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.

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

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.

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