Yogic Fasting….spring quinoa salad

Yogic Fasting….spring quinoa salad

Every year in the Vedic calendar there are two, 9 day periods of time called Navratri (one falls in the spring and one happens in the fall); both are considered to be high spiritual energy days. During these periods, yogis recommend doing extra japa practices,...
Together…

Together…

(new print available here!) I’m sorry I’ve been a little quiet the past few weeks….I’ve got a few new things in the works that I’ve been pretty busy working on.  Some things are still in the works…but here are few that are coming...
Zucchini Hummus

Zucchini Hummus

The other day I had a huge amount of Zucchini on hand, so I decided to try something new…Zucchini Hummus. It was pretty tasty and much lighter than your usual hummus since zucchini is not as hearty garbanzo beans. I served it with warmed pita wedges and some...
Surrender and Gratitude.

Surrender and Gratitude.

I just got back from a 5 day, meditation intensive  and I’m so full of JOY and gratitude! It’s amazing what happens when we turn off our phones, step away from our computers, surround ourselves with like-minded people and just go within (and of course,...
35 years in the making.

35 years in the making.

I can’t believe I’m 35 today!  In my wee little years, this is what I’ve learned so far…. There’s always a great reason to celebrate. (thanks for that one, Dad!) Eating fresh foods makes a HUGE difference. Real friends are shining beacons...
Super Soul

Super Soul

When I took this great class in 2011, I was introduced to the work of Dr. Brene Brown; a research professor at the University of Houston who has spent the past decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. The depth of insight from her year’s of...
Fennel, Carrot Spinach Wrap

Fennel, Carrot Spinach Wrap

What a weekend we had…it was packed with great weather, awesome meditations and some quality cooking time for my meditation teacher, Shri Anandi Ma. This weekend we went Shri Anandi Ma’s Public Meditation Programs. Like usual, they were awesome and...
The stillness of Shiva.

The stillness of Shiva.

This past Saturday night was one of my all-time favorite nights of the year; Shivratri, a night dedicated to Lord Shiva, a hindu deity known to be “the destroyer”  or one who brings about change and transformation. It’s an especially prime night for...
Making Lemonade from Lemons.

Making Lemonade from Lemons.

It’s that time of year in Northern California…the citrus trees are in their full glory! A friend of ours has an AWESOME Meyer lemon tree that produces the most deliciously sweet lemons. Every year they share their bounty and we most certainly enjoy them in many...

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