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Venus Water
I love turning what may seem like an ordinary moment into a spa like experience. Whether it is taking a bath or drinking a glass of water. Evoking the senses with something out of the norm allows space for the ah-ha moment, the deep breath and appreciation. It’s a treat I wish I did more often, but there’s also something special about an occasional...
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Reading: Enchanting Beauty: Ancient Secrets to Inner, Outer & Lasting Beauty
I just finished reading Enchanting Beauty: Ancient Secrets to Inner, Outer & Lasting Beauty written by my former teacher, Dr. Manisha Kshirasagar, BAMS. I’ve been looking forward to reading this book after speaking with Dr. Manisha over a year ago. At that time, she shared, that the inspiration for the book came from the shift she saw in beauty standards, when she moved her Ayurveda practice to the United States from India. The conversations...
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Digestive Fire: Keep it Kindling with Fennel Seeds
Fennel—a tall, aromatic plant with bright yellow flowers that grows wild along the California highways. It’s bulb, stalk, fronds, flowers and even the seeds are…edible. Many cultures consider fennel to be a digestive aide and acknowledge it as an herb that gives longevity and strength. Some would say, that in fennel’s ability to helps us digest, we can absorb, assimilate and eliminate effectively. Thus, we become stronger and live longer, healthier lives.