Kitchari is not only the ultimate Indian comfort food, unlike most American comfort food, it's healthy nourishment for the body, mind, and soul. Kitchari has been used in Ayurveda (a sister science of yoga and one of the oldest healing sciences in the world) for...
Can a breakfast bowl be an aphrodisiac? This one can 😉❤️ Although you'll probably hear amaranth referred to as a grain, it's not a cereal grain like oats, wheat or rice. It is a seed like quinoa, but because it's prepared like other grains, it's...
The process of wisdom and spiritual growth is nonlinear. The path is winding and we often take 2 steps forward and one step back. Sometimes it feels like we fall back to the beginning and have to start over. This can feel frustrating, but it helps...
As reported by the Mayo Clinic several studies suggest that adding more nuts to your diet can improve heart health by lowering cholesterol, reducing chronic inflammation, and improving the health of the lining of your arteries. Several other studies suggest eating more nuts can reduce...
The British-American philosopher Alan Watts often talked about a great "hoax" that most of us fall victim to. We often feel like we are in a space of change and transition in our lives. And we want to believe that someday, we will "arrive". We are sold...
The first time I ever heard of chia seeds I was reading the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall about a tribe of Native Americans in Mexico's Copper Canyons called the Tarahumara. All the people in this tribe, young and old, can run for...
"You can only lose what you cling to" - Buddha Yogic wisdom tells us that our true Self - who we are beyond this body & mind - is whole and complete. This means that there is no part of your true Self that needs to...
Hi Everyone 🤗 I’m David and I’m a yoga teacher in Austin Texas. As a student of yoga for the past 15 years, I've witnessed this amazing practice completely transform the experience of my life. I feel more physically vibrant and alive than I ever have,...
Finding whole food vegan options for breakfast that feel satisfying, comforting, and provide sustaining energy sometimes feels like a challenge. My stomach has never done well with grains like oatmeal, and while a fruit smoothie is wonderful, sometimes I just need something warm and grounding....
Welcome to the first episode of 5 Minute Philosophy Break! In these short blogs and videos we’ll discover how to apply the ancient wisdom of yoga to our busy modern life. Today we'll look at one of the most important yogic teachings - the first...
