Vitamin L

Love

No one likes to start out speaking negatively, especially when writing about love. But lately, we have been thinking a lot about the great unloved, and how devastating it is for a society and civilization when people do not have the ability to give or receive love. Love is essential to our being as human beings. Love, care, empathy, kindness, and compassion are...

Microdose Your Yoga

When something reaches the zeitgeist, it already seems passe. It can be seen as a little bit silly, trite and trendy; but the essence of a thing can remain. It can still be a good thing or still be true. Once something becomes a cosmic joke or a collective meme, it seems like it’s a concept that’s already over. But all that said, microdosing your yoga can be very cool. It can get you high in the best of ways, and leaning into microdosing your yoga can bring much needed wellbeing into your life. A little dose can go a long way towards keeping your energy up and mellowing you out without making the full commitment to the long and winding road of an entire practice.

So, let’s look at what microdosing your yoga can look like...

Diddly Squat

Malasana

This pose delivers so much. It’s big bang for the buck and should be included in your regular repertoire. However, the squat position can be quite challenging for many people. Malasana is an Achilles stretch. It can be a hip opener. It hits the adductor muscles, pelvic floor, and groin muscles. The squat position is also a great release for the lower back. It stretches the shin, calve, hamstring, and thigh muscles. It tends to show the overall balance, or lack of balance, in the lower body. It’s also very helpful for the intestines. The good news is that you don’t have to be perfect to access this pose.

The squat position can be approached with...

From the White Lotus Kitchen

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Brassicas season is here, and there are so many great choices and flavorful ways to eat your veggies in the winter season. Brassicas include bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, and kale. These are just some of the fabulous vegetables in this family that can fill your plate and inspire your creative juices. The White Lotus Kitchen is bringing you its roasted cauliflower soup. It’s lightly lemony, smooth and velvety. Every spoonful will warm your heart and tantalize your tastebuds. As with most of our recipes, we encourage you to put your own spin on our offering, and with this soup as it is, or as a base, there is lots of room to be creative. Stay warm. Stay healthy. Be creative.

Sanctuary

Personal Meditation Retreat

We invite you to join us for Sanctuary — Personal Meditation Retreat. Immerse yourself in nature for a time of spiritual sanctuary and take a few well-deserved days to rebalance your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you crave silent contemplation or desire focused time to refine your yoga practice, or whether you're finally going to take time to finish reading or writing that book that's been waiting, there is Sanctuary waiting for you. Come alone or come with a friend or family to celebrate a space out of time. We invite you to the Center, to welcome yourself home. Personal retreat is offered...