Hi Reader, Weekly Musings: Oil, Light and the Turning of the Seasons The light has been changing this week. Here in Northern California, the mornings are warmer and brighter, the evenings stretch a little longer, and the air carries that unmistakable feeling that something is shifting. My orange tree has only a few oranges left hanging, and my apple and fig trees are beginning to push out their first green shoots. You can read the full post here. Nature is starting to bloom again as the days...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I said something in a recent Ayurveda talk that made the room go very quiet:In Ayurveda, we consider someone constipated if they aren’t having a bowel movement every morning — without strain, at roughly the same time, and without a coffee or other stimulant. Ouch, right? Most of us were never taught what healthy elimination really looks like. I certainly wasn’t—until I dove deep into Ayurveda toward the end of the pandemic. In this week’s Weekly Musings, I share approachable...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I flew to Boulder for four days this week. My daughter is a freshman there, and it was Moms Weekend. I took the airporter from Marin through San Francisco and down to SFO. It was one of those bright February days that makes the city feel almost hyper-real. The air was crisp and clean. The sky an impossible blue. The water reflecting it back like polished glass. Everything looked staged. The International Orange of the Golden Gate Bridge stood bold and unapologetic against it all —...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve ever felt bloated, gassy, or just… sluggish after meals, you’re not alone. One of Ayurveda’s simplest remedies is CCF Tea—a warming, gentle blend of cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds that helps soothe the gut, support digestion, and keep your metabolism humming. I just wrote a new blog post all about it—how it works, when to sip it, and why it’s such a favorite in Ayurveda. Read the full blog post → And for those days when measuring seeds and simmering isn’t happening,...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Enjoying Presidents’ Day in the quiet of my little home in Marin County. The neighborhood feels almost empty — ski week has carried most of my neighbors toward snow and mountains. Yesterday I taught a three-hour session on the History of Yoga for a 200-hour teacher training. It had been a while since I sat inside that timeline — really traced it, era by era — and then stood up and spoke about it out loud. Public speaking is something I genuinely enjoy. There’s something alive about...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve been making a new bulk batch of CCF tea this week—but this time, I added something extra. Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I mixed in beautiful, edible rose petals alongside the classic coriander, cumin, and fennel. Fancy, but not too fancy.The kind of thing that feels special without trying too hard. Perfect to give to someone you love—whether that’s you, a family member, your best girly, or your main squeeze. New CCF Tea Package. $12/$16 I’ve also been...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Right now, my kitchen smells like oranges and sugar and winter slowly turning toward spring. I’ve been spending pockets of time this week making marmalade from the orange tree at our home here in Northern California. The fruit is beautiful—and very tart. Not the kind you snack on casually, but exactly the kind that wants to become marmalade. There are rows of jars cooling on the counter (I’ll share a photo below), and as usual, something very ordinary has turned into a small...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I currently have space for 2–3 new patients through my Ayurvedic clinical practice, within the supervised framework of the California College of Ayurveda. Sessions are online and include Ayurvedic assessment, lifestyle & daily rhythm guidance, nervous system support, and custom herbal formulations tailored to your constitution and health needs. Limited openings for online Ayurvedic care This work is especially supportive for those navigating ongoing or complex health concerns,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Hi everyone, As we move into a new season and a new year, I’m often reminded that food is one of the most powerful tools we have to support our health — not in a rigid or extreme way, but through simple, steady alignment with our own nature. In Ayurveda, we look at three primary constitutions, or doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Most of us are a blend, but we usually recognize one (or two) more clearly. Here’s a brief snapshot to help you tune in: VATA~If you tend to feel anxious,...
2 months ago • 1 min read