Posts tagged ayurveda
LOTUS FEET: 3-Step Foot Care Ritual

 Our feet carry us through this life. They bear our weight and they connect us to our foundation on earth. Many, many beings have walked this earth to experience life's beautiful, raw energy. We are just one precious, singular manifestation among them.

In many eastern traditions, the feet are considered to be both sacred and profane. Guests are offered water to cleanse their feet upon entering the home of their host. Many rituals and prayers around the world commence with the cleansing of the feet. In this spirit, we begin our ritual of cleansing the feet. 

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AYURVEDA TOOLBOX: The Art & Science of Abhyanga 〰️ Ayurvedic Self-Massage

Abhyanga massage is a popular Ayurvedic practice often paired with a cleanse, prescribed for the purpose of moving lymphatic fluid. It is the perfect self-care ritual for anointing and nourishing the entire body. Massaging with warm oil stabilizes and relaxes the mind, alleviates parched skin, promotes improved circulation, and maintains the skin’s youthful glow. Meet your new favorite ritual.

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Real Rituals: Mornings with Joli

However cliché, every morning is an opportunity for us to embrace a new day and approach it as a clean slate... a blank canvas with which to write our story or paint our life's picture. Early morning rituals are essential to setting the pace for the entire day ahead. Here, Jolisa goes through the rituals of my morning.

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