HeyMonicaB: A Blooming Resource on Ayurveda

In the article Wish It Away, I mention how we can use our mind as an energy shifter to heal ourselves and others. In response, I received a comment from a lovely gal who wanted to hear the other side of things…like, what do we do when bad stuff just happens? An excerpt from her [...]

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I have a cool story to share.
Two weeks ago my dear friend and I were chatting on the phone and she told me that six weeks prior, her 31 year-old sister collapsed from a thyroid condition. The docs said the thyroid had gone wack (paraphrasing) and so they removed it. After that they did a [...]

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Our repetitive thoughts manifest in our bodies, whether good or bad. If we replay traumatic events, angering or stressful situations, our bodies will respond as if we are reliving them over and over. These stress patterns will eventually appear in our physical bodies as disease. Breathe. Move on. Detach. Forgive. Love. Be at peace [...]

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An all too common theme lately: emails & words that hurt. If you have been a recent recipient, please remember their dagger may have hit you, but it’s not about you. It’s about them. Send silent blessings and compassion. Feel free to cry your eyes out to let it go. But don’t hold onto it [...]

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Every day new cells are created. Every day we have the option to renew our bodies and minds. Bad habits & wrong choices become our cells & our physical bodies. One new choice, one deep breath, one kind gesture, one big hug will begin to change our cells, slowly creating a whole new you. You [...]

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Hey! Anyone out there know who Kimberly Wilson is? If not, you will really dig all the great things she does. She is an entrepreneur, yogini, author (Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranqulista), non-profit owner, AND eco-designer! Whew! She has a beautiful yoga studio (studio. 3 floors!) in Washington DC that she has nourished and watched [...]

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Remember, WE control how we feel. Always. If you don’t like how you feel, YOU can change it in an instant. Light a candle, give a hug, say a prayer, be grateful for 10 things, do so hum, burn incense, give a smile, rub your feet or temples. And most of all, train yourself to [...]

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Carry your yoga practice off the mat and into life! No matter the situation, stay at peace and go with the flow. Practice navigating your little boat steadily while waves of life change around you. Happy Friday. Namaste. xo

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Choosing the path of self-healing (no matter what form) is choosing the path of self-LOVE! Once you start to truly love yourself, you will heal. Cross my heart.

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Anything can become poison, anything can become nectar. It depends on how much you take and where your mind is when you take it. – from one of MonicaB’s fabulous Ayurveda books but she forgot the author…

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Health is not something we achieve, rather it’s to be maintained mindfully and consistently. If choosing a health-focused resolution for 2010, make sure it’s simple enough to stick to for the long haul :)

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As we already know, Ayurveda is not based on quick fixes. Sure there are herbs to assist the healing process, but long term changes have everything to do with diet and lifestyle management. To some of us, that may sound like a lot of work, but if we take it in small doses it’s totally [...]

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