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4 Guidelines for Mindfulness Practice

“There is one thing monks, that cultivated and regularly practiced, leads to a deep sense of urgency… the supreme peace… to mindfulness and clear comprehension… to the attainment of right vision and knowledge… to happiness here and now,….. to realizing deliverance by wisdom and the fruition of holiness: it is ...

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Detox with Cereal Grasses

There are many different kinds of cereal grasses. Some of the most popular are barley, and wheat grass. They all have small differences, but for the most part, their properties, benefits, and uses, are very similar. Use cereal grasses for: Promoting weight loss and assisting digestion Boosting immunity Cleansing and ...

How do you love?

Forget warrior I or child’s pose. Headstand or seated meditation? No way. There are times in life when the resting pose of savasana seems to be the only sane pose to practice. Our yoga and meditation practice can take different shapes at different times in our lives. It’s meant to ...

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The Healing Power of Almonds and How to Make Almond Milk

Almonds are used in healing diets to restore and nourish all tissue layers of the body. Almonds are the oldest cultivated nut and are considered the most medicinal nut available. Almonds are thought to reduce vata in Ayurvedic medicine. They support the nervous, digestive, and reproductive system as well as ...

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Benefits of Fermentation and How to Make Sauerkraut

Fermented foods are a wonderful way to expand your diet and deeply support your digestive system. Eating fermented foods promotes healthy bacteria (“flora”) in the digestive system which helps with the digestibility of foods, and the production and absorption of enzymes and vitamins. Traditionally, fermentation was used as a way ...

How to Practice Intention Setting

Intention setting is used in many traditions to help one come into alignment with who they really are. In the Buddhist tradition right intention is taught as the second step in the eightfold path and in the yogic tradition intention is taught as the practice of sankalpa. You can harness ...

How to Come Home

“Mindfulness awareness practice is the home ground of the spiritual warrior.” Pema Chodron Through our yoga or meditation practice we learn to be with ourselves in order to deeply experience ourselves. We commit to arriving here and now with wholehearted presence and we become familiar with our home base. This takes love, ...

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5 ways to kickstart your day

Making some very simple changes to your lifestyle and diet can have profound effects. When you commit to simple changes that support wellbeing, the bodies innate intelligence responds, and you experience greater health and vitality. To have more energy and to feel more alert and alive every morning commit to ...

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4 Quick and Hearty Salads on the Go

It’s always a good idea to have a variety of ingredients for salad on hand in the kitchen. Mix grains or beans with vegetables, fresh herbs, and some seasoning to ensure you have healthy food on the go. Below I’ve included four quick and hearty salad recipes you can use ...