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Ayurveda & Seasonal Eating
I recently wrote an article on my yoga website regarding the Ayurvedic principles of eating in balance with the seasons. In accordance with Ayurveda, eating seasonal produce, including fruits and vegetables, can have positive impacts on your body, including your skin. The theory is that the fresher the produce, the easier it is on your body to […]
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Yoga for Glowing Skin (Viparita Karani)
Legs Up the Wall pose or Viparita Karani (pronounced ‘vip-par-ee-tahcar-AHN-ee’) is one of my favorite yoga poses to practice to maintain clear, glowing skin. Some Hindu scripts say that Viparita Karani reduces wrinkles and delays the aging process. There definitely was some wisdom in this guidance. Viparita Karani is a mild inversion that reverses the flow of blood, […]
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Seaweed for the Skin
Exploring the tidepools has always been a favorite activity since I was little. The best is exploring the tidepools with my nieces and nephews. I really cherish those opportunities. In the tidepools on the west coast, there is typically a bunch of kelp that gathers. I was chatting with one of my nephews recently about […]
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A Creative Space
Having a little creative space of your own is really important for everyone to incorporate into their lives in some way, shape or form. I have a few creative spaces, one being my studio where I make my products, but I have another little spot where I have tended to gather some herbs and flowers, mortars […]
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Yoga Inversions & Their Benefits
For those who know me well, know how important yoga is to my life. By practicing yoga for so many years, I have truly gained a greater appreciation for my body and how practicing asanas, such as inversions, can improve my overall well-being. Not discussed as often, is how inversions can improve your skin complexion. […]
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Ayurvedic Gatorade
Since I’ve been studying more on Ayurveda, I came across a recipe for an Ayurvedic hydrating drink in a book called “The New Ayurvedic Kitchen-What to Eat for How You Feel” by Divya Alter. This drink recipe stuck out to me as it’s often referred to as “Ayurvedic Gatorade”. As it’s so important to keep hydrated for […]
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Hydrosols (Botanical Waters): What They Are & Why I Create Them
My love for hydrosols first began many years back when I was introduced to rose water and orange blossom water. Hydrosols are not perfumes, but they really are the ancestors of what are perfumes today. Hydrosols are botanical waters, often called floral waters, and they are created from steam distilling different flowers and/or herbs. The hydrosol is the […]
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