Pushing the Reset Button By Tresa Laferty Ayurveda teaches us that the primordial cause of disease, the root of all imbalances, is to forget our nature as spirit. Teasing that out a bit, it means forgetting or losing sight that we are connected to all living things and to the very cycle of life. In …
With the fear being shoved in our faces these days, it’s important to check in with your own heart to find your new normal. Who do I want to be today? How do I want to move through the challenges of the day? For as long as I can remember, I have always been an …
Litsea Cubeba or May Chang Spiritual love, optimism, mental clarity “Be interested, really interested in the constant unfolding of your soul.” A very uplifting essence and, because of its affordability, is great for using in diffusers. It has strong anti-bacterial properties so purifies the air effectively. On the physical level, she balances blood pressure, …
Aligning with Spring What it means to align with the spring season. Cleansing, emotional support and inner reflection to help you emerge with vibrancy. By Tresa Laferty Spring is Kapha season in Ayurveda. For many people they call Spring “allergy season.” Kapha season is about heavy, sticky, gooey – sounds like mud, right? For those …
Spring is a time for new births, new creations and new beginnings. Speak to the Earth has been my company name, my business identity and my friend since I founded it in 2006. Over the years, I have shifted, expanded and evolved. Recently, I felt a new stirring, a new creation and a desire to …
2018 Essence of the year:: Yarrow, Blue Highly spiritual, Opens Heart, Mind & Spirit to Cosmic Energies Increases Intuition and teaches discernment Yarrow is often considered a weed as it grows wild across North America. She has leaves that are feathery earning her the Spanish name Plumajillo or “little feather.” She has been long …
Making Ghee Ghee (ghrta, sarpi) It is promotive of memory, intelligence, vital fire, vital essence (ojas) and is curative of toxins. Ghee is one of the most ancient and sattvic foods know. It is also known as clarified butter but there is a subtle difference. Clarified butter is just heated and milk fats …
Simple Rejuvenative Kitchari In general, Kitchari is the standard diet for any time you wish to give your digestion a break. Properly prepared, this dish is easy to digest and provides proper nutrition to the body. The combination of basmati rice with dal (mung beans) makes a complete balanced protein. Typically served as a midday meal, this …
What do I Believe? We all want to be that agent of change. Change is happening, but is it the right kind of change? I believe that in order to change, you need to know who you are right now. What do you stand for? What is important to you? It’s time to say and …
Recap of the Star of the North trial Our trialing season has come to a close with the Star of the North trial in Minnetristra Minnesota. The drive up was beautiful with patches of trees just starting to spring into fall coloring along the interstate. It was about 6 hours from home and at about …