Anastasia Godin

Anastasia Godin

Jan
04
2023 - A Year End Review

2023 - A Year End Review

January * The Godin crew gathered in Prescott, WI for the holidays * Silas started walking * Aaron and I both quit out
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Jan
04
The Six Tastes According to Ayurveda

The Six Tastes According to Ayurveda

The five elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth) come together to form three doshas - vata, pitta, and kapha. The
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Dec
28
Understanding Digestion from an Ayurvedic Perspective

Understanding Digestion from an Ayurvedic Perspective

Ayurveda views digestion through rasa (taste), virya (potent energy, either heating or cooling), and vipaka (post-digestive effect). There are 6
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Dec
15
Practical Ayurvedic Tips for Holiday Eating

Practical Ayurvedic Tips for Holiday Eating

I share a very brief introduction to Ayurveda here as knowledge is power! But the tips below are designed for
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Dec
11
The ABCs of My Favorites

The ABCs of My Favorites

Antique Malls Royal Crown Cola RC Antique Mall Missouri Mouse Antiques Flamingos Divine Vintage Books The Path of Practice: A
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Dec
01
DIY Aveda Comfort Tea Blend

DIY Aveda Comfort Tea Blend

I have received requests to share my favorite tea recipe! This blend is inspired from Aveda’s Comfort Tea Blend.
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Nov
20
Ayurvedic Meal Plan for a Vata Individual

Ayurvedic Meal Plan for a Vata Individual

The following Ayurvedic diet plan are general guidelines for a vata predominant person. Before discussing the diet plan it is
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Oct
19
Understanding Ama (Toxins)

Understanding Ama (Toxins)

Ama as defined by Dr. Vasant Lad is raw, uncooked; toxins, a toxic substance that impairs bodily or mental functions
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Sep
23
Shad Darshan - The 6 Philosophies of Life (Brief Overview)

Shad Darshan - The 6 Philosophies of Life (Brief Overview)

*The below information is intended to be a brief overview or outline of the 6 philosophies Ayurveda pulls from. I
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Jun
09
My Ah-Ha Moment

My Ah-Ha Moment

Do you ever have an ah-ha moment that came together from 100 other thoughts/discussions/inspiration/books & articles/ regular
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