by Samantha on December 14, 2012
Astrologly Notes We are jumping into this New Moon cycle with the Moon’s fiery birth in Sagittarius, and Uranus, the planet of all things un-expected, shape-shifting, and sudden- finally going direct, after its six months of backward motion. You might see great ideas opening up, especially if you put something on the back-burner in July. It’s a [...]
by Samantha on January 6, 2011
We know that to change harmful mental conditions we must cultivate the opposite. Ayurvedically, consciousness is grown in the petri dish of the food, impressions and associations around us, as well as our behavior. These daily imprints dye the consciousness until we think we are that color. Being able to begin choosing the opposite of [...]
by Samantha on December 15, 2010
One of the most profound gifts of Yoga is that it brings the layered connections within and without the body into consciousness. The obvious one is the physical to emotional and psychological. There is also the channel system of mind and prana/ energy. Yoga, Ayurveda, and ancient metaphysicians, consider the body a system of interrelated [...]
by Samantha on December 6, 2010
Ayurvedic Notes: Massage is good for every imbalance and a wonderful centering tool. It tells the body that it is cared for. There are massage oils ehlpful for each Dosha If you know you are Pitta Dosha (tend to be fiery, sharp, type A, ambitious,) use sunflower or sandalwood oils because they have cooling properties. If you are [...]
by Samantha on November 1, 2010
Moving into colder territory creates more kapha imbalances. Remember that Kapha Dosha (imbalance) needs greater stimulation, more fire in the belly to prod lethargic tendencies. Do a practice that energizes, warms, and releases toxins. Goddess pose is a great place to start, and Shakti Dance is a wonderful place to end.