Another season has come and gone and we're here to mark and celebrate this "sacred juncture" with a mini day retreat. For those of you in the area, join us this Sunday for a 6-mile hike, guided meditation, and Ayurvedic education on seasonal wellness. Check out the event page for more details. In the meantime, here are some questions to reflect upon as we make this transition:

•  What was the highlight(s) of the summer? 
  
• What was one of the biggest lessons learned? 

• From what you gathered throughout the last three months, what do you wish to take with you into this next cycle?

• What do you wish to let go of before entering this new cycle?

• What shifts are you noticing in your external environment as the season begins to change? What about in your internal environment?

• What dietary and lifestyle practices need readjusting at this time? 

As summer is dwindling, we can all feel the change of season on the horizon. Here in Sonoma County, the past few days have been exceptionally hot and I've been enjoying the last of my favorite cooling beverages before  fall comes. 

Hibiscus Flowers are on that list, as they are cooling, sweet, astringent, and in Ayurveda, pitta pacifying. Hibiscus helps to purify the blood, the heart (physically and spiritually) and also improve skin complexion, the circulatory, reproductive, and nervous system. 

For a simple hibiscus infusion, let 1/4 ounce of dried Hibiscus Flowers sit in 1 pint of cool water for about 15 minutes. Traditional Medicinals has a great Hibiscus Blend if you'd rather use tea bags instead of loose flowers. Locally, I recommend The Kefiry's fermented "Hibiscus Maya: Royal Flower Elixir" - very refreshing and just sweet enough. Enjoy this last week of summer! Xo

Yoga Nidra 4-Week Series starts tomorrow at the dhyana Center. Come relax and enjoy!