It’s 5 a.m., and I’ve just awakened in a pool of my own sweat—again. Even though the overnight forecast was for 14 degrees, I discarded my fuzzy socks and flannel pajama pants when the first heat wave hit, just as I was about to fall asleep for the first time. I know that right now, I should close my eyes, listen to a guided yogic relaxation practice I have queued up and maybe fall back … [Read more...]
After surgery for deep endometriosis and complex fibroids resulted in ovarian failure and sudden menopause, I found myself standing at an incredibly tender threshold. I could try to push through my recovery, the way so many of us are taught to do. Or I could offer my body the medicine it was quietly asking for–deep rest, real nourishment, restorative movement, and a gentle routine aligned with … [Read more...]