by Sonja Semyonova | May 20, 2021 | Intuitive Ayurveda, Journal, Nourish Ayurvedic (un)Recipes, Wisdom Bites
Dates are a total win-win in any Ayurvedic kitchen. Not only are they one of the best ways to strengthen our vitality (known in Ayurveda as ojas, our inner elixir), they are also delicious. And, it turns out, dates are kind of magical. The magic is in their...
by Sonja Semyonova | May 19, 2021 | Intuitive Ayurveda, Journal, Nourish Ayurvedic (un)Recipes, Wisdom Bites
I used to hate rice. At least I thought I did. In the Midwestern U.S. where I was raised, rice was not sacred. It was a dry, instant thing served as an afterthought when there weren’t enough chicken breasts to go around. I found it a relief when the magazines began to...
by Sonja Semyonova | May 17, 2021 | Intuitive Ayurveda, Journal, Nourish Ayurvedic (un)Recipes, Wisdom Bites
Roasted vegetables is my mealtime superpower. I love Ayurveda’s focus on cooking fresh food, but I’m also a mom and do some other work on the side. I need to make sure that I’m as efficient as possible in the kitchen while also making sure that I eat fresh...
by Sonja Semyonova | May 13, 2021 | BirthStory, Confessionals, Journal, Mamahood, Sacred Feminism, Self-love
As I write this my daughter is settling in for a nap for the first time ever at her daycare. At first glance, it may sound odd to say that with such a dramatic tone. I mean, to use the precious beginning line of a post to tell you that she’s taking a nap at her school...
by Sonja Semyonova | May 12, 2021 | BirthStory, Emotional Digestion, Journal, Self-love, Wisdom Bites
Imagine you’ve just eaten a very big meal (think: holidays or big parties). You feel weighed down, heavy, perhaps a bit regretful. You feel disgusted at the idea of eating again. And days later, your digestion will likely still be affected. It’s no different when...
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