JenZen Living Ayurveda & Yoga

03/17/2026

"I didn't change anything—but my body did."

I hear this from women constantly, and recently, I felt it myself when I stepped on the scale. Even with a dedicated Ayurvedic lifestyle, menopause is a powerful physiological reorganization that we can’t simply "will" away.

But what if we stopped fighting the change and started listening to the signals?

I just published a deep dive into Menopause through the Ayurvedic lens. We’re talking about everything from achy hips and hot flashes to why your body might be holding onto a little extra "cushion" to support your hormones. https://wix.to/VnpOV7h

The other day I stepped on the scale—something I rarely do—and saw a number I hadn’t seen since I was nine months pregnant.It’s been 30+ years since those days of nursery prep and baby kicks, yet here was that same number. I laughed a little… and then I felt that familiar wave of frustrati...

03/17/2026

🌿 Little morning experiment underway…
As my gift from Banyan for being one of their top sellers in February, I chose this beautiful jar of herbal ghee.

Before anything else — thank you to everyone who has supported my work through Banyan Botanicals. When you purchase herbs through my links, it truly helps me continue creating blogs, recipes, and educational resources so more people can learn about Ayurveda and find balance in their lives. I’m deeply grateful. 💜

This one felt especially fitting after writing my recent blog on fatty liver and detoxification. Spring is a natural time in Ayurveda to support the liver and gently cleanse.

So… this is my new morning ritual experiment.

Abhyanga.
Yoga.
Hot water.
And now… a spoonful of herbal ghee.

I’m even considering pairing it with dandelion tea instead of plain hot water. Honestly it sounds delicious.

I mean… it’s ghee. Why wouldn’t it be? I love ghee. I love oil.

First impressions after a few sips:
Warm, nutty aroma.
Rich and smooth.
A slightly bitter bite at first that softens and rounds out as it melts.
Very intriguing.

Of course I’ll report back with anything I notice shifting… because you all know that’s what I do. 🤷‍♀️🤣

Now I’m curious…
Have you ever used herbal ghee or taken ghee as part of a daily practice?

OR

Do you have a morning ritual that helps you feel grounded for the day?

Tea?
Lemon water?
Coffee?
Meditation?
Oil pulling?
Nothing at all?

Tell me below — I love hearing what others are doing. 🌿

And speaking of curiosity… in the coming days I’ll be opening a small number of spots for Ask Jennifer: Ayurveda Q&A where you can reply to my newsletter with your Ayurvedic questions. Many of your questions end up inspiring future blogs so others can learn as well.

Stay tuned.

03/16/2026

Monday Medicine 🌿
It’s the last week of winter, and the weather is doing what it always does this time of year—cool one day, warmer the next.

After a long cold winter, it’s natural to crave heat and sunshine. But in Ayurveda we remember that too much warmth too quickly isn’t always what the body needs. Just like the earth, we are slowly waking up.

This is a beautiful time to invite gentle movement back into the body—
walking, hiking, yoga, fresh air.

Nourish yourself with warm, light meals, spring greens, and digestive spices like coriander, cumin, fennel, and turmeric to gently awaken agni after winter.

I’ve also been slowly building my Ayurvedic Food Database on the website. It’s becoming a place to explore foods through the lens of Ayurveda while also including a bit of Western nutritional insight—a bridge between these two ways of understanding food and the body.
It’s still growing, and I’d truly love your feedback as people begin exploring it.
https://www.jenzenliving.com/food-nutrition

I’m also taking this week to reset a bit myself—no classes, just space to prepare for spring.

And I’ve been working on some exciting new body treatments for spring resets that I’ll be sharing more about later this week. Stay tuned. ✨

How are you welcoming the shift toward spring?

03/15/2026

🌱 A Step Into Spring

With all the snowmelt this past week, I’ve found myself back in the garden — uncovering the strawberries, raking the beds, and preparing the first space that will soon be planted. The earth is softening, the birds are returning, and you can feel the quiet stirring of a new season.

Next Saturday, the 21st from 2-6PM, I’ll be hosting my Planting Seeds Spring Equinox Retreat, a small and intimate gathering to welcome the turning of the season together.

We will move, breathe, reflect, plant seeds for what is to come, and share a warm nourishing meal together.

We’ll begin by awakening our inner fire with Kapalabhati breath, followed by gentle sun salutations to greet the returning light. We’ll talk about Ayurveda in the spring season, plant seeds for the months ahead, and gather together for warm food and tea.

If the weather allows, we’ll close around the fire. And if spring decides to hold onto winter just a little longer, we’ll stay warm inside with tea and warm oil facials instead.

These gatherings are intentionally small and cozy.

🌿 Registration closes tomorrow.

If you feel called to welcome spring with intention, I would love to share this space with you.

🔗 Register here: https://www.jenzenliving.com/service-page/spring-equinox-retreat-planting-seeds?referral=service_list_widget

A step into the earth… ready for what is ready to grow.

03/11/2026

Ahhh… back on my rock.

