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Do you want to have a mindful start to the New Year?

New Year Cleanse PromoADENA ROSE AYURVEDA and VIDYA come together for an Ayurvedic-inspired New Year’s Detox

For many, this is a challenging time of year. Here in the Northern Hemisphere it’s getting darker, and colder, and darker….and colder…

Yet we need a cleanse…

It’s not only the weather which invites us to indulge in heavier, sweet foods. The holidays are at time of ritual, of celebration, of bringing light to to the darkness in the form of literal holiday lights, and friends, family and warm hearts. And as we do, as humans, we celebrate with a bounty of special foods. Though special foods are not always to one’s best for us – at least in excess, which tends to happen.

I like to call this a ‘normal abnormality.’ It’s ‘normal’ in our culture, and usual, expected even, but that doesn’t make it healthy.

I lead an Ayurvedic cleanse twice per year, and privately, at the junction of the seasons (as is traditional, Spring/Summer, Summer/Fall.) We talk a lot of kitchari, of agni, of triphala and even castor oil.

But a cleanse like that is not recommended in January. It’s too lightening for some – I speak from experience.

A cleanse in January should be really focused on intention, on renewal, on food as medicine – no to little fasting (hey, we do enter Kapha season January 15th) and warm, cooked, whole, fresh foods.

I am teaming up with Claire of VIDYA to bring you the best of Ayurveda’s knowledge of cleansing, combined with her incredible whole foods recipes and yoga lifestyle, in a two week holistic detox for the New Year.

Included:

  • 50 page ebook of whole food recipes
  • 3 webinars to guide you through the course
  • daily emails of inspiration and guidance
  • a private cleanse forum
  • yoga practices tailored to the season
  • a follow up consultation post-cleanse

A small gift to you

My mailing list members can the code ADENA5 to get $5 off

JOIN US for a GRACEFUL START to 2015

Love,

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Questions? Write me at adena[at]adenaroseayurveda[dot]com

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Orthorexia Nervosa: Can we be TOO mindful about what we eat?

“Your seasoning is mostly self-satisfaction and your drink is mostly fear of all the other food lurking everywhere that is trying to kill you.” – The Terrible Tragedy of a Healthy Eater

Most of what I do is education.  Besides my actual courses in Ayurveda, even my 1-on-1 work is all about learning how body mind and spirit come together and rapping about this with my clients.  My goal is to encourage trust in our innate ability to heal, and though sometimes that’s a slow and subtle change,  it’s so much about learning how to get out of our own way.  Sometimes this means we need to surrender old attachments to what is ‘right’ or even what is ‘healthy’ from outdated or jaded teachings.

We are all individuals.  And this statement is not a cop out.  From my Ayurvedic lens, I can see that we are born with certain physiological tendencies, and then our life experiences exert their own effect on things.  Check out this sweet podcast from my teacher, Cate Stillman, on Ayurveda and Epigenetics – aka changing your genetic expression is possible through changes in diet and lifestyle – like, WHOA.)

These life experiences are going to influence the power of our digestion and our mental state, habits and patterns of reaction, too. So many of us have compromised digestion, and the signs are not always an obviously upset tummy or gas pain.  First disclaimer: *This is not another blog post telling you what’s good or bad to eat. You’re probably perfectly healthy, right now, so don’t worry.*  I want to comment on two things that are interesting to me as a person who is mindful about what I eat:

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En-lighten Up: Spring Cleanse

Do you want to get a handle on Spring allergies?  Know you need to get out of your cycle of stress, but not sure how to break free? 
5 discount coupons available
for my 7-Day Online Cleanse CourseThe first 5 people to use the code SPRINGCLEANING14
get 30% off the full price.

This cleanse is full of

practical tools for balancing mind, body and spirit not only for the week, but for your whole life.  There are only 5 coupons available.

Questions about the course?
Simply reply to this email with your questions.
Love, Adena
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“Thank you so much for your beautiful seven day ayurvedic cleanse. I loved every bit of it. I have never enjoyed a cleanse before, but every aspect of your program was gentle, flexible, yummy, and inspiring. The morning routines easily fit my schedule and the self massage and yoga were delightfully nurturing.The food was delicious, filling, and restorative as well as cleansing. I have even more energy, more peace, and more inspiration than before!  I can’t thank you enough for sharing your wisdom and experience to help  create what felt, to me, much more like a home spa week, than any cleanse I have ever experienced in the past.”   — Ann Albers, Author, Spiritual Instructor
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Spring Cleansing Info and Recorded Call

In the Spring time, our physiology is ready to lighten up.  Listen to my recording about why we cleanse in Ayurveda, and why Spring is a natural time to cleanse, here. ramp

The coupon code for Feb 6 – 9, 2014 is ALILSELFLOVE14, and it is good for 15% off my 7 Day Ayurvedic Cleanse Course.  (Get it? A little self love for V-Day?)

*You can use this code in my Square Market only.

Sign up this weekend to get the discount, and begin your cleanse when you are ready – you will have access to the classroom for at least 6 months – there is no rush. (But remember, Spring is best! 🙂 )

*Before you place your order, be sure the enter the code, right above the price in the lower right hand corner. Once again, find the link to the free recording on Ayurvedic home cleansing this Spring here.

Not ready for a full 7 Days? Try just one…

Leave your questions in the comments section!

Love, Adena