Something significant happens when a young woman’s menstrual cycles begin. Something begins to unfurl and unfold within her: tender, yet powerful; wild, yet otherworldly. This is the awakening of her womb and her power. Menarche – the first menstrual cycle – is the threshold into womanhood, and it’s a sacred rite of passage. Any rite […]
It’s that time of year to increase coziness and show yourself some soft self-care – welcome to deep winter. I always find myself turning to plants and herbal remedies to align with the seasons of the earth. As the plants return to their roots in winter, so are we invited to curl inward and allow […]
Seasonal rest, inward listening, and the wisdom of not knowing This reflection explores a winter practice for the mind. A seasonal approach to rest, inward listening, and slowing down during the darker months. Rooted in cyclical wisdom and contemplative awareness, this practice supports mental spaciousness, nervous system regulation, and a gentler relationship with uncertainty. _ […]
Align your energy with the earth’s season for dreams and transformation through your yoga practice. The suggestions in this article could be used as a list of resources for how to care for yourself in the outer autumn or inner autumn phase of the menstrual cycle. If you’re a cycling human, the inner autumn is […]
My first memory as a human being is waking up from a night terror. I can remember opening my eyes into my dark room, seeing through the bars of my crib, and looking to my left at the plastic cow melded onto the side of the mirror, hanging there. These night terrors were recurring experiences […]
Practicing yoga at home can feel overwhelming without the structure of a studio class. This guide offers a gentle, self-guided approach to yoga at home, especially for beginners or those seeking a slower, more intuitive practice. These five tips support consistency, nervous system regulation, and a more personal relationship with your yoga practice. Have you […]