Ayurveda
Yoga in the Kitchen
I woke up Monday morning feeling heavy. Not tired heavy. Full heavy. Like that feeling after a big turkey dinner where your eyes were bigger than your stomach and yet…
Read MoreWhy You Feel Stuck (And What You Can Do About It)
There’s a particular kind of stuck that shows up in the spring. It’s not the dramatic, rock-bottom kind of stuck. It’s quieter than that. It looks like the workout you’ve…
Read MoreThirty Years In, and I’m Just Getting Started
I’ve been moving people in their bodies since I was twelve years old. Dance first. Then fitness. Then yoga found me, and eventually Ayurveda found me through Yoga, and somewhere…
Read MoreAn Introduction to the Doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha
We all hold all three doshas within us, but usually one or two are more dominant. And just like the seasons change, our inner doshas shift with time (days and seasons), age, lifestyle, and environment.
Read MoreLife’s Balancing Act
Life is a balancing act, isn’t it? Between work, family, self-care, and the constant swirl of daily demands, it’s easy to feel like you’re always leaning too far in one direction. Ayurveda reminds us that this balancing act isn’t about perfection — it’s about noticing when we tip too far and finding our way back to center.
Read MoreMealtime Matters
Think of your digestion like a campfire. It needs steady fuel at the right intervals to burn bright and efficient. When you eat at consistent times, your body knows when to turn on the digestive fire (agni) and how much fuel to expect. That means fewer energy crashes, less bloating, and better overall digestion.
Read MoreSharp Edges & Soft Reminders
This is one of the reasons I love combining Yoga and Ayurveda — because together, they offer such a full-spectrum way of healing.
Read MoreWhat Are You Craving?
Cravings aren’t bad. They’re simply signals. In fact, the desire to feel good, to connect, to feel full (in any way) is incredibly natural. The challenge comes when we reach for something that doesn’t truly nourish us.
Read MoreWhat I’m Learning Through Listening, Loving, and the Practice of Letting Go
Lately, I’ve been feeling like two different versions of myself are taking turns behind the wheel of my life. There’s the Michelle who is fearless—driven, focused, determined to follow through…
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