Although it's technically still summer, we are entering the fall season. Our bodies have already been changing. There are some important things to know, in order to ease the transition. In fact, we are right in the midst of the shift. Ayurveda reminds us to take extra care during this time where summer ends and fall begins. This transition time is called Ritu Sandhi (RIH-too SUN-dee). This means, the gap between the seasons. It’s the place where the 2 seasons meet. Ritu

Hi Everyone, You have all heard me talk about what Ayurveda considers the 2 most important criteria for maintaining health and vitality. They are: AGNI (UHG-nee) - a balanced digestive fire. OJAS (OH-jas) - our "Vigor," "Strength." or "Vitality". We need a balanced Agni to maintain Ojas. It corresponds to the modern concept of immune system resilience. The key word here is resilience because it also applies to mental and emotional resilience. When Ojas is present we experie

A While back, I wrote a Blog Post titled Sex & Intimacy. It broke down the many types of Intimacy and the confusion between Intimacy and Sex. Let's go deeper into the topic of Intimacy and talk about Communication as a PRIMARY form of Intimacy. When we hear the word intimacy, many people think of physical closeness or romantic relationships, but intimacy is much broader. Intimacy refers to the deep emotional closeness and connectedness between two people, whether it be roman

Welcome to another LLWS deep dive! Let's dissect and uncover the difference between DISCOVER AND RECOVER. For starters, everything we talk about at LLWS is related to discovery in one way or another. Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra are all deeply connected to discovery, and specifically self-discovery. What is Discovery? Discovery is KNOWING. It is the physical and mental practice that helps us peel back layers of beliefs, limiting beliefs, habits, and stress responses. The r

You might be wondering why this topic is significant. At LLWS, everything that we do helps us learn and understand ourselves better. So, let's take a dive into how the concept of Introvert vs. Extrovert can help us learn and grow in ways we may not have thought about. To start, let's answer these short questions. This will help determine if you are more introverted or more extroverted. Answer each question with Yes or No. 1. Do large crowds, loud places, or talking to

I was inspired to write about Inspiration. Why? Inspiration is the ZEST that makes us come alive. A few years ago I wrote and taught a virtual program titled: 14 Lessons on How To Live An Inspired Life. I've converted that program into a Self-Paced program, with an option for live interaction with me.....for added ZEST & INSPIRATION! 💟 Inspiration gave me the idea to write this. I put it onto action! This is a gift! A divine message and program to share with others! But pu

BECAUSE OUR BRAINS ARE TIRED! So, this is a continuation of my previous posts titled, Normalized Burnout, Permission to Rest and Conscious Connection. The conscious connection in this context is our NERVOUS SYSTEM. We have already talked about the Nervous System and the Brain being a continuous Tag Team. It's important to understand more about the brain and how to take care of this overused organ. There may be some overlap between these posts, but I have always found repet

Many people here the word Movement and the roll their eyes. Another plug for exercise…Another fancy way of saying, “Get Off the Couch.” "Use it or Lose it." Here me out….we aren’t talking about hitting goals on your fitness watch, we aren’t counting steps, we aren’t logging or tracking numbers on a performance chart. While yes, on the outside it looks like movement, and it sure is, our focus is on our INTENTION, and that is a GAME CHANGER? WHY? Well, we are shifting the conc

Let's dip our toes into the medicinal properties of herbs and spices in our kitchen pantries. Here's another endless topic. There's so many herbs and spices to write about and wonderful combinations that we can put together. As always, we have to start somewhere. Here's a basic list of herbs and spices that are commonly used in Ayurveda. There's way more than this, but let's "digest" these first. This is simply a short summary of the benefits of each spice. Let's experim

I'm sharing some simple teas that help detox your digestive system and reduce inflammation. These are all teas that I have made and used myself over the years. They are all simple and super effective. The best part is, you can't screw these up. Be playful with the amounts and tweak them to your liking. Ginger and Cinnamon Elixir I like to make this in batches so I can sip on it throughout the day. Sip this continuously for at least a week. It helps regulate digestion, a

