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A Fresh Take on Ama in Ayurveda: What Could Be Clouding Your Health, Clarity & Purpose + 10 Practices to Feel Lighter

A Fresh Take on Ama in Ayurveda: What Could Be Clouding Your Health, Clarity & Purpose + 10 Practices to Feel Lighter

Ayurveda isn’t simply about feeling better. The health of the body and clarity of the mind affect our capacity to pursue the life we’re here to live. And the concept of ama in Ayurveda offers a fascinating lens for understanding what may be quietly clouding our health, clarity, and ability to move toward it. I […]

Rebuilding My Identity After Motherhood: 3 Powerful Grounding Shifts That Changed Everything

Rebuilding My Identity After Motherhood: 3 Powerful Grounding Shifts That Changed Everything

If you’re navigating early motherhood and feeling disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Becoming a mother is a beautiful rebirth — but it can also shake your identity in unexpected ways. In this post, I’m sharing the three grounding shifts that helped rebuild my identity after motherhood, reconnect to my authentic self, and create more […]

Nourish & Nurture: A DIY Relaxing Breastfeeding Tea for Lactation, Rejuvenation & Calm

Nourish & Nurture: A DIY Relaxing Breastfeeding Tea for Lactation, Rejuvenation & Calm

Breastfeeding is a deeply nourishing practice—not just for your baby, but for you as well. It’s a time of connection, love, and bonding, yet it can also be physically demanding and emotionally exhausting. To support this journey, herbal allies have been used for centuries to promote milk supply, balance emotions, and replenish essential nutrients. I […]

The Ultimate Labor-Ade: A Soothing, Hydrating Herbal Drink for Labor Preparation and Labor

The Ultimate Labor-Ade: A Soothing, Hydrating Herbal Drink for Labor Preparation and Labor

When preparing for labor, it’s important to support your body with hydration, nourishment, and stress relief. One simple (and tasty) way to stay comfortable, calm, and energized during this transformative time is through a carefully crafted herbal drink—one that’s both effective and delicious. Enter Labor-Ade, a birth-inspired beverage that combines herbs known to promote uterine […]

Empowered Birth Prep: A Natural Mama’s Guide to Easing Labor from 37 Weeks Onward

Empowered Birth Prep: A Natural Mama’s Guide to Easing Labor from 37 Weeks Onward

One of my big “ahas” during doula school was simply being presented with the reality that people will spend thousands (and I mean thousands) on a wedding, along with devote hours and hours preparing and planning and practicing for one big party. Yes, it’s an incredibly important and meaningful ceremony, but why do many weigh […]

DIY Non-Toxic Postpartum Padsickles: Soothe, Heal & Recover Naturally

DIY Non-Toxic Postpartum Padsickles: Soothe, Heal & Recover Naturally

While bringing new life into this world is one of the most beautiful and meaningful experiences, it’s no secret that the postpartum period can bring varying levels of discomfort and swelling—especially in the perineal area (specifically following vaginal births). As my second birth becomes imminent, I am doing all I can now to prepare for […]

The Ultimate Postpartum Survival Guide for Natural Mamas: Essentials, Healing Tips & Holistic Care

The Ultimate Postpartum Survival Guide for Natural Mamas: Essentials, Healing Tips & Holistic Care

Whether you are a first-time soon-to-be mama or are going into your second or third or beyond postpartum period, one thing we likely can agree on is that the typical western medical system under-prepares and supports us for the whirlwind that is the postpartum era – or the fourth trimester. While many make a plan […]

Ayurvedic Morning Rituals for All-day Stress Relief

Ayurvedic Morning Rituals for All-day Stress Relief

A guide to creating calming, rejuvenating rituals to start your day High-stress and lack of time for self-care are top complaints of many adults that live in today’s crazy, busy, highly-stimulating, demanding, and overall chaotic world. While we can’t control every stressor we are exposed to day-to-day, there is a lot we can do to […]

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss with Modern Ayurveda

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss with Modern Ayurveda

In this article, explore all the ways in which ayurveda can help you reach your weight loss goals naturally

Loving Your Body in the Postpartum Period: Self-Love Series

Loving Your Body in the Postpartum Period: Self-Love Series

Pregnancy is beautiful—a widely accepted view. We take copious pictures of our growing bumps and are proud of the pounds gained during the nine months, knowing we are creating a nourishing, warm, and protective home for our sweet babe. But what about after babe arrives? Postpartum is messy. Not only is it messy, but it’s […]

Wrapped in Warmth: Ayurvedic Abhyanga for Postpartum Renewal

Wrapped in Warmth: Ayurvedic Abhyanga for Postpartum Renewal

One of my favorite self-care practices that I’ve personally used off and on over the last decade is the ancient Ayurvedic practice of Abhyanga. Abhyanga, simply put, is a full body massage performed on your self using warm oils. A regular Abhyanga practice restores the balance of the doshas all while enhancing overall well-being, vitality, […]

Sip, Soothe, and Heal: Essential Hydration Tips for Postpartum Recovery

Sip, Soothe, and Heal: Essential Hydration Tips for Postpartum Recovery

What if I tell you that the simplest act of drinking water can be translated into a powerful act of self love—of expressing love to your body? But beyond that, properly hydrating—especially during the postpartum period—is so healing and helpful to a recovering body. And I am not going to lie—I want my pre-pregnancy body […]

Sweat Smart: A Mindful, Modern Ayurvedic Path to Postpartum Exercise

Sweat Smart: A Mindful, Modern Ayurvedic Path to Postpartum Exercise

I went to my first studio yoga class yesterday at eight weeks postpartum. It was a very interesting, emotional, but ultimately, an empowering experience. I wore what I used to wear—leggings and a sports bra—but the body that once wore that attire was not the same. The yoga studio is lined with mirrors, which is […]

Bump, Brew, and Bloom: Blending your Own Balancing Prenatal Teas

Bump, Brew, and Bloom: Blending your Own Balancing Prenatal Teas

Learn how to thoughtfully craft your own prenatal teas following modern ayurvedic wisdom

Mindful Eating the Ayurvedic Way: Cultivating Awareness Around Food and Nourishment

Mindful Eating the Ayurvedic Way: Cultivating Awareness Around Food and Nourishment

In this article, explore how implementing modern Ayurvedic mindful eating practices can improve your digestion and energy

From Ancient Rituals to Modern Wellness: Why Should I Drink Warm Water?

From Ancient Rituals to Modern Wellness: Why Should I Drink Warm Water?

Not too long ago I accompanied my dear husband to his acupuncture intake and the sweet Chinese Medical Doctor explained to him the secret of drinking warm, if not slightly, hot water ALL DAY LONG. It was a treat to hear her explanation through the TCM lens as it’s been a practice I had been […]