Calendula Extractions in Oil – Jojoba vs. Olive
5 of 22 A quick guide to shelf life, absorption, and best uses. We grow Calendula on our Tower Gardens here on Shambhala, right by the back door in our Zone 0 so we can harvest them daily for the dehydrate rack all summer long. This ally is a staple in modern herbalism and has been in […]
The Little Propane Heater That Changed Everything
If you had asked me three years ago whether I’d ever rely on propane for comfort inside my little yurt, I would’ve told you probably not. Propane felt like a non-renewable choice—something outside the beautiful loop we try so hard to live inside here at Shambhala. Rainwater is renewable. Wood heat is renewable. Propane… not […]
Gluten-free Vegan stuffing with Cranberries, Quinoa and Kale
Not your typical stuffing, this recipe was inspired by reading several other vegan recipes but ultimately governed by what we had in the cabinets and fridge, and both Craig and I were pleased with the result. If you’ve been reading my blogs you know I’ve been gluten free since 2008. I have been experimenting with […]
Libra Season, the Equinox & Solar Eclipse: Finding Balance in a Time of Change
The cosmos is giving us a power-packed lineup this week: the Sun moves into Libra on the Equinox, Mercury is already in Libra, Mars is here too, and a Solar Eclipse in Virgo lands just one day before the seasonal shift. That’s a lot of fresh air, balance-seeking energy, and a big cosmic reset all […]
Introducing “Building a Meditation Practice” at the Yoga Loft
Have you ever tried to meditate and felt like your mind just wouldn’t stop? You’re not alone. Most people struggle to quiet the chatter, and too often they give up before they even begin. That’s why I’ve designed a meditation series that starts small, builds gently, and gives you the tools to actually enjoy the […]
Cat’s Claw for… everything health!
I have been studying the benefits of herbs on health for over 25 years now and during the time I was focused on healing my thyroid issues, Cats Claw into my regime, along with what I always and forever will take – whole food concentrates & plant based protein. Many years later now, I rotate in my […]
Muscle Testing: Tapping Into the Body’s Inner Wisdom
Have you ever felt like your body “knows” something before your mind catches up? That gut feeling that tells you yes or no before you’ve even weighed the pros and cons? Muscle testing, sometimes called applied kinesiology, is a simple yet profound tool for accessing this inner intelligence. What Is Muscle Testing? At its core, […]
Inside Manifesting with Synchronicity: What Really Happens in 9 Weeks
Most of us have read a self-help book or two. Some even make us feel inspired for a week or two. But how often do we actually build new habits from them? That’s the difference inside Manifesting with Synchronicity. This 9-week journey is designed to help you live the practices that bring synchronicity into everyday […]
Heal the Past, Clear the Path:
Why rREST Is the Secret to Flow One of the biggest blocks to living a life of synchronicity isn’t “out there.”It’s the stories, traumas, and emotional stress we carry inside. We can want change, we can want freedom, but until we release the emotional weight of the past, we stay stuck in the spiral instead […]
📺 Kill Your Television, Kill Your Feed: Reclaiming Real Nourishment
In the early 90s, a simple phrase started circulating among counter-culture circles: “Kill Your Television.” Back then, we recognized how screens were numbing us, feeding our consumerism, fear, and distraction. Many of us, myself included, turned them off altogether. I didn’t own a television for 10 years (1991-2001), and for the few years after when […]