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Moksha Ayurveda PHX Moksha Ayurveda is the holistic healthcare practice of Lorilee Gillmore. Combining the 5000 year old

Lorilee fell into Ayurveda during her Yoga Teacher Training at At One Yoga in 2007. This finding was a natural evolution stemming from 15 years as a bodyworker and the long belief in food as medicine. After finishing her first certification from the Kerala Ayurvedic Academy as class valedictorian, she was honored to study Tantra and Ayurveda with Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) in the

Himalayas. She has continued her education with both Dr. Marc Halpern at The Shivananda Ashram and Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institue.

Building a relationship with your gut and your digestion is easier than it seems. Begin by eating a seasonal diet: this ...
29/07/2025

Building a relationship with your gut and your digestion is easier than it seems. Begin by eating a seasonal diet: this means eat what is growing now and from the area where you live. “Eating Local” has benefits beyond supporting your community.

Our food should be filled with prana, life-force. Food grown 3000 miles away will lack the vitality we need to stay vibrant. Chew your food! I know it sounds simple but if you pay attention you may notice that your food is not fully chewed before you swallow it.

Just as important as “seasonal-local-fresh”, we also need to combine the right foods for optimal digestion. Your meal maybe be full of prana but if it the wrong mix of items, it may be causing more harm than good.
*If you are interested in receiving a fun food combining chart shoot me an email. I have a great document I can send to you.*

If you are really interested in diving deeper into this conversation, check out my website for details on booking an Ayurvedic Consultation!

Mangetout may refer to the snow pea or sugar snap pea.Both varieties of peas are eaten whole and do not have inedible fi...
25/07/2025

Mangetout may refer to the snow pea or sugar snap pea.

Both varieties of peas are eaten whole and do not have inedible fiber in the pod walls. Snow peas have thinner walls than snap peas.

Mangetout is a nutritionally dense food. High in vitamins A, C and K these sweet little pea pods could help to fight infections, they are beneficial for hair, nails and bones. The potassium and folate in them are helpful as well. Folate is vital for a healthy nervous system and cell growth. Potassium keeps the body hydrated, while also playing an important role in the proper functioning of the heart. They are sweet and cooling during this summer pitta heat.

Coconut Pudding with Edible Flowers and Toasted Coconut🥥 Vegan and Gluten-Free 🥥🌺 Ingredients:{for pudding}· 3 cups + 1/...
24/07/2025

Coconut Pudding with Edible Flowers and Toasted Coconut
🥥 Vegan and Gluten-Free 🥥

🌺 Ingredients:
{for pudding}
· 3 cups + 1/3 cup Coconut Milk
· ¾ cup Sugar
· ⅓ cup Arrowroot
· 2 tablespoons Rose/Hibiscus water
· ½ tablespoon Coconut Oil

{for topping}
· Edible flowers
· 1 tablespoon toasted coconut
· For best results, make this a day ahead. You will need time to steep the rose/hibiscus water and the pudding needs to set up in the refrigerator.

{concentrated rose/hibiscus water}
· 1 tablespoon organic food-grade roses
· 1/4 teaspoon dried hibiscus flowers
· 4oz room temp water
· Combine and allow to steep for several hours
· Strain and save extra in the refrigerator for drinking later.

🌺 Directions:
· Grease a 9x9 square container with coconut oil.
· In a cold saucepan, combine arrowroot with about half the coconut milk.
· Whisk until you get a smooth lump-free mixture.
· Ensure the contents are well combined before turning the heat on to avoid forming lumps.
· Add the remaining coconut milk, sugar, and rose/hibiscus water.
· Whisk to combine until smooth – no lumps.
· Cook over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
· Keep on a low flame stirring constantly to avoid burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
· Let the mixture cool down slightly, then transfer to the greased container.
· Store it in the refrigerator to set. Overnight is preferred.
· Once set, cut into squares.
· Garnish with edible flowers and toasted dried coconut.
· Serve immediately.

Eat mindfully. 👩‍🍳

This month’s new moon cocoon in silks with sound healing on July 23 is sold out – and every time it fills so quickly, I ...
21/07/2025

This month’s new moon cocoon in silks with sound healing on July 23 is sold out – and every time it fills so quickly, I feel a wave of gratitude for how needed this space is.

I’m wondering… Would it feel good to offer this more often? Maybe twice a month or even weekly?

The sessions are simple and sacred - a place to rest, float, be held, and listen. If you’ve been wanting to come, but couldn’t get a spot, or if your body is asking for more of this kind of care, I’d love to know.

Comment below ⬇️💕🙏

Sweet & Savory Veggie SkewersIngredients:· 1 medium zucchini· 1 medium crookneck squash· 1 cup grape tomatoes· 6 medium ...
18/07/2025

Sweet & Savory Veggie Skewers

Ingredients:
· 1 medium zucchini
· 1 medium crookneck squash
· 1 cup grape tomatoes
· 6 medium Cremini mushrooms
· 8 ounces extra firm tofu drained and pressed
· 1 small red bell pepper
· 1 small yellow bell pepper
· marinade
· 2 tablespoons coconut oil
· 1 tablespoon maple syrup
· 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
· 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
· 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1/3 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
· Whisk all ingredients together.
· Fold in vegetables and tofu to coat evenly.
· Let the vegetables sit for an hour or more in the marinade to soak in the goodness.
· Put seasoned veggies and tofu on skewers.
· Place on grill to cook until soft and delicious.

