As the spring equinox arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, we shed the cold, dry, dark of winter to welcome spring’s 🌼 blessings🌷— rejuvenation and rebirth, promising seeds and unfurling leaves, euphoric birdsongs and glorious blue skies. I hope this finds you dancin’ into spring with joy in your mind, body and spirit. Or… maybe spring […]
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Katie’s Spring Time Ice Cream
Katie’s Spring Time Ice Cream “Oh my horror of Ayurveda horrors! Ice cream in the spring is a big no-no Katie Silcox!” Yes, yes. But you still wanna’ eat it, right? You, see I don’t believe in dogmatic Ayurveda food rules. (I ditched all fundamentalism a few years ago :-)) But what I DO think […]
Continue ReadingHow to Support Ourselves Through the Delicacy of Fall
A Guide to Seasonal Transition In the Ayurvedic tradition, paying close attention during seasonal transitions is an important way that we can connect to and honor the unique relationship we have with our bodies. In the areas north of the equator, we are approaching the Fall Equinox. This transition into Fall is all about the […]
Continue ReadingKatie’s Healing Journey
I want to share with you a little bit about my healing journey. You see, I created this school, because I needed these teachings. After years of shmoozing with zany technologists, government agents, Chicago stockbrokers, and a nearly endless bevy of secretly sleepless co-workers, I decided that corporate money-driven life was slowly sucking away my […]
Continue ReadingWhat Your Gut is Trying to Tell Your Heart
Understanding your emotions and what they mean for your health A gut feeling is an instinctive, intuitive feeling, without any logical rationale. It’s very common to hear people using the saying gut feeling, but on what level do we really understand the connection between the gut and our emotions? How often are you treating your […]
Continue ReadingThe Star of the Weeds: The Dandelion (Recipe!)
The Star of the Weeds: The Dandelion The common weed that often springs up willingly in your lawn or garden, the dandelion, is actually one of the best things you could be eating in addition to all of your other springtime foods. In the plant kingdom the proper terminology for the dandelion is Taraxacum. I […]
Continue ReadingExercise Like an Ayurveda Queen
How to Maintain a Movement Practice within the Changing Cycles of Life When it comes to exercise and Ayurveda, we tend to immediately think of yoga as the primary form of exercise. And yes, while yoga is an incredible tool and practice to incorporate into your life, it’s not always the medicine we need in […]
Continue ReadingSupport India During Covid
Dear Community, Katie here. I just wanted to forward this list over to all of you. I know you are all probably aware of the situation in India. If you feel called to help, I have gathered this list of resources from a trusted source who has trusted connections there. With love, Katie
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