Ayurveda & Yoga

“Even though I know you’re going to make me give up chocolate and ice cream, I’m very excited about learning more about Ayurveda principles!” I recently found these words in my inbox.  More than just giving me a good giggle, they brought me back to the first treasure Ayurveda has given me:The key to teaching […]

Daisies and I surely are happy to be basking in a cool breeze, and moonlight while at Charlotte Beach after some hot and muggy days. Summer announced itself with a big splash this past week here in Rochester. This drastic weather change offers the perfect opportunity to put on our ‘Ayurveda shades’ and ask:  What

Discouraged? Presence will awaken your creativity, and this in turn will restore your courage Keeping my antennas up for new ways to make my mini contribution to a healthier and happier world, and inspired by my Papi having just overcome a heart attack, the idea of a ‘Breaththon’ once came to heart. Considering the 26.219

Reenergize your body and renew your clarity According to Ayurveda, from appetite to elimination, cultivating optimal digestion is your first defense against disease. Do you tend towards lethargy and sluggishness, especially in the early Spring? Is there a heaviness in the stomach? Is your appetite slow, yet you tend to overeat? Is your thirst sparse?

Honor your desires, but be selective, please The ‘romance bug’ bit me early. Blame it on the fact that I grew up in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, where Bossa Nova ruled the scene. Well, only partially because, while I found myself jamming to Joao Gilberto, Chico Buarque, Elis Regina, and the like, my

Let this season be the launch pad to a more harmonious year. Here is a simple reality that launched me into a lifestyle that no longer justified feeling burned out or wiped out but instead one that prioritizes harmony.  Before I can pull more out of myself, I must learn to fill up!  Although it

Your senses, intellect, and relationship to time are each intrinsically linked to your well-being. Discerning ‘what is what’ when it comes to the choices that grant access to a sense of ease vs. those that lead towards dis-ease (lack of ease) is no big mystery when all is well. Yet, when all is not well,

From distraction to action, and even a bit of stillness — a path inspired by ancient wisdom Imagine the excitement of being a child on that long-awaited day when you’re gifted the toy you’ve been waiting for FOREVER! Yet your beyond-measure excitement quickly turns into irritation as a seemingly impenetrable plastic wrapping separates you from your gift. My presents to

While sitting at the dentist’s chair this morning, an “Autumn Fairy” brought to my attention the cozy comforts of the season ahead: soft sweaters, apple ciders, and some other things that didn’t really appeal to me, but did make me think of our exquisitely colorful nature display, warm baths, delicious Ayurvedic soups and stews …..