by Petra N. | Oct 17, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
If you follow my blog, you’ve heard me say that your skin is part of your digestive and nervous systems, and is connected to the 7 tissues in your body. Before we dive into how somatic expressions may show up on your skin, let’s talk about some other mind-blowing...
by Petra N. | Sep 19, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Do you ever wonder where expressions like pain in the neck, knot in the stomach or lump in the throat come from? Your body is a vessel for the patterns of your mind and soul. The physical expressions of these patterns are called somatic expressions. I sat down with...
by Petra N. | Aug 29, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Do you have a word that makes you roll your eyes? I do. We often give it in response to “how are you?” Can you guess? The word is busy. These 4 letters are often worn as a virtual badge of honor at work. And every time I hear it, I cringe. I cringe not...
by Petra N. | Jul 2, 2021 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Summer is the season of heat. Well, at least in the Northern hemisphere. Ayurveda associates heat with pitta dosha. When the heat in the environment is rising, your body is naturally creating more heat too. So, pitta dosha in your body is rising. According to the laws...
by Petra N. | Feb 21, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
The concept of health drastically changed for me when I discovered ayurveda. It gave me insights into the inner-workings of my body in ways I hadn’t experienced before. It opened my eyes to the connection between seemingly unrelated things and gave me the tools to...