For a gentle, nourishing soup cleanse that journeys your through the 12 meridian system: CLICK HERE To support your winter/water organs: kidney, bladder & adrenals, try this Lentil/Cilantro combination For a complete reference to the soup cleanse: search the Cultivating Wellness Blog for Soup Cleanse Enjoy these winter wisdom tips, to harmonize yourself into the season.
Continue reading →The gut is known as the second brain, or the enteric nervous system. More than 100 million nerve cells lines the digestive tract. This system triggers mood changes, initiates functional bowel changes and communicates with the central nervous system (brain). Every felt ‘butterflies in your stomach”? Ever become nauseous at the thought of a situation or seeing a person? Ever had a “gut wrenching” experience? These sensations may be fleeting or protracted. How do we care for this intuitive, reactive nervous system? Here are two ways to support the gut: 1.My favorite physical support is a yogic cleansing technique, … Continue reading →
Adaptation is key to evolving. Humans and all other organisms are consistently modifying and adjusting to survive, become more fit, and thrive. Physical and behavioral traits evolve in response to stressors or rewards. In a world of increasing technology, transhumanism, augmented reality and artificial intelligence, we have grown increasingly disconnected from nature. I invite you to return to the dynamic and seasonal rhythm. In the slowing, you will find your true connection. In stopping, you will find your way. Winter is the season to rest, restore and reconnect. We may be uncomfortable in the stillness of this season, unable to … Continue reading →
Welcome Fall With Gong Therapy by Gillian Shapiro Family Herbalist, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Gong Therapy Practitioner, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Instructor, Reiki Practitoner, GriefYogaTM Instructor We have entered Fall season in the Western hemisphere, a season dominated by the vata dosha. Vata is one of the three doshas or constitutions according to the ancient science of Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga which is over 5000 years old. The word “Ayurveda” means “science of life”. All of us are made up of a blend of the elements of fire, water, air, ether and earth. In Ayurveda. these elements are categorized … Continue reading →
SMALL INTESTINES THE SEPARATOR OF PURE FROM IMPURE As most of the planet is enduring and even setting heat records during the peak of the fiery summer season, in the Southern U.S., we are experiencing an unseasonably cool period this week. Here we continue with our seasonal theme of the fire element and the elemental organ system. The element of fire embodies the bright, light, energetic essence of yang. However, fire without the grounding influence of Earth easily flares out of control. The 2nd century dictionary Shuowen jiezi defines the heart as an Earth element, predating the concept of Heart … Continue reading →
