by: valerie cody
An interest in yoga rarely goes very far without encountering the Ayurvedic teachings. My last blog post covered the necessity of dry brushing, an ancient technique rooted in Ayurveda. Today, I want to discuss the magic that happens when we drink water from a copper vessel - another practice found in these ancient teachings. Here…
Spring is here and today I wanted to bring you a quick and simple guide to body brushing. Who wants to shed that winter skin?! Spring is THE perfect time to start a self-care practice like body brushing, and this blog post will explain why. Using a stiff-bristled, natural fiber brush to gently stimulate the…
I've recently become aware of a balancing act in the human experience: Creation VS. Consumption. As humans, we have some innate draws: We want to know the latest 'news' and we also want to feel like we are contributing to societal needs in some way. The contribution need not be altruistic, but we crave the…
Today I wanted to share a few of my best tips for getting the most out of your showering experience. Dry Brushing: This actually takes place PRIOR to showering. Dry-brushing is a fantastic way to stimulate lymphatic drainage. Use a brush like this one. On dry skin, use steady and solid pressure, always brushing towards…
March is here! It's time to shake off winter for good. Although, for some reason Greensboro has snow in the forecast for this weekend; it was in the 70's last week. I give up! Snow, sun or a combination of both - hopefully my curated list of current favorites below will brighten your day. Brace…
Today I bring you another gluten free, dairy free, vegan recipe. Follow the instructions below to enjoy all of the creamy, flavorful heartiness of the traditional recipe without the harmful effects of dairy! For this recipe you will need: {Fits a 26 cm dish} Ingredients: 3/4 cup of vegan mayo {I used Just Mayo from…
Hi friends, today I wanted to share a fun, delicious, simple, NO-BAKE recipe with you all. This recipe is filled with tasty and health-promoting goodies. These little balls are gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. Let's get started! For this recipe you will need: {Makes 15-20} Ingredients for Balls: 1/2 cup of almond flour 1/2…
