The Vagus Nerve, Stress, and Breathing

The Vagus Nerve, Stress, and Breathing

            Feeling like your body’s stress response is firing at high speeds these days? You may need to spend time engaging your vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is directly connected to the stress response and plays a major role into how we face stress, reduce...
Cosmetics and Toxic Ingredients

Cosmetics and Toxic Ingredients

            An Ayurvedic saying is, “If you cannot eat it, you don’t want to put it on your skin.” This old saying rings true when looking at the modern threats the cosmetic industry poses to both men and women’s health.             In Ayurveda food is your medicine!...
Daily Routine In Winter

Daily Routine In Winter

“Each morning, we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” – Anonymous.             Do you ever feel like you’re running around all day and don’t have time for yourself? Or is it hard to get out of bed? A daily routine is very important in Ayurveda to...
Welcoming Winter!

Welcoming Winter!

            As we celebrate the 2021 Winter Solstice, we also welcome the first day of winter! Tis the season for citrus, soups, blankets, and all things that keep you warm. Reflection is another common theme for this part of the year. The long, extended nights...
Transitioning to Winter

Transitioning to Winter

            During winter, the cold and the wind begins to dry out the land. This is often reflected in our bodies, throats, and sinuses. This can lead to colds and flus as excess mucus is produced by the body to defend dryness, To combat the drying effects of winter...
Breath-Work to Reduce Stress

Breath-Work to Reduce Stress

            Breath is our main source of prana, or life force, and is one of the most basic human functions as well as one of the most profound!  It is also one of our greatest tools and the key to our nervous system. When you inhale, the diaphragm- a dome-shaped...