A Warming Tonic for the Final Days of Winter

On a whim, I recently bought a small container of goat’s milk the other day. While drinking the earthy tasting, calcium-loaded substance, I was reminded of Mahatma Gandhi’s reference to goat’s milk in his autobiography “The Story of My Experiments with Truth.”  

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A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.
-Mahatma Gandhi

The Meaning of Aum

From time to time a yoga student will ask me, “What does Aum mean?”  When I began practicing yoga, I certainly wondered the same! 

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Sprout into the Spring with this Mung Bean Salad

Celebrate the freshness of spring with this colorful sprouted mung bean salad featuring root vegetables and sweet potatoes. Easy to prepare and full of nutrients, it’s a delicious and simple way to enjoy seasonal eating.

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A Tea to Help You Detox Both Body & Mind

According to the ancient practice of Chinese medicine, optimal health is achieved when five metaphorical elements that exist within the body ­wood, fire, earth, metal, and water­ are in harmony.  Spring, which is finally around the corner, is associated with the wood element.

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Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
– Confucius

Our Visit to a Passive House

Today, we’re eager to share about a Passive House (Passivehaus in German) located in Westport, CT. It’s among the most energy efficient homes in the world and is a product of real estate developer Doug McDonald’s vision, committed work, and love of his family and the earth.

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