Leaping Lotus Wellness Studio

04/06/2025

View of the backwaters in Cherai. Witnessing the flow of all nature. Fishermen out every morning before sunrise. Dogs know their role. Everything just flows. Humans are a part of the flow. There’s no separation from nature. Listen to the sounds.

It’s all one.

In Ayurveda, we use nature to heal on all levels. In the ancient Ayurvedic texts, it explains how humanity is suffering because they have separated themselves from nature. The mind made that separation and our bodies, hearts and spirits are feeling the effects. We are not separate.

03/29/2025

Sharing the beautiful and courageous work of a colleague. Sabrina was a guest speaker at the studio and did a fabulous presentation on safety in the home. As violence continues, so does the quest for peace. Unhealed trauma gets passed down through generations. Trauma can be confusing to understand, because in some cases abuse can be very subtle. This work is deeply aligned with Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic Phycology. Several of my Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic Phycology clients are working through the layers of trauma. Incredible human beings.

Reach out to OSSO SAFE if you are aware of violence in a home!
https://www.ossosafe.com

03/29/2025

Magical India ~ Incredibly peacful sunrise walk in the forest. Birdwatching ~ elephant hunting ~ leech learning. The monkeys are always up to something. We knew elephants were close.

03/29/2025

Conscious Connection: We Are One In Love
Yoga, Ta**ra & Ayurveda Retreat | Gateway Ranch | May 15-18, 2025
Flagstaff, Arizona

Click the link for retreat details and registration.

Get tickets online for Conscious Connection: We Are One In Love here.

03/25/2025

SAVE THE DATE ~ our next Chat-tty Tea is on Wednesday April 9th from 7:30-8:30pm.
This is our free monthly viewing gathering, open to anyone. Click the link below to RSVP. A link will be sent once upon RSVP completion.

Topic: The art of living simply. What does this mean? Spring is a wonderful time to think about simplicity. This goes far beyond, cleaning out the extra stuff in your home. This will be a very informative and interactive gathering. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Make your favorite cup of tea, and join me on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The virtual gathering will be from 7:30-8:30pm/ET. Each 60 minute program will have a theme and a topic. The topics will all be related to Wellness, Yoga, Ayurveda and Health.

03/25/2025

Our Next Yoga and the Mind will be on Wednesday April 2nd. from 7-8:30pm.

In this episode of Yoga and the Mind, we will talk about "Merging the Mind with the Heart."

"We will talk about the role of the mind and the role of the heart, from both the Eastern and Western perspective. Then, we will lay out the framework for merging the two. From the Western perspective, this is related to developing our Emotional Intelligence. We will talk about Empathy and the ability to emotionally communicate with others, and with ourselves.

From the Eastern perspective, meaning in the Yogic texts, the Mind is a servant to the Heart. The East is vastly different when it comes to this topic and many others. We will dive into the understanding of what the Eastern view of of "Wisdom" is and how we can put tools in place as westerners, to merge our mind with our heart.

The concept of living from our heart is something foreign to the West. I often use the expression, "We are living from the neck, up."

We will briefly review our last episode, which was the concept of "befriending" the mind, as it connects to this episode.

Bring your enthusiasm and curiosity! Come prepared to share thoughts and ask questions! This will be deeply informative!

To register, click the link below and follow the prompts.

The art of Yoga has many layers. In this virtual workshop. We will dive into the human tendencies' of the mind, and learn how Yoga & Ayurveda can support a healthy mind. This will be an educational experience. Looking forward to seeing you there!

03/24/2025

Pineapples for miles and miles ~ as far as the eye can see. The fruit of Mother India nourishes all the senses. Rejuvenation for all the layers.

03/21/2025

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The platform for the Politics of Love is “Oneness.” Sign me up!!This is a continuation from my last post titled, "Let's Talk About Love baby ~ L.O.V.E." As always, I’m writing from a place of love, merging Eastern and Western views, sharing perspectives and supporting our wellbeing. It's impor...

03/15/2025

Incredible silence ~ incredible feeling of expansion ~ mountain meditation. Mother India never disappoints.

03/11/2025

CHATT-TY Tea is back!!
Join is for our first virtual tea of the year.
7:30-8:30pm est ~ Wednesday 3/12
This is our free monthy virtual gathering.
This month’s topic:
Preparing our bodies for the Spring season from the Ayurvedic persoective.

To join: click the RSVP button and it will send a zoom link.

See you there!

Make your favorite cup of tea, and join me on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The virtual gathering will be from 7:30-8:30pm/ET. Each 60 minute program will have a theme and a topic. The topics will all be related to Wellness, Yoga, Ayurveda and Health.

03/08/2025

After the long journey off-roading up the mountain we arrived to this. The bumpy road is worth traveling. All the wild twists and turns and uncertain moments, lead us to a place where we could never get to without taking a chance. The unpaved road is full of unknowns and doubts, but it’s also full of possibilities! It all depends on how you choose to see it. India adventurers!

03/07/2025

When the road ahead isn’t stable, it’s an opportunity for us to create a safe path for us to travel…we can build a foundation to move forward and not stay stuck. We all have the ability to create a road for ourselves and our lives. It takes moving one rock at a time…slowly it builds into a path of clarity and stability so we can travel onward. India adventures.

03/06/2025

Post Retreat Adventure in India! Went Off-Roading up an huge mountain. We started our journey at 5am so that we could watch the sunrise! Stay tuned for more! Ma Bharat (Mother India) is always full of surprises!

03/03/2025

Ganeshpuri Bhakti Pilgrimage Retreat 2025 ~ Roof Top Celebration ~ Celebration completion of an incredible journey together! Special and sacred sharing. Stay tuned for details for our next India Retreat.

02/27/2025

Ayurveda Wellness Retreat 2025 ~ Beach stroll ~ Families come out for some beach time on Sundays. Stay tuned ~ details for our next retreat coming soon.

02/26/2025

Welcome to another LLWS post where East meets West. We are scratching the surface of a big topic ~ Understanding Masculine and Feminine energy.

Understanding this is a vital part how we communicate with ourselves and with each other. It’s the nectar of all relationships.

https://www.leapinglotusfit.com/post/east-meets-west-~-understanding-masculine-and-feminine-energy~

Welcome to another LLWS post. As always, these post are written to invoke thought and expand our horizons. The age old topic of masculine and feminine energy, has been talked about from so many different perspectives. Let's take a look at it from the Yoga and Ayurvedic perspective and compare it to....

02/25/2025

Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat 2025 ~ as part of our wellness retreat we experience South Indian culture. Bharatanatyam is a type of classical Indian dance which tells a story. The stories are often a way to express a spiritual devotion. It’s incredibly beautiful to watch. The use of mudras and intricate footwork is breathtaking. Stay tuned for our upcoming retreat details!