For the past 12 years, this little rock has held many seasons of my life. It’s where much of my healing began, and where I still return for grounding, strength, and perspective.

The birds are returning, the earth is waking, and the sun finally feels warm again on the skin.

Nature has a way of reminding us how to begin again.
💜

03/11/2026

Seasonal transitions can feel strange in the body.
Some people feel anxious and restless…
Others feel heavy, foggy, or congested.
Ayurvedic body treatments help guide the body back toward balance.

✨ Abhyanga (warm oil massage)— grounding and nourishing
✨ Garshana (dry brushing) — stimulating and energizing
✨ Vishesh — deeper detoxifying support

Which one is your body asking for?

03/10/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🌸🧘‍♀️
As winter's stillness begins to fade, I warmly invite you to welcome the vibrant energy of spring with my new yoga schedule! This season, I'm guiding us into more movement, focusing on slow, mindful, and breath-led sun salutations. These gentle yet powerful sequences are designed to awaken your body and lovingly help release any accumulated "ama" (toxins) from the colder months, fostering a more balanced sense of well-being.

In my classes, I always craft the experience with gentleness and modifications for all levels, encouraging a true "beginner's mind" in every pose. My intention is for movement to nurture, not strain, ensuring everyone can participate and benefit from the practice in a way that feels right for them.

To ensure a personalized and comfortable experience for all, please note that pre-registration is required as I have limited space. I encourage you to secure your spot soon!

Join me to cultivate lightness, clarity, and renewed vitality as nature reawakens. I look forward to flowing together into a brighter, more energetic spring with you!

03/10/2026

Spring yoga schedule 🌿

Wednesdays — 7 AM & 6 PM
Fridays — 8:30 AM

This time of year we begin gently waking the body from winter's slower rhythm — encouraging circulation, movement, and renewed vitality.

No classes March 18 & 20.

03/09/2026

Spring is the season of planting — both in the garden and in our lives.

During the 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭, we’ll gather for yoga, a seed planting ceremony, seasonal food, and reflection around the fire.

Each participant will plant their own medicinal or culinary herb seeds to take home and nurture through the season.

🌱 Spring Equinox Retreat — Planting Seeds
March 21

03/09/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥 🍲💛

Today’s medicine isn't something you'll find in a cabinet; it’s something we build with intention right in the kitchen.

As we navigate the "spring forward" time change and that shift from winter’s heavy Kapha energy, my own body has been feeling the transition. I've noticed that familiar sinus heaviness and a bit of morning grogginess. When we feel "stuck" in the seasonal mud, the best medicine is a meal that prioritizes lightness, vitality, and bioavailability.

This Golden Digestive Egg Drop Nourish Bowl is my new personal go-to "bridge" meal. It’s designed to kindle Agni (your digestive fire) without overheating the system, helping us move through these raw, unpredictable spring days with a bit more grace.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞:

𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐝𝐳𝐮𝐤𝐢 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬: Sprouting reduces the gas and bloating that can spike during this Vata-heavy time change. It increases the Prana (life force) of the food—I’ve actually been sprouting these on my counter lately with my granddaughter Madelyn!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞" 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: I use ginger, cumin, coriander, fennel, and turmeric to help "melt" that accumulated winter stagnation and wake up a sluggish metabolism.

𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: We pair turmeric with black pepper and ghee to ensure your body actually absorbs the benefits.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬: By hitting every taste—from the bright squeeze of lemon to the bitter fresh spinach—this bowl signals deep satisfaction to your nervous system, which helps curb those late-winter cravings.

Watching life quite literally "wake up" in the form of these sprouts on my kitchen counter is a beautiful reminder that we are moving in tandem with nature.

📖 The full Master Recipe is below—Save this post to support your rhythm this week.

✨ Looking for more ways to sync up? My latest blog post shares 5 ways I’m personally resetting my circadian rhythm this week.

03/08/2026

Is the time change leaving you "wired but tired?" 🕰️✨

​While the clocks on our walls reset instantly, our delicate internal system—what we call Dinacharya in Ayurveda—takes a bit longer to catch up. This sudden shift often triggers a spike in Vata dosha, leaving you feeling restless yet exhausted.

​In my latest blog post, I’m diving into why this transition feels so heavy and how to gently guide your body back to its natural frequency.

We aren't just losing an hour of sleep; we are standing at the doorway of spring, where winter’s heavy Kapha energy begins to soften and move.

​3 simple ways to recalibrate over the next few days:

​Wake with the Sun: This is the most effective way to sync your circadian rhythm with the new daylight hours.

​Sip Warm Water: Start your morning with a warm glass to flush out accumulated winter Kapha and wake up your digestion.

​Use the "Big Five" Spices: Ginger, cumin, coriander, fennel, and turmeric are your best friends for clearing seasonal "mud".

​✨ Read the full guide for 5 ways to reset your rhythm naturally: https://www.jenzenliving.com/post/daylight-savings-ayurveda-circadian-rhythm