Traditions That Bind Us
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We asked Green Lotus instructors and healers to share their favorite holiday traditions.
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Candy Cane Cookies
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I love these cookies during the holidays, not only because they are fun to make and delicious, but also because they come from my grandmother’s Cooky Book by Betty Crocker, copyright 1963.
Read MoreWinter Is a Masterpeace
/The quiet of the season
as snow white settles in,
a canvas for the heart and mind -
where should I begin
Be Mindful of Your Vitamin D
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Vitamin D deficiency is so prevalent that one-billion people are estimated to be affected – it's known as a global health problem and even referred to as the “ignored epidemic”.
Read MoreHarvest Sideshow
/This recipe, Harvest Sideshow, comes from a delightful workshop I attended in 1999 called Jazz Cooking, led by the amazing Twin Cities author and thought leader Leah Skurdal. The essence of the class, explained so beautifully by Leah, is that there are basic flavor and texture groupings in cooking, just as there are basic chord progressions and patterns in jazz. Once we know those groupings and patterns, we can work with them and "riff", playing within that framework.
Read MoreCelebrating the Season with Crystals & Stones
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Crystals and stones can lend support and provide energetic balance during this time. Each stone has a unique molecular structure and vibration, one created as the stone forms. It is the vibrational frequency of the stone that gives each its properties….
Read MoreA Gift For You and For You to Share
/Whether we share our family recipes, our own creations, riffs on classics, or recipes informed by traditional medicine, our hope is that our recipes and food stories provide nourishment of both body and soul. They are sent with love and warm wishes.
This holiday season we’re sharing some of the “golden-oldie” favorites…
Read MoreImages of Light
/In the dark days of winter, around the Winter Solstice, we long for the light of the sun. Our wintertime traditions with stories of bright stars, traditions of Yule logs and candles, and decorating with twinkling lights all serve as reminders to look toward the coming light in all its forms.
Read MoreMocktails & Cocktails for Your Seasonal Celebrations
/When I was a girl, the Christmas holiday was a weeklong gathering of my mom’s five siblings and all of their children in my grandparents’ house. We all cooked, baked cookies, strung popcorn and cranberries to hang on the tree, played cards, and sang together in the days leading up to Christmas.
Read MoreVeggie Curry: Spiced to Ignite Your Digestive Fires and Soothe Your Soul
/If you have not prepared Indian food, this vibrantly yellow curry is a great place to start. Once you have these spices on hand, you can use them in varying combinations to prepare a variety of Indian dishes in addition to various curries including biryani, korma, and vindaloo.
Read MoreDIY Aromatherapy Body Butter
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This all-natural, skin soothing body butter is easy to make with just a few ingredients that can be found at a natural food market or ordered online.
Read MoreBa Bao Zhou (Eight Treasure Congee)
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Ba Bao Zhou (Eight Treasure Congee) is a nutritious and delicious warm porridge to enjoy during colder months. This dish is high in protein and fiber to give you energy and stimulate digestion ….
Read MoreThe Fantastic Flexible (and Warming) Practice of Yoga
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One of the many reasons a yoga practice supports physical well-being is because asana and pranayama build internal heat in nearly every kind of class that includes movement….
Read MoreHerbs for Immunity: Elderberry
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Elderberries and garlic have been shown to help to prevent flu viruses from invading the body and replicating themselves. There are many herbs that can help build your immune resilience, and it’s much easier than you may think to incorporate into your day-to-day routine.
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