Sanctuary Integrative Health

12/16/2025

12/15/2025

Sometimes, doing something good for you can be as simple as a warm cup in your hands.

Relax, unwind, and cozy up with these delicious Ayurvedic elixirs, created by Larissa Hall Carlson, Lead Faculty member for the Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda, designed to bring balance to the body and the mind. Each elixir is tailored to offer a gentle way to support energy and balance and nourish your state of mind.

Vata Elixir: Spiced Milk

This nourishing, soothing spiced milk is ideal for the vata seasons of fall and winter.

1 cup organic milk (or your favorite nondairy alternative)
¼ tsp turmeric powder
¼ tsp ginger powder
Small pinch cinnamon powder
Small pinch cardamom powder
Small pinch black pepper

In a small saucepan, bring milk and spices to a low boil for five minutes. Add a dash of nutmeg at night to support sleep, ½ teaspoon of ghee to relieve constipation, or one teaspoon maple syrup after milk has already boiled if you’re craving something sweeter. Avoid spiced milk when fighting a cold or the flu.



Pitta Elixir: Digestive Tea

This tea will keep your digestive fire balanced, and give you more energy for your day.

½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp fennel seeds

In a small saucepan, combine two cups of water with all of the seeds. Cover and bring mixture to a low boil for 10 minutes. Strain into a mug and enjoy.



Kapha Elixir: Lemon Ginger Honey Nectar

A little of this energy-stoking elixir goes a long way, so experiment with drinking one ounce about 15–30 minutes before your biggest meal of the day.

¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup raw honey
2 tablespoons freshly chopped ginger

In a glass, mix together the lemon juice and honey. Combine ginger and two tablespoons water in a blender and pulse until finely ground. Strain the ginger-water mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the honey-lemon mixture. Mix well. Avoid if you have acid indigestion or ulcers.

Check out the link below for the full recipes and explore Living Kripalu!

https://kripalu.org/people/larissa-hall-carlson

12/14/2025

12/10/2025

Making everything perfect is impossible. Enjoy the holidays anyway. Mindfulness, deep breathing, setting boundaries, and being curious can help.

12/02/2025

This season can be beautiful, but it can also bring pressure, expectations, and overwhelm. If you’re feeling pulled in every direction, it’s okay to slow down and choose what brings you peace. Your traditions, your home, and your well-being don’t have to look like anyone else’s.

At reNEW YOU Counseling, we’re here to support you through the stress, emotions, and transitions that the holidays can bring. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you’re feeling stretched thin or simply want someone to talk to, reach out — our therapists are here and ready to help.

Your peace matters, not just during the holidays, but all year long. 🌟

www.renewyoucounseling.org

12/02/2025

This GivingTuesday, your purchase can help put food on a family’s table! With food insecurity rising across the country, we’re committed to showing up for our communities in a meaningful way.

When you purchase any product from our Cooking Ingredients collection, including basmati rice, kitchari spice mix, dal, grass-fed ghee + more—we will donate 10% of profits from those sales directly to our local food banks.

And our support doesn’t stop there. During the month of December, our teams in Ashland, OR, and Albuquerque, NM are having an office food drive challenge - to see which office can collect the most food for our local communities.

✨ Join us this season as we nourish one another 💚
Shop Cooking Ingredients: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/collections/cooking-spices-kitchari

12/01/2025

Next up! Harleysville Market! This Sunday Dec. 7th. Last Market Day of the season until next year! Come on out and show some support! Bundle up! 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

If you haven't made it out to our Saturday 12 to 3pm Retail/Open Yoga/Meditation Space yet, this is the Saturday to come out! ALL retail is 20% off (minus hand crafted jewelry by Lady Hawk Spirit Craft ) AND meet Amanda Howard for complimentary mini energy sessions. Saturday December 6 12pm to 3pm