“Human love begins in utero, is carried through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal nurturance of bonding…yet the most critical, formative relationship – the relationship between mother and infant…is not valued, nurtured or supported by our culture” Magical Parent, Magical Child Mendizza & Pearce
Pratyahara – Finding Peace of Mind
In Ayurveda there is a concept called pratyahara. The word comes from prati meaning ‘against’ and ahara meaning ‘food’ (or anything that we take into ourselves). Pratyahara means taking control of outside influences. In a noisy and busy world, it is easy to feel sensory overwhelm – physical, emotional and mental imbalance from the continuousContinue reading “Pratyahara – Finding Peace of Mind”
Practicing Self Care and what my children are learning
Before I had children, I would roll out of bed in the morning to the sound of the work alarm. A quick stretch, a shower and breakfast before heading out the door. My morning routine was consistent, simple and but usually rushed. When I became a parent, I spent a year at home, learning howContinue reading “Practicing Self Care and what my children are learning”
Winter Play Invitations
What to do when it feels too cold to go outside and your kids still need that time with nature? Create a few simple indoor play invitations to chase away those winter blues and spark wonder. Here are my top ten suggestions! Call your friendly local librarian and ask from some books on snow, iceContinue reading “Winter Play Invitations”
Finding balance and accepting yourself as you are – exploring principles of Ayurveda
If you didn’t already know, I’ve been doing a deep dive into Ayurvedic health practices as I move towards completing the Ayurvedic Health Practitioner program at the Yoga Veda Institute. Ayurveda is an ancient healing science that originated in India. Each person has their own physical make-up, their constitution. A unique combination of physical, emotionalContinue reading “Finding balance and accepting yourself as you are – exploring principles of Ayurveda”
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