Ayurveda
wellness hacks, lifestyle tips, and healthy habits
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Spiritual Mamas
Ok, I know I’m not the only one who waits last minute to gift shop…right? Well, if you’re like me and you’re always stuck looking for that perfect, thoughtful gift last minute – don’t worry! Here are some fun, intentional gifts for your spiritual mamas on mothers day. Smudging Kit This is gift is a necessity for any spiritual practitioner, and it’s always in need. I don’t know about you guys, but I personally love a good gift of sage and palo santo. Burning sage and palo santo helps clear and protect the energy in the room. They are great to have handy when you’re in a funk, or feeling bothered by old,…
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Yoga Journal Magazine, and the #yogawarrior Contest
What it would mean to win the Yoga Journal magazine’s #yogawarrior contest You guys, the opportunity of a lifetime has come for me and I could not be more excited about what I’m going to share…I have been selected to win a two page feature in Yoga Journal magazine, along with $10,000 prize money – yep, it’s truly a life changing opportunity! If you’re new here, let me introduce myself I am Sarah, a 26 year old yoga instructor living on the island of O’ahu Hawai’i. I have been teaching yoga for nearly 7 years! This blog was created as a way to share the practice of yoga with those who don’t have…
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Three Ayurvedic Habits To Include In Your Daily Routine
Ayurveda is considered the sister science of yoga. It is a holistic, medicinal practice focused on the prevention of disease. Through application of the Ayurvedic practice, it is believed that you can find a state of balance both physically and energetically. By incorporating both Ayurveda and yoga into your life, you can aid your body in maintaining its natural state of health and wellbeing. I first came across Ayurveda through my teacher training program, and I’ve been researching and implementing Ayurveda into my life ever since! While the study of Ayurveda can be confusing at first, there are many aspects of the practice that are simple and effective. Here are three, easy to…
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Why I ditched tampons and switched to a menstrual cup
This post contains affiliate links read disclaimer for more details Ladies, let’s talk about periods. I know it’s not the most exciting conversation, but let’s be honest – it needs to happen. Feminine hygiene products are changing and for a good reason. Most of the well-known pad and tampon brands you see on the market these days are LOADED with carcinogens and chemicals that can affect your reproductive health. Not to mention the monthly cost of keeping up with your cycle, and the environmental cost of production and waste disposal. But I’m not here to dive into those details, mainly because you’ve probably already done your research. Most women I talk to these…
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Looking For A Way To Change Up Your Morning Cup Of Coffee – Try Coconut Oil
This post contains affiliate links, read disclaimer for more info. Having a good cup of coffee is one of my favorite morning rituals. Recently, however, we ran out of creamer and milk. Since we’re quarantined I didn’t want to take a quick trip to the store, and I don’t mind black coffee. still, I was sure I could find something in the fridge to spruce it up. Sifting through the shelves I came across a jar of organic coconut oil. I knew coconut oil was used to create bulletproof coffee – a Keto favorite. Still, I didn’t have all the ingredients for a traditional bulletproof cup. So I googled “is coconut oil good…
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The Science Of Oil Pulling: An Ayurvedic Remedy
This post contains affiliate links read disclaimer for more details Oil pulling is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy used to promote healthy teeth and gums. Much like mouth wash, you swish the oil in your mouth and pull the oil through your teeth, hence, oil pulling. However, instead of swishing for thirty seconds like mouth wash, oil pulling takes anywhere from ten to twenty minutes for the best results. So what does swishing oil around for twenty minutes actually do? This was my exact thought when I heard of oil pulling. The process doesn’t sound particularly appealing. You can use either sesame oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil to do this process. I personally,…
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My First Kitchari Cleanse
This post contains affiliate links for more info red disclaimer I first heard about Kitchari through Jordan’s blog The Balanced Blonde. While I’ve been interested In Ayurveda since taking my teacher training, I didn’t know much about the practice beyond my own personal body type. When I finally saw an Ayurvedic practitioner, she taught me the ropes of managing my personal bodies balance. She also recommended a Kitchari cleanse to pacify my body type or dosha. She told me what Kitchairi is, how to make it, and what a Kitchari cleanse does for our bodies. What Is Kitchari? Kitchari is a traditional Indian dish made from split mung beans, basmati rice and an…
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Energy Healing: Reiki 101
This post contains affiliate links read disclaimer for more info You guys…I am so excited to share that I am officially a level one certified Reiki practitioner!!! Reiki is something I have been fascinated with for a very long time. I’ve had many friends, mentors, and fellow yoga teachers recommend I learn the art of Reiki. While it interested me, I never really looked much into it. I bought a book about Reiki a few years ago, and if I’m being 100% honest with you, I didn’t even open it up until a few weeks ago. However, I finally came across a Reiki level one training near me and decided to just go…
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Why You Should See an Ayurvedic Practitioner
This post contains affiliate links. Read the Disclaimer for more details. Ayurveda is a holistic medicine that seeks towards balancing the body through proper diet and routine. While Ayurveda can treat and cure certain ailments, the intention of Ayurveda is to maintain balance in our body and avoid sickness in the first place. If you’re interested in learning more, check out my post about the Ayurvedic doshas. As a yoga teacher and practitioner, I’ve always been interested in the practice of Ayurveda. So much so in fact, that I hope to attend the school of Ayurveda in California so I can become a legitimate practitioner. In the meantime, I’ve been doing my best to…
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Chakra Two The Sacral Chakra: Svadhisthana
Last week I talked all about the root chakra, what a balanced root chakra feels like and how to find balance if your energy is off base. This week I wanted to keep the theme going and move into the second chakra sometimes referred to as the sacral chakra. If you haven’t read my first post about chakra one then I recommend you read that post before continuing. In order to effectively tap into the second chakras energy, we need to have an opened, balanced first chakra. Chakra Basics The sacral chakra, called svadhisthana in sanskrit, means “the dwelling place.” Some refer to it as, “the seat of the self.” Due to its…
