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Ahimsa in Transition ~ A Kind Beginning
Marking the end of chemotherapy and a gentle reprieve before the next phase of treatment, this reflection honors the yogic principle of Ahimsa… nonviolence, as a compass for renewal. As summer arrives and plans for a joyful family reunion in California unfold, this piece holds space for tenderness, softness, and return as I contemplates the… Read more
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Reflection Entry Two ~ Tears as Medicine
~ On Crying and the Healing Body Yoga Through Cancer: A Sacred Return to Self – A companion series by Leora Reflections released in rhythm with recovery This morning, I cried. It wasn’t a dramatic cry or even a fully conscious one. I was in the bath, one of my early morning rituals, a place where my frayed… Read more
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The Taste of Ancient Riches
The Taste of Ancient Riches: Chai, Ghee, and Bath Rituals for Chemo Recovery and Reconnection. Ayurvedic healing rituals chemo recovery self-care chai for digestion ghee benefits Ayurveda sacred bathing practice lymphatic self massage turmeric and Brahmi tea post-chemo skincare ancient feminine rituals holistic healing after cancer Read more
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The dharma of survival
This piece was written over time, journaled in notebooks, written on scapes of paper during the thick of chemotherapy, when my body ached, my mind quieted, and survival became a sacred yet very human vocation. I chose to go through treatment alone. I took myself to each chemo session, walked myself into the chemo lounge,… Read more
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~ Rumi’s, The Guest House ~
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. Read more
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Yoga Through Cancer: A Sacred Return to Self_A Soft Place to Begin
Whether you are going through cancer yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply moving through a hard season, I hope this space offers some warmth. Some truth. Some breath. You are not alone. Read more
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