Tara is a life long lover of learning, discovering new ideas, people, and places. It seems no accident that her mentor, Guru, and main teacher was named after the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning: Saraswati. Growing up in an abusive situation, she searched for different therapies to help heal from…
If it didn’t happen to you, it doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. A sea of Pattabhi Jois’ images cross my screen these days. Yoga starts with the first Yama, ahimsa (nonviolence), and if we are all connected, if something happens to one of us, it happens to all of us. This is not about right, wrong,…
In this information packed session, you will find Ayurvedic tips to protect yourself and stay healthy from a light cold to Covid-19. The Science of Life or Ayurveda is considered the sister science to yoga with a history that dates back over 5000 years. It helps uncover our unique mind-body constitution so that we can…
It seems that we are all searching for something… may it be inner peace, to heal, to be loved, appreciated, accepted for who we are, whatever the reason yoga comes into our lives. The thing is a lot of times someone gets on the path and then they jump off, they doubt, they find excuses….
Four years ago I began to deepen my search for ways to truly help people. I began traveling to Chennai, India to learn yoga therapy in the tradition of T.Krishnamacharya. On February 28,the anniversary (Sraddhanjali) of Sri Krishnamacarya, I became a yoga therapist in his lineage. The journey here was not easy covering deep studies…
There are the gross movements of yoga asana and the deeper nuances of silencing the mind and self-reflection – through breath or bodywork – moving through what is stuck in the body and releasing old blockages, allowing me to see the world with a fresh outlook. I have tried them all. Yet, last month, I…
Spring & Ayurveda: Aligning with Vasanta Ritu (Spring) From mid-March or April to mid-May, we transition into Vasanta Ritu (spring). As the warmth of the sun increases, the accumulated Kapha dosha from winter begins to liquefy, leading to potential imbalances in the body. This can manifest as allergies, congestion, fever, and inflammation. To maintain harmony,…
There are many ways to allow the digestion to rest. Kanji or rice soup is an Ayurvedic favourite. Kitchari is a wholesome mix of basmati rice and mung dal that is perfect for achieving balance and nourishment. This versatile one-pot meal caters to various lifestyles and offers a plethora of health benefits. Not only is…