Hello everyone! Thank you so much for taking an interest in my blog, my recipes, my book reviews and my life. I am so excited to be able to share content with an audience that gets excited about living vibrantly. How was winter? Honestly, it was a bit of a blur. It was dark, IContinue reading “Spring Newsletter 2025”
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Garlic, Tomato and Microgreens Salad Recipe
I’m totally hooked on this salad Perhaps you saw my previous post about microgreens/sprouts? They’re super easy to grow at home and a great way to welcome spring. I find it such a mood boost to see my little baby start to grow. In as few as 3 days you can begin to harvest andContinue reading “Garlic, Tomato and Microgreens Salad Recipe”
Is there a springtime struggle for you?
What is Kapha Season? In Ayurveda, Kapha season runs from late winter into spring. Think heavy, damp, and cool—just like melting snow. You might notice feeling sluggish, heavy, or stuck this time of year. The antidote? Movement, warmth, and lightness! Get outside, get moving, and spice things up (literally). I’ll be sharing a series ofContinue reading “Is there a springtime struggle for you?”
Lucky Green Smoothie
If you’re like me, you love to celebrate any holiday, but you also want to keep it healthy. I’m going to skip the green beer and head straight for a green smoothie. (Or maybe you’re doing green beer first and sipping this smoothie for breakfast the next day.) This isn’t just any green smoothie. It’sContinue reading “Lucky Green Smoothie”
Working with the Chakras in a Yoga Class
How to Work with the Chakras in a Yoga Class 10 Practical Ways to Weave Subtle Energy into Your Teaching Yoga is more than just movement; it’s an exploration of energy, awareness, and connection. One powerful framework for understanding this energetic dimension is the chakra system. In yogic tradition, the chakras are often described asContinue reading “Working with the Chakras in a Yoga Class”
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Tips for the Kapha season: Nourish New Life
If I am to be completely honest, we are now in my least favourite season, which I like to call “Still Winter.” In terms of Ayurveda, we are transitioning from the vata season to the kapha season. In its more extreme form, vata weather is freezing cold, dry and windy. Picture blowing snow and you’veContinue reading “Tips for the Kapha season: Nourish New Life”
Transitioning from Winter to Spring: Vata to Kapha
As winter’s cold, dry, and airy qualities (Vata) give way to the damp, heavy, and cool qualities of early spring (Kapha), our bodies and minds naturally seek balance. If we don’t make adjustments, we may experience sluggishness, congestion, or a lack of motivation as Kapha accumulates. To ease this seasonal shift, here are ten effectiveContinue reading “Transitioning from Winter to Spring: Vata to Kapha”
Green Goddess Soup Recipe
A warming yet invigorating soup to transition from Vata to Kapha season As winter drags on, we can feel depleted and dragged down. This is due to many factors, including a lack of fresh foods at this time of year and eating comfort foods to boost our mood and warm up. Yes, a bowl ofContinue reading “Green Goddess Soup Recipe”
Breaking the Aging Code by Becca Levy: Is Aging Well Mind Over Matter?
Book Review: Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy Aging is inevitable, but what if the way we think about it could change how we experience it? In Breaking the Age Code, Becca Levy, a Yale researcher, dives into the science behind age beliefs and how they impact our health, longevity, and overall well-being. Levy’sContinue reading “Breaking the Aging Code by Becca Levy: Is Aging Well Mind Over Matter?”
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