Whether it’s grief, rage, overwhelm or some other emotion that is taking you over and seemingly winning…. follow these steps: Breathe. A lot. Take at least 5 long deep full inhales and even longer fuller exhales. Exhales ground us and calm us down. Feel it. Whatever emotion you are experiencing, let yourself feel it. Keep […]
Amanda Stanley
Let’s Spread Some Loving Kindness
We really are all in this together. Like a ripple in the pond, one action effects the whole, for better or for worse. The choices we make are important. Everyone has their own “stuff”. We all deal with “our stuff” in different ways. Some people stuff it, some people try to process it right away, […]
Do You REALLY Understand Flower Essences?
Some folks think flower essences & essential oils are the same. Often, when I begin offering clients to work with flower essences, they quickly open the bottle to take a big sniff…. To their dismay there is no fragrance to be found other than a hint of alcohol. Flower essences are used, internally, externally and […]
Nettle Chai
I’m a kitchen witch & often don’t like to measure. And I find that many good chai recipes are made “to taste” and to personal preference… but here’s a good starting point! Nettle Chai: per 32 oz of water 5 TBSp Dried Nettle Leaf 1 Tbsp Cinnamon Chips 1-2 inches of chopped fresh ginger 1/8 […]
You Know Pitta Is Talking When…
Pitta season… it’s in full swing, and even though we may not be hitting 90 degree weather as of yet here in the NE Seacoast… the fire is building! Regardless of your prakruti, we will always experience a rise in Pitta dosha during the Pitta time of year. Pitta season runs around mid to late […]