Detox is such a big topic and there's so many ways we can do this. A detox can be a simple as not drinking coffee for a week, or as intense as just having liquids. Ayurveda supports seasonal detoxing, to help the body alleviate ama (Toxins). Many have asked about detox questions over the years and I've written about this topic is several other Blog posts. As, I was putting together a personalized detox protocol for a client, I thought, this would be fun to do as a group. I

Welcome to another fun comparison between East and West. This is a fun comparison between Eastern Philosophy concepts and Modern science concepts. Let’s take the western word metacognition. What does this word mean? The word metacognition means thinking about how you think. It is the ability to observe how you act, react, and problem solve. It also includes self-monitoring and self-evaluation skills. Some examples are, asking yourself, “How did I handle that?” “How am I

Welcome to a playful journey of self-reflection. Bringing MINDFULNESS to life is MAGICAL! How do we bring mindfulness to life? Well, one way is through the creative play of: MANTRA, MANDALA, MOVEMENT and MEDITATION. Humans need to play! Humans need to be creative! Creating is Life affirming! I have created a guided program integrating these concepts. This dynamic workshop is designed to ground, nourish, and fill your cup. During our time together we will learn the how th

I've been asked this question many times, and I thought I would be helpful for us to understand why people do these things. Pilgrimages have been around for thousands of years, in all shapes and sizes, all over the world, and with all varied meanings and intentions. Generally, a Pilgrimage is a journey to a holy site. What is the purpose of a Pilgrimage? There's many reasons why people have embarked on Pilgrimages, and they serve many different purposes. The biggest reaso

As I reflect on my 20 years of doing this work, so many things come to mind. I have learned from each and every client, patient, and colleague. I am grateful for every person that has allowed me to work with them. It is truly a blessing to do this. What deeply stays with me is this... You can't lead people down a path, you haven't traveled down yourself. I watch this world of teachers and facilitators continue to expand and I believe integrity will lead the way, because trut

My opening line to this post is a memory of my Aunt saying. REST.... when I die I Rest. Why do we meet REST with such RESISTANCE? It's really a very interesting thing to think about. I've been observing how people react to the concept of rest for at least a decade. I never formulated any concrete thought about it. I was just observing, watching, listening and feeling into this fascinating phenomenon. For years, I observed people in savasana (rest pose at the end of a yoga c

What does this mean? This could be interpreted in a thousand different ways. I'd love to share how the Conscious Connection concept came about in LLWS. I'm going to take you on a journey with me, so come aboard on a playful ride of connecting the dots. Together, we are building a Conscious Connection Community. First lets begin with understanding what the words Conscious and Consciousness even mean. The word Conscious is an adjective used to describe a state. Consciousness

As always, I delicately present these topics as an opportunity to share perspective. When we open ourselves to this, possibilities become endless. A small shift in perspective can be the catalyst to big personal and professional shifts. Let’s roll our sleeves up and get into this tender topic. How does our modern-day culture define things like : HEALTH, SUCCESS, and HAPPINESS? The foundation of our modern culture is deeply imbedded in the language of performance. The more

For almost two decades, I’ve been in various roles in the Health and Wellness arena. I’ve worked in Western Healthcare systems. I’ve also worked in Eastern Healthcare systems. HERE'S WHAT I HAVE OBSERVED: 🔭 Every medical system was founded on the same good intention, to ease human pain and suffering. Modern medicine has given the world extraordinary support. It has offered emergency care, antibiotics, life-saving surgeries, and alleviation of acute symptoms. There is no doub

Maybe we should call it our “UNHEALTH” CARE SYSTEM. Did I just say that????? Let’s get into this sticky topic. It’s been painful for me to watch and listen to so many people trying to navigate through our healthcare system and coming up empty handed. It’s sad to see people actually trying to get help and getting tossed and turned in so many different directions, with no clarity or support, and left extremely frustrated. The complaints about navigating through portals, the