One of the most beneficial things we can do as humanly creatures is to sleep and wake according to the rhythm of the elements. Although some cringe to hear this, waking with the sun, before 6:00 a.m., is one of the best ways to beat brain fog and wake feeling refreshed and ready for the day. If we wake after 6:00 a.m., this puts us in the realm of Kapha. Qualities of Kapha include heavy, cold, wet, dull, slow, and sticky. Sounds a bit like the qualities of brain fog, right?

Yogis often like to share and compare homemade chai tea recipes, a staple in ayurvedic and Indian cooking. Chai tea is a milk tea that incorporates warming spices, like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and black pepper.

It's late July here in Southern Delaware, and it is HOT. We are at the height of pitta season in the northern hemisphere. That means pitta-related ailments abound, like sunburn, heat rash, acid reflux, and your general pitta irritability and short-temperedness. When it gets this hot, drinking water is definitely important. But sometimes your body needs a little more to cool off and rehydrate.

November is right around the corner. That means Vata season! Here are a few tips for staying cozy and grounded as the days get colder and the leaves begin to fall.

If you're like me, you've been looking forward to Thanksgiving since August. Here are some of my go-to tips for enjoying all of your holiday favorites without the food hangover.