Not quite summer, not yet fall…there’s an official FIFTH season that has much to teach and offer! Learn to appreciate this short and sweet season nestled between summer and fall, and embrace it’s wisdom that encourages us to surrender, let go, and have faith.
The Balsamic Moon brings us face to face with the idea that we must let go of the old in order to make space for the new. It reminds us that new beginnings are fresh and exciting – but they also require a dying (metaphorically perhaps), a closing, a letting go of something that no longer serves us.
Recently a friend asked me for the one singular thing I recommend for making a difference in our health and happiness. I’ll give you that, plus four more tips that make up the basis of my simplest self-care! It’s summertime, so let’s keep our self-care super simple – even fun!
Tulsi is an excellent herbal adaptogen, respected for its ability to help reduce stress and support the immune system. It also happens to be one of my favorites for making iced tea! Franklin joins us for these simple step-by-step photo instructions. Check it out and then get sipping!
Before we begin the process of sending out our wishes, dreams, and intentions to the universe, it is vital to first center ourselves in gratitude. Learn the physical, mental, emotional & spiritual benefits of gratitude – then cultivate the feeling of gratitude in your body/mind/soul with a simple yin yoga practice for today and everyday.
While the Full Moon gets all the attention, the New Moon is actually a very powerful time for setting intentions. Includes a simple 6-Step Practice for getting clear on what’s most important to you right now so you can start to manifest those wishes, dreams and intentions!
Slow down and appreciate what’s really in your cup! Discover the awesome nutritional and stress-reducing benefits of tea, and learn how tea can be a detox for body, mind, and soul with Chinese Gongfu Tea Ceremony. Then find out where to attend an actual tea ceremony in person!
Explore the ever deeper and subtler layers of spring on a journey through six senses. End with three guided questions for contemplation or journaling to gather the wisdom you’ve gained in winter, and to prepare for the new beginnings of spring. This is the perfect time to plant your seeds of intention!
We all know perfection doesn’t exist…or does it? Learn to decipher between the perfection that drives up our stress levels and the magical (and very real!) perfection that promotes a sense of peace. Includes a Daily Mantra Practice!
