Why Cleanse? What to Avoid, and How to Prepare and Integrate Gently

The desire to pause, simplify, and renew is not new. Across many cultures and spiritual traditions, people have used fasting, dietary restraint, and ritual purification as ways to prepare for sacred moments, support reflection, and reconnect with body and spirit. Ancient Egyptian and Greek traditions included forms of fasting and food abstinence connected to purification and healing, while Ayurveda has long emphasized individualized practices related to food, digestion, rest, and balance.

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerSeptember 16, 2026cleanse, fast, detox, juicing, juice cleanse, diet, mindful eating, ahimsa, energy, retraint, compassion, karuna, mudhita

Understanding What You’re Feeling During Meditation

Meditation is often described as a practice of calm, clarity, or inner peace. But many people discover something different when they sit quietly: restlessness, sadness, irritation, numbness, anxiety, grief, or a sudden rush of emotion. This is not necessarily a sign that meditation is “going wrong.” Often, it is a sign that you are beginning to notice experiences that were already present beneath the noise and momentum of daily life.

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerAugust 19, 2026emotional literacy, meditation, anger, sadness, guilt, envy, stress, compassion

From Pain to Empowerment: Bridging Fitness and Yoga for Holistic Well-Being by Malcolm March

This month guest writer, Malcolm March shares with us his journey to transform his physique while in chronic pain and his holistic approach to personal training. He is now a professional personal trainer.

Audio Meditation: Nature Reflects Our True Nature

I am offering a meditation to connect us with the intelligence of nature and how it is a reflection of our own true nature. It is meant to be practiced outdoors so we can experience, first-hand, the support available to us in the natural world. The recording is 13 minutes, but please give yourself at least 15-20 minutes to complete the full practice.

Audio MeditationSierra WagnerSeptember 11, 2024eco-therapy, nature, equanimity, compassion, natural intelligence

A Yogis Journey to a Plant-Based Diet

If you don't know me personally you probably don't know that about two years ago I decided to stop eating animals and animal products. A lot of people ask me why I've made the shift to veganism and I think what I have to say is relevant to everyone, especially those interested in creating a healthy, yogic lifestyle.