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The Role of Herbs in Spring
Spring is a season of gentle release as the earth softens and begins to bloom. In spring, we do not force the body to cleanse, we simply support what it already knows how to release. Spring’s herbal allies are like gentle guides helping the body shake off winter’s heaviness, clear stagnation, and rekindle inner vitality.

Tracyann Thomas
Apr 223 min read


Breath as a Broom - Spring Breathing Practice
Spring is a season of clearing. We sweep our homes, open the windows, and let fresh air move through spaces that have been closed all winter. In much the same way, the mind also benefits from a gentle clearing. In yoga, the movements of the mind are called vrittis - the ripples of thought that continually stir the waters of awareness. When the mind is busy and the body is heavy, these currents can feel muddy and dull. When life moves quickly, these currents can become clo

Tracyann Thomas
Mar 162 min read


Cooling the Liver
As Ayurveda tells us, by regularly eating a diet that contains supportive cooling and cleansing foods, herbs, and spices, particularly with the bitter taste, we can naturally cleanse and cool the liver and the rest of the body daily.

Tracyann Thomas
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a fantastic Spring-cleansing food. They are loaded with both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps bulk up...

Tracyann Thomas
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Minty Cucumber & Watermelon Salad
Energetically, cucumber, mint, and watermelon all balance hot pitta dosha and have a cooling effect on the body and mind.

Tracyann Thomas
Jun 17, 20241 min read


All About the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is the biggest drain we have in the body and we need to keep it unclogged and free-flowing for balance & immunity.

Tracyann Thomas
May 9, 20245 min read


Align with the Cleansing Power of Spring
Spring beckons in a time of great cleansing so that we can release toxins, reset our digestive fire, and strengthen our immunity.

Tracyann Thomas
Mar 15, 20243 min read


How to Avoid Diet-Related Diseases with Ayurveda
Ayurveda offers an abundance of timeless wisdom on how to avoid diet-related diseases.

Tracyann Thomas
May 27, 20237 min read


The Importance of a Balanced Digestive Fire
One of the most vital components to maintaining your health and wellness is to be a good digester.

Tracyann Thomas
Jan 19, 20237 min read


Dry Brushing for Stagnant Lymph
One Ayurvedic technique to support the movement of your lymph is Garshana, also called dry brushing.

Tracyann Thomas
Apr 7, 20223 min read


Ayurveda for the Spring Season
Spring is an important time to prioritize boosting digestive fire and decongesting any stagnant energy & excess mucus to avoid imbalances.

Tracyann Thomas
Apr 4, 20224 min read


How To Do a Gentle At-Home Ayurvedic Cleanse
The Kitchari Cleanse is a tool that can be pulled out time and again anytime you need to reset digestion, avoid illness or simplify meals.

Tracyann Thomas
Apr 4, 20227 min read


An Ayurvedic Perspective on Allergies
Ayurveda has a wealth of wisdom to offer regarding allergies with a unique perspective and several tools.

Tracyann Thomas
Mar 31, 20224 min read


Massage ~ a Timeless Ancient Therapy
Massage therapy is not a luxury or pampering, it is preventive medicine for health and wellbeing.

Tracyann Thomas
Dec 2, 20212 min read


A Gentle Ayurvedic Detox for Fall
One of the most auspicious times to do an at-home Kitchari Cleanse is when Summer begins to fade into Fall.

Tracyann Thomas
Sep 15, 20217 min read


Adjusting Your Diet for Spring ~ Align with Nature
During Spring, we should naturally shift to lighter, more alkalizing foods and fewer calories if we’re living in sync with Nature.

Tracyann Thomas
Apr 24, 20212 min read


Abhyanga ~ Lymphatic System Support
In Ayurveda, performing a daily self-massage, called abhyanga, is an essential daily ritual for overall health and wellbeing.

Tracyann Thomas
Apr 24, 20214 min read


Soup for Breakfast ~ Digestive Rescue
If you’re dealing with a challenged digestive system in the morning and feeling a bit nauseous, there's definitely an Ayurvedic solution!

Tracyann Thomas
Jan 23, 20212 min read


Ghee ~ An Ayurvedic Staple
Highly revered in Ayurveda, ghee is prized for its many medicinal properties.

Tracyann Thomas
Nov 20, 20202 min read


Kitchari ~ Ayurveda's Classic Healing Meal
Kitchari, the traditional Ayurvedic mono-meal, is one of the few foods that is both nourishing to the body and highly benefits digestion.

Tracyann Thomas
Aug 19, 20202 min read
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