You might agree: pomegranates are delicious… but they’re also a bit of a pain in the butt to prepare. And yes, there are probably 27 clever ways to get those little seeds out. Somehow I still manage to make my kitchen look slightly like a crime scene. 😂 For the longest time, that was enough reason for me to think, Eh, I’ll do it later. Funny thing though? I was perfectly happy to stand there and prepare a pomegranate for my chickens. 🐔😂 For them? Of course! Let me get those beautiful little seeds out for you, ladies. For me? Ehhh… maybe later. Well. Apparently things are changing around here. One of the biggest shifts I’ve been noticing lately is very simple: I am finally putting myself on the list of people I take care of as well. And sometimes that shows up in surprisingly small ways. Through the lens of Ayurveda, pomegranate is especially interesting because of its astringent taste. You may have noticed this yourself. When you eat pomegranate or drink pure pomegranate juice, there is that slightly puckering, drying sensation in your mouth. That is the astringent quality at work. In Ayurveda, astringent taste is associated with a toning and contracting quality. Traditionally, pomegranate is considered particularly beneficial for the heart and is used as a food to help support and tone the heart. So when pomegranates are in season, I want to enjoy them. Not because I need another health rule. Not because I need to optimize myself. But because I want to do something kind for my body and take care of my beautiful heart. ❤️ So now I take the extra few minutes. I wrestle with the darn fruit. I accept the murder-scene kitchen counter. Now please tell me: What’s your favorite way to prepare a pomegranate? And does anyone have a brilliant trick for getting those seeds out without redecorating the kitchen? 😂

Hey friends, I wanted to pop in and share what's been going on. For personal reasons, I've had to step away from my teaching position at Temecula Yoga Collective after twenty years there. It was a really hard decision to make, and honestly, I needed a few days to process all the emotions that came with it. This has been a big change for me. But I'm back now and ready to be here with you all again. If you want to chat about anything yoga related or just need to connect, I'm here. Thanks for your patience while I took care of myself.

Good morning, dear Yogi Pack 😉🐺 I just added a new class to the yoga library. It’s an oldie but a goodie, and honestly… real life happened. 😅 My washing machine broke two days before I’m getting ready for my trip to Germany, and we finally got a new one yesterday. That little adventure ate up my recording time. So no fresh video from me today, but this class is fantastic. If your hips need some release and you want to calm down a little, go hop over there. Perfect combo. 🙌 👉 Here’s the link: https://www.skool.com/yoga-40-7155/classroom/2cfa7960?md=02d3104d37974a47aa70b6d9e46f57e2