Most people don’t pay much attention to their lower extremities, so the legs and feet can suffer from poor circulation, water retention, and dry skin. Wearing improper shoes and standing on your feet too long can also damage your feet. Consider treating yourself to a evening foot massage! Treat Yourself to an Evening Foot Massage A foot massage not only feels good, but it has health benefits too. A brief, night time foot massage can help you feel grounded, more relaxed, and l

It's time to make Fire Cider! Fire Cider is an old folk remedy that is made in Autumn for the cold winter months. It can help boost the immune system, clear up sinus congestion, warm you up on a cold day, and aid digestion. Fire Cider is a combination of an herbal infused vinegar, sweetened with local honey – so it’s hot and sweet. Because it’s an old folk remedy, there are a lot of variations of the recipe. Most recipes call for garlic, onion and horseradish infused in apple

The leaves are turning color, and the Balloon Fiesta is starting this weekend here in the Albuquerque area. It’s a beautiful sight – lots of colorful balloons with colorful changing leaves. So, now that we’re fully into Fall (or Vata season), it’s important to stay warm and build immune health. The holidays are right around the corner, so be sure to get some rest to calm the nervous system. Follow some of these selfcare guidelines for October. Selfcare Guidelines for October

My yoga schedule this fall includes two new classes at a yoga studio near me, so I hope that if you're local, you'll come check out a class. If not, maybe I'll see you online. Fall Yoga Schedule Yoga in the Park - In Person Yoga in the Park  is held at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho, NM on Thursdays from 9-10am MT . We meet at the south-west corner of the park. Bring your mat and any props you may need. This class will end for the summer Thursday, 9/25. Gentle Flow Yoga - Online

In late September, summer comes to an end and autumn begins. The mornings and evenings are becoming cooler, the leaves are starting to turn color, and soon the smell of apples and pumpkins will fill the air. Autumn is Vata season in Ayurveda, and has the qualities of dry, cold, windy, and rough. We need to balance these qualities with moist, warm, stable, and smooth. So, follow some of these selfcare tips for September. September Selfcare Tips Diet Minimize or avoid raw foods

The seasons are getting ready to transition again.  We’re preparing to leave the harsh, frigid winter for the warmth of spring.  In nature, everything will loosen up – the rivers will flow due to the melting snow, as well as the tree sap.  Our bodies will also try to loosen up and release excess fat and congestion.  So, if you feel congested, heavy, and sluggish, follow these self-care tips for March to help your body transition into spring later this month. Self-care Tips fo

Welcome to November!  The cold, dry, windy air is with us and is characteristic of Vata dosha in Ayurveda. To counteract these qualities, we want the opposite characteristics of warm, moist, and grounded. To do so, follow some of these selfcare tips for November.   November Selfcare Tips Diet Include hearty whole grains, as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. Favor sweet and earthy root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squashes and potatoes. Be sure to eat

Aah – September! After a long, sizzling summer, we start to get a break from the heat, especially in the mornings and evenings. Autumn is coming, and we’re in a two-week transitional period called Ritu Sandhi in Ayurveda or Seasonal Junction.   The last week of one season and the first week of the next season make up this two-week Ritu Sandhi period. It’s a sensitive time when we need to let go of the previous season’s diet and lifestyle practices and welcome the next season’

Start preparing for the cold and flu season now. One herb that is beneficial for respiratory health is mullein (Verbascum Thapsis). It's abundant now; so forage what you can if you see it growing while walking or hiking. However, don't pick any herb that grows along a busy highway or road (which mullein does); rather go in about a mile to gather any plants. Read more about mullein for respiratory health - it's history and benefits. Mullein for Respiratory Health The History o

Poison Ivy, like other poisonous plants, are actually protectors of a disturbed environment. Wherever you see an abundance of any of these plants, it means that the area has been badly damaged. These plants are Mother Nature’s way of saying “Keep Out”. Their role is to keep us away until the area has healed. However, if you’ve ever broken out from poison ivy exposure, you know it can be downright miserable. Try some of these herbal remedies for treating poison ivy. Herbal