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November Gratitude Altar

I know, it’s cliché, but, yes, November is the month of gratitude. It’s so hard in these times when we feel disconnected (especially during a holiday) from human contact, friends, and family, loved ones. We are spending more time indoors, possibly isolating, because of the current health climate. Of course, this affects our mental health.Continue reading “November Gratitude Altar”

Grounding in the Season of Vata

In the ancient Ayurvedic doctrine we each are born with a certain mixture of Pitta (fire), Vata (air), or Kapha (water) qualities. These three qualities are known as doshas. Balance or imbalance in these qualities can come from birth, being genetically and biologically predisposed to a certain element or combination of elements. Or, it canContinue reading “Grounding in the Season of Vata”