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Welcome to the Living in the Light Wellness Blog, a space for inspiration, reflection, and connection.
Each month, we share yoga practices, mindful reflections, and eco-friendly living tips to help you nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
✨ Breathe in, ground yourself, and join us as we live more fully in the light.
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Cerena's One-Pot Chickpea, Kale & Tortellini Soup
This one-pot chickpea, kale, and tortellini soup is cozy, nourishing, and easy to make. A comforting winter recipe perfect for busy nights and cold weather.
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A Gift I Gave Myself This Year: A Sauna in My Office
Discover the benefits of infrared sauna use and how adding a sauna to an office has supported circulation, warmth, relaxation, and nervous system reset during the workday.
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Maybe Yes, Maybe No. We’ll See.
When life feels out of control, staying present can be the hardest practice. A yoga-inspired reflection on uncertainty, patience, and trusting what unfolds.
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Eat a Plant-Based Diet & Save the Environment (and Maybe a Soul)
Choosing a plant-based diet can improve your health, reduce your environmental footprint, and bring more mindful intention to your meals. Learn how simple food shifts can make a meaningful impact—this Thanksgiving and beyond.
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Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
Discover how to practice Camel Pose (Ustrasana), a heart-opening yoga posture that builds strength, improves posture, and invites emotional clarity and gratitude.
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Cherishing the Unrepeatable
Discover the Japanese concept of ichigo ichie and learn how cherishing unrepeatable moments can deepen presence, gratitude, and everyday mindfulness.
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Zucchini Feta Casserole (A Moosewood Favorite)
This recipe comes from the legendary Moosewood Cookbook, inspired by the Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, New York. I dined here countless times while I was at Cornell. This casserole is warm, flavorful and perfect for fall or winter. Over the years, I’ve adapted it slightly by swapping the bulgur for quinoa and skipping the tamari, and it still comes out delicious every time. It also ties beautifully into Doug’s plant-based theme this month. It is hearty enough to stand on it
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What Are You Hungry For?
Hold on to that feeling of aliveness as we move further into fall. October's month theme: Icchā.
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Wolves and the Environment: Nothing to Howl At
Wolves are not just wild icons. They are vital players in keeping our ecosystem balanced and thriving. On our recent yoga retreat group visit to Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, MA, our group had a rare chance to observe a pack of North American Grey Wolves. Their magnificent white fur coats, quiet strength and their plaintive howls were unforgettable. One of the more interesting things we learned is how powerfully wolves beneficially impact their environment. When wolves were rein
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