There’s something about November and December that wakes up the part of our brain that holds onto childhood.

Most of us have been conditioned to believe that rest is something we earn only after everything is done.

The next time you roll out your mat, think of your practice as more than stretching or exercise—it’s a form of self-care that literally helps your body cleanse and renew itself.

Gratitude doesn’t have to be seasonal. In yoga, gratitude is a mindset we can return to again and again.

The holidays are coming—twinkling lights, cozy sweaters, warm mugs of hot chocolate, and that special buzz in the air that makes everything feel just a little bit more magical.

When I find myself in one of these uninspired phases, I like to remember the wisdom of the second chakra — Svadhisthana.

This time of year, gratitude seems to shimmer in the air. Everywhere you look, there are reminders to be thankful —

Now, I’ll be honest—there are days I feel anything but holy. There are days when I’m angry, bitchy, impatient, and, frankly, not the nicest person to be around.

So this October, let’s honor the meaning behind the pink ribbons — not with fear or consumerism, but with reverence.

The winds are shifting, and if you’ve stepped outside lately, you can feel it. The days are breezier, the air cooler, and your hands a little drier.

Autumn is beautiful, but it can be a little rough on our minds and bodies if we don’t balance its breezy, scattered qualities. Ayurveda gives us the tools to stay warm, nourished, and steady so we can truly enjoy the season.

“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” — B.K.S. Iyengar

I’ve always loved a good, traditional Sun Salutation, but I also adore those funky, creative variations that teachers weave in—flows that stretch and strengthen, balance and ground.

Every once in a while, life hands us a conversation that lingers long after it’s over—one that makes us stop, reflect, and see the world through a different lens.

Not just in food, but in how we live, how we move, how we speak to ourselves, and how we see the world around us. Sweetness is a balm. It restores us, softens us, and reminds us of the beauty that’s always present.

Some days, it’ll feel magical. Other days, it might feel hard, or even frustrating. But each time you show up, you’re creating a space to connect. To listen. To remember who you are beneath the noise.

Have you ever noticed how life has a rhythm all its own? Just when we feel like we’ve settled into a groove, something shifts.

When we take time to slow down—whether it’s once a week or once a day—we allow the wisdom of the body to surface. We get quiet enough to hear what’s underneath the noise. We learn to trust the pauses.

Ayurveda looks at each person as a whole being — mind, body, and spirit — and sees health as a balance of these parts, in harmony with nature.