There are many species of Birch (16 in N. America), however, only a handful have been traditionally documented for their therapeutic value. Cultures from all over the world have valued the healing properties of these short-lived trees (30-200yrs), such as Ayurveda, TCM, the Eclectics, and Western European Pharmacopeias for uses such as medicine, building materials, and starting fires.  Read more...

I would like to think of my womb as a golden vessel of light, filled with grace and peace, clear from doubts and insecurities, as a healthy vessel that with breath alone, can be nourished or cleansed. The fact though, that this sacred vessel has been so ignored and devalued in our modern day culture. Read more...

For many people, in all walks of life, connecting to Nature is a means to connect to oneself. The irony here is that more and more people are getting further away from Nature. There is a disconnection happening not only with our external world, but as we are mirrors of the macrocosm, we are also becoming disconnected from our own true Nature. Read more...

 It is my belief that our plant allies mirror and support the human condition. The main difference is their soft spoken, immobile (planted) nature and selfless action. I also wonder truly, are they selfless? More than humans, that is for sure. Flowers are the plant’s full expression when nurtured in such a way that the highest, most complete aspect of its Self can blossom. Read more...

As I emerged from the depths of deep sleep, night opening up into the dawn, I felt a misty realization float forward into my awareness. It came in the form of a question, an often asked question, but was followed by a sweet and true answer. Why am I feeling anxious? The answer was revealed as waves of breath settled deep into my being, opening up the lining around my low belly that tends to carry stress, busy-ness and business. Read more...