We Need Support & The Plants Can Help! Before Anything Else- when icky feelings set in, don’t fight them, let them flow & BREATHE. Taking some long slow inhales & exhales- especially longer exhales to help us feel grounded and let those feelings move through us in their own time & their own way. I […]
Asana
Here’s some yoga asana inspiration for you! xo
Hello Nettle Goodbye Matcha…
I’ve been leaning heavily on matcha latte’s as of late and I remembered “Amanda, there’s just no need for that!” Indulging is great once in awhile, but I began to feel the matcha becoming a crutch to my energy & clarity of mind… and then I remembered hey… there’s an herb for that! NETTLE. SO […]
Love For Jupiter’s Labyrinth: Testimonials
::Caring :: Abundance of Knowledge :: Amazing :: I’m so happy that I chose Amanda to get my Reiki II certification- her abundance of knowledge as well as her comforting nature made for the exact experience I was hoping for. She teaches such a well-rounded course where students get to learn about everything about how […]
Self-Care Kitchari Week
It’s the holiday season. That means indulgences, eating lots of different kinds of foods, drinks, staying out late, packed schedules and rush, rush, rush! So, where is the time for self care? Sometimes it’s nowhere to be found. And yet, this is the time of year where I feel I need MORE self care & […]
Protected: 3 Practices To Shift Your Health For The Better Right Now
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Mini Herb Profile | Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis
I LOVE LEMON BALM! And yes I’m screaming it!! Here is the laundry list of actions & wonders that Lemon Balm can and has been used for: ~Carminative (relieves gas) ~Nervine (soothes the nervous system) ~Antispasmodic (calms spasms) ~Antidepressant ~Diaphoretic (aids in sweating out fevers) ~Antimicrobial ~Hepatic (supports liver function) ~general stress & anxiety ~insomnia […]
Mini Herb Profile | Valeriana officinalis | Valerian
Valerian! Well known, well loved or well hated! Did you know that abut 1-2% of the population gets hyperactive on Valerian? It’s true. Another fun fact is that some felines LOVE Valerian root just as much as Catnip. Except if you have a weirdo cat like I do who likes NOTHING. My favorite way to […]