Baby Grace

Grace is 3 months old - cute as a button.

Harmony with the Season: Fall

Fall is the season of gathering and harvest. The bounty of Summer comes to an end; leaves and fruit fall from the trees and the sap returns to the roots in preparation for Winter. In Chinese Medicine, Fall is associated with the Metal element and the Lungs. To be in harmony with this season, consciously bring awareness to the breath and shift your focus inward.

In the Fall, the foods that are in abundance are heartier and require more time to cook. Use herbs and spices to activate digestion though the sense of smell. In general, cook at lower temperatures for a longer period of time. During this season we begin to focus our energy inward in preparation for winter – eating sour foods helps to support this process. Add some sour foods to your meals such as: sourdough bread, pickles, sauerkraut, vinegar, yogurt, limes, lemons and olives. Keep in mind that a small about of sour goes a long way.

Fall Detox Week

We complete the 5 day fall detox just in time for Halloween. The time around we had 22 students and near perfect attendance the whole week. During this week I am always reminded of how profoundly breathwork and pranayama effect me. The next Detox Workshop is at the end of January, the perfect beginning to the new year.

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