In the womb of the night we reset, recover and repair. Unfortunately, electric lights, technology and piped entertainment keep us from going gently into that dark night, from listening to its rich silence, and enjoying its deep stillness. We pay for … Continue reading Continue reading
Category Archives: Tonics & Teas
Shatavari Rose Petal Lassi
With rose and Shatavari, this is a drink for the Devis – a tonic of feminine power, beauty and grace. Continue reading
3 Cool Drinks for Summer + My New Online Ayurveda Course
A Smooth Skin Smoothie, Peaches & Cream Lassi and a Watermelon Mint Ice with recipes and benefits for summer. Continue reading
Lighten Up Tea
When you’re ready to defrost from Winter, try this recipe to get the circulation flowing. Continue reading
8 Most Loved Recipes For A Healthy New Year
From soup to a sleep tonic, these are the favorites. Continue reading
Spice the Season: Spice Your Dosha
When it’s time for chili and when it’s time to chill. Continue reading
Three {Rosy} Ways to Love
The Ayurveda of Love: With Three Rosy Recipes: Rose Petal Truffles, Jamaican Rose Elixir, and a Rose Petal Bath Soak + Scrub Continue reading
2 Winter Tonics + 10 Tips for a #Ten Year
2.0.1.7. Add the numbers and you get 10. With that as its promise, this year is out of the gates with gusto. We have big dreams, big ideas, big projects and big missions this year, which means we need to re-dedicate ourselves to self-care. Continue reading
4 for Fall: Avoid Autumn Burnout
In the northern hemisphere, where it is Autumn, it is the season when Vata dominates. (If you are in the southern hemisphere, enjoying the warming of spring, look for the tag Kapha here on my site to learn more about Spring’s seasonal tendencies … Continue reading Continue reading
How to Make Ayurvedic Buttermilk
Fresh, home-made buttermilk is not only tasty, it is Ayurveda’s number one secret tool to high-powered digestive strength. Continue reading
Citrus + Sunlight: Daily Wellness
Everyday health starts with this sunny, simple wellness tonic. Continue reading
The Summer Six: Cool Foods for a Cool Summer
Six foods I lean into during the summer: good any time, any day in summer, and any time, any season for summer people. Continue reading
Joani’s Ferments 2: Beet Kvass
“Ferments have healthy digestive enzymes, loads of dietary fiber and a terrific profile of probiotics to really amp your belly’s fire power.” Learn how to make your own. Continue reading
Coconut Rose Ojas Mousse
With coconut cream, rose, saffron, nutmeg and lime, this is a nectar, a love potion, I call Bliss. Continue reading
Golden Milk: Sunshine in a Mug
A traditional medicinal from the Ayurvedic kitchen. Continue reading
Spices: 5 Favorites for Fall
Did you know that spices can have up to 50 times more antioxidants than your favorite fruit, making them powerhouses when it comes to anti-aging? Here are my five favorites for Fall… Continue reading
Summer Cleanse + Smoothies
4 beautiful, colorful, vibrant, nature-loves-you Smoothie recipes on one sheet to keep you Summer fresh ~ Continue reading
Ginger Brew
A sparkling brew to uplift your spirits: so pretty and so fizzy, it just might make you dance. Continue reading