wellness

Organic garlic and organic onion are valuable herbs that benefit the body, add flavor to foods and are well known for their healing qualities. They are both members of the allium family, among chives, shallots, and leeks. They are one of the oldest and easiest plants to grow and have been cultivated for millennia. It is said that both garlic and onions originated in Asia but onions and garlic grew wild in the Americas and were popular long before Europeans arrived. Onions were regarded as a god in ancient Egypt – because of an onion’s many layers, it symbolized life.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Benefits:

Increases flexibility in the spine.

“Massages” internal organs.

Helps with sciatica.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Both sitting bones are weighted on the floor.

One leg is folded under, while the other is bent up with foot on floor outside opposite thigh.

One hand is placed behind back lined up with spine. The other hand hold the knee of the bent knee.

Pelvis is in a neutral position. Do not twist from the pelvis.

Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah”, originated in the area of Chile and Peru and flourishes in altitudes from 12,000 to 15,000 feet. It is a fruit of the family Chenopodium and is an annual herb with seeds growing in clusters at the top of the stalk, much like millet. The native peoples used the seeds for cereal, in cakes and brewed into a beer; the leaves were eaten much like spinach. It was the second most cultivated crop in the native cultures and highly valued for its protein and high nutritional content.  

A sedentary lifestyle is bad for you—try this 10-minute chair yoga routine to help you adjust better to your desk job.

Happy autumn solstice! September 22 officially marks the beginning of fall, and what better way to pay homage to the withdrawing sun than with 108 sun salutations at sunrise or sunset? It’s a number that’s auspicious in Buddhism and many more religions. The malas (rosaries) of Tibetan monks include 108 beads, which is a nod to the 108 volumes Buddha dubbed the Tibetan Kangyur. Zen priests also wear 108 beads in a juzu on their wrists.

With the kids back in school and colder weather on the way, it won’t be long before the sniffles and sneezing begin. That's right, cold and flu season is steadily creeping upon us. But no worries, because there is definitely an essential oil for that!

A look inside of Mother Earth's Medicine Cabinet will show you 7 different essential oils you should add to your collection to help combat cold and flu season. This list of 7 consists of my personal favorites to use.

The Truth About Aztec Clay (Part 1) went over the science behind the clay, the different forms of it, and a few different ways to use it externally. Today we are going to go over the benefits of using the clay internally.

When using Aztec clay internally there are two important things you will want to be sure to check:

I hate kombucha. I hadn’t tried it until recently, but danggg. It tastes like spiked vinegar and apple juice. No thank you. As much as the yoga blogs and Pinterest posts rave about its benefits…I can’t. On top of this aversion, I also don’t have long skinny legs, a calm demeanor, or cool tattoos. But the good news is: I’m still a yogi.

Simone Biles, Alexandra Raisman, and Madison Kocian are just some of the young gymnasts to capture our hearts at recent Olympics. Their hard work has paid off in gold, silver, and especially health. Let’s take a look at some of the many health benefits of one of America’s most competitive sports.

Salabhasana / Locust

Benefits:

• Strengthens entire back of body (back, legs, arms, shoulders)
• Great chest opener as well as abdominal strengthener.

Foundation & General Alignment:

• Low belly, legs and feet are on the floor.
• Press down through the toes.
• Both belly and butt are toned, make sure butt is not gripping.
• Shoulder blades hug back of rips to help open the chest.
• Natural curve in the neck.

Common Problems: