“And the Lord said, ‘Let there be light, and there was light,” (the Bible). Since the beginning of time, light has been present in our lives. The sun, the original source of a rainbow of light rays, impacts a number of biorhythms of the body. Sunlight on the skin helps in the formation of the… Continue Reading
Try a shirodhara. A what you say?! A shirodhara…an Ayurvedic body treatment that treats everything above the neck. The process is simple. We stream warm, medicated oil on the center of your forehead, over what yogis refer to as the third eye. And the results are amazing. This healing treatment helps people with busy, active… Continue Reading
If you follow my posts, you know what an advocate I am for warm and room temperature water. This is because cold water (or God forbid, ice water) plays havoc with your body’s ability to properly metabolize the water that you drink. Warm water (or room temperature water in the hot summer) relaxes the body’s… Continue Reading
In this workshop, Naader Shagagi will introduce yoga wheel* exercises that calm the central nervous system and nerve wires. The exercises will unlock your hips, mid-back and shoulders so you can develop strength in your glutes and flexibility in your back. Learn how this helpful prop gently removes tension and deepens your yoga practice. Cost:… Continue Reading
Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant found in the tropical forests of India and Asia. Its leaves have been used as a natural Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes and arthritis since the sixth century B.C., and it has earned significant recent interest as a multi-supportive therapy for weight management. Today, gymnema is used for diabetes,… Continue Reading