Heal

The earth is a treasure chest full of magical tools for healing and alignment. The very ground we walk on is made up of crystals and metals that are vibratory in nature and affect our very being. By learning the properties and vibratory qualities of different stones and metals we can partner with them to adjust our own personal vibration, align with the pulse of the earth, heal and live more authentically. This article is meant to be a simple introduction to the healing power of crystals and gemstones. I hope you can find resonance in the words and joy in this mutual journey!

A delicious dessert and also an age-old cough-and-cold remedy, Besan Sheera is super easy to make and great to eat…

Immunity Booster:

Flower essences have been around since the end of the nineteenth century and can help heal a number of emotional situations, such as fear, shock, jealousy, and even hatred. Perhaps the most influential person in the field of flower therapy was English physician Dr. Edward Bach, who came up with one of the first healing systems that utilized flower therapy. Thus, Bach Remedies was born - an alternative to traditional medicine that was simple, safe, and natural.

Carving Pumpkins? Save Your Seeds!

Aum (OM): A simple chant that can heal on the physical, spiritual and metaphysical planes…

Picture an enlightened yogi and you might envisage a peaceful face, calm and serene surroundings and the chanting of ‘Aum’ in the background. But why ‘Aum,’ pray tell? The reasons are many, and you are free to choose the ones that find a home in your beliefs.

Until fairly recently, the pineal gland has been a very misunderstood piece of human anatomy. The fact that it was the “last” gland of the endocrine system discovered says a lot about what priority the function of this gland plays in the cycles of human evolution. It seems we just haven't been ready to know about it until now. Borrowing knowledge from yogic sages and inner discovery, let's delve into what is up with the pineal gland and how we can best access its power and purpose.

Be As a Child

Have you ever had an amazing stir-fry or rice-dominant dinner and then didn't know what to do with the leftover rice? Here's how to make an amazing and soothing rice pudding recipe, Ayurvedic style, for breakfast out of last night's dinner. This recipe will not only support your physical body and satisfy your hunger, but will boost you emotionally as well. You'll never waste rice again!

What you will need:

Pre-cooked brown or white rice (2-3 cups or more)

Almond, coconut or other nut milk (3-4 cups or to cover rice)

I was sitting under a handmade woven thatched roof in Northern Thailand, ordering fresh vegetarian dinner, when I first received a pot of lemongrass tea. To say that it was epic would be an understatement. True, the scenery was unparalleled, with the mountains surrounding Sipsongpanna (the thousand rice paddies) and the Pai river spanning my vision, the delicious smell of curries and other spices wafting. It was my first introduction to the detoxifying and nourishing magic of lemongrass, something I have never forgotten.