Discover Wellness Through Yoga, Ayurveda, and Culinary Delights with Diana Bellofatto
https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/interview-diana-bellofatto/ Since 2001, Diana’s dedication has centered around sharing the therapeutic wonders of yoga, Ayurveda, and rustic & Ayurvedic culinary services. Diana approaches this journey with compassion, intelligence, expertise, integrity, and a touch of humor. With certifications spanning yoga teaching (200 & 500 hours), yoga therapy, pregnancy yoga, yoga for the back and scoliosis, yoga […]
New Year’s Eve Par-Tea: Teas for Winter Balance
New Year’s Eve can be a tempestuous time in our minds. One minute we are primed to party and the next minute we are ruminating over resolutions! One thing that is likely certain for many of us is that we have had our fill of the fancy foods, delicious drinks, and divine desserts that have […]
NEW YEAR’S EVE PAR-TEA: TEAS FOR WINTER
New Year’s Eve can be a tempestuous time in our minds. One minute we are primed to party and the next minute we are ruminating over resolutions! One thing that is likely certain for many of us is that we have had our fill of the fancy foods, delicious drinks, and divine desserts that have […]
CONQUER THE FEAR OF MOVING FORWARD
Fear of moving forward is something many of us face. Feeling stuck in a rut and fearing the change necessary to create a positive shift can be daunting. Even when we succeed in making transformational shifts, we can experience a sort of paralysis when it comes to sustaining these shifts or further improving upon them. […]
FALL CLEANSING SUPER SALAD
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” —Benjamin Franklin A solid Ayurvedic knowledge base provides the tools necessary to navigate the seasons and remain in good health. And, for those of us who are familiar with the seasonal practices of Ayurveda, we know that fall is ripe with opportunities to cleanse, relax, […]
DIY LAVENDER LIP BALM
Sailing along on a summer breeze one minute, feeling salty and sweaty the next!? This lavender lip balm is the perfect DIY solution to time in the summer sun—soothing, moisturizing, and nourishing. LAVENDER’S LOVE “Bee”sides (yeah, we went there) being a powerful attractor of pollinators, lavender has myriad medicinal properties, including COCONUT OIL’S CARESS Coconut […]
AYURVEDA 101: THE HUMORS
According to early Western physiological theory, certain fluids of the body that were referred to as humors determined a person’s temperament and features. In Ayurveda, the three elemental energies known as vata, pitta, and kapha are sometimes also called humors. These energies each have elements, seasons, circadian rhythms, tastes, psychological, physical, physiological, and emotional traits […]
Go FIGure! The Health Benefits of Figs & Recipe
Figs have long and varied cultural history—think of Adam and Eve and their fig clothing. It’s believed they were one of the first plants cultivated by humans. They are the fruit of the f. Carica ficus tree, which is native to the Middle East and full of nutritional value and sweet taste. Figs satisfy sweet […]
C’mon Get Happy: The Happiness Retreat
I recently went to the Art of Living Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to experience the Happiness Retreat—a meditation and breathwork retreat that is offered twice a week (mid-week and weekends). Our teacher, Charlie Baldwin, lives and works at the Center, organizing and leading a variety of retreats and workshops. […]
SPIRULINA BALLS: NO-BAKE & EASY TO MAKE!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG, HAVE A BALL! The many delicious green vegetables that color our plates in spring contain chlorophyll.Chlorophyll is a plant pigment responsible for many disease-fighting and detoxification abilities. Its many superpowers include Chlorphyll is the superhero you want on your side, and Spirulina is loaded with it! Spirulina is a type of blue-green […]