Star Fruit ⭐️This odd looking sweet and sour fruit is cooling and excellent for clearing excess heat from the body. Easi...
18/07/2025

Star Fruit ⭐️

This odd looking sweet and sour fruit is cooling and excellent for clearing excess heat from the body. Easily digested with juicy flesh that has the flavor somewhere between a grape and a plum. High in vitamin C with edible seeds this beautiful waxy skinned fruit can be used in the treatment of sour throats, eczema, insomnia, fever, cough and hangovers. This crunchy, juicy fruit is also a rich source of natural antioxidants such as Vitamin C and Gallic acid. Star-fruits are also a good source of magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, iron, zinc and manganese in the fruits which aid in strengthening the immune system. They have high amounts of fiber and low in calories which aids in not only weight loss but the fiber will absorb glucose which helps in controlling blood sugar. When sliced crosswise the slices look like beautiful little stars.

We just explored the sense of smell and now we are diving into the sense of taste. As with all of Ayurveda, we will appr...
16/07/2025

We just explored the sense of smell and now we are diving into the sense of taste. As with all of Ayurveda, we will approach this is not only in a functional way but also through a metaphoric lens. Caring for our mouth and the micro-biome (aka the good bugs that live in our mouth) is an essential part of self-care. Ayurveda teaches that there are several diseases that are related to not having the ability to taste properly. If you cannot taste properly you will not be sending the right information to the gut. When this happens our bodies do not know how to properly digest our food and then said food turns into ama/toxins. There is new research that has come out regarding the mouth microbiome and the different colonies of bacteria that live in the mouth. One study even showed how there can be a colony on one side of the tooth and a different colony on the other side of the same tooth. Our bodies are so amazing! Research also now can link several diseases to the health of the microbiome in the mouth and the gut. Gum disease is linked to rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, erectile dysfunction and even autism.

So as you can see having the ability to taste is actually very important for our health. There is current data that shows that the general population has a weakened sense of taste or smell (which remember is directly related) by up to 5% in their 40’s and by the time we get to our 80’s our senses are debilitated by up to 40%. There are many reasons for this. First, many prescriptions have the side effect of dry mouth. We NEED the saliva in our mouth to have the ability to taste, If that is gone then we do not taste and then add a bunch of extra salt, sugar or eat processed foods which will, in turn, weaken or debilitate our senses of both taste and smell even more.

Remember when we were looking at the sense of smell and we observed that 75% of the sense of taste is actually the sense of smell? This is why it is important for us to regularly tend to care for our nose by using a neti pot and Nasya oil.

You are the soul. Be that, and when you hear yourself in some hypocrisy, cut free. Quickly, cut. Tuesday:The musings of...
15/07/2025

You are the soul. Be that, and when you hear yourself in some hypocrisy, cut free. Quickly, cut.

Tuesday:
The musings of the mystic Sufi poet every Tuesday to support your passion, curiosity and thirst for life.

According to Ayurveda, the science of life, the process of digesting or not digesting is at the root of all disease. It ...
14/07/2025

According to Ayurveda, the science of life, the process of digesting or not digesting is at the root of all disease. It is important to develop a relationship with how we digest our food and thoughts. This allows us to understand the path to a healthy and happy life.

When we eat food that is not being digested properly the nutrients in the food are not able to be fully assimilated and absorbed. This will then lead to symptoms of indigestion, gas, bloating, malabsorption, and a buildup of ama. Ama is the toxic accumulation created by undigested or partially digested food. This is quite common among many individuals. Head any drug store and you will see the vast array of over the counter digestive medicines available. Unfortunately, these are just masking problems and not fixing the actual imbalances.

Not understanding the digestive process, how to eat, what to eat and lifestyle habits can create frustration and confusion for many people. Once the concepts are understood and new habits are created, we can enjoy the benefits of strong, balanced digestion to feel light and bright.
Improper food combining is typically at the top of the list as the major cause of ama being created. Ayurveda provides guidelines to strengthen the agni, your digestive fire, which will in turn decrease the amount of ama in the system. If poor food combinations are consumed over an extended period, the aforementioned pesky toxins rear their ugly heads. Eventually, this will lead to a dis-ease manifestation.

More on food combining next .

Grilled Romaine Summer Salad W/ Avocado & Creamy Dill Dressing 🥑Salad Ingredients:· 2 heads of Romaine, cut into halves ...
11/07/2025

Grilled Romaine Summer Salad W/ Avocado & Creamy Dill Dressing 🥑

Salad Ingredients:
· 2 heads of Romaine, cut into halves or quarters depending on the size
· Coconut oil or ghee for brushing
· 1 cup roasted cherry tomatoes
· 1 small zucchini thinly sliced lengthwise
· 1 cob of corn
· a handful of your favorite mushrooms
· red, orange or yellow bell pepper
· fresh pepper

Dressing Ingredients:
· 1 small avocado
· 1 small garlic clove
· 1/2 cup Dill chopped
· 1/4 cup lime juice
· 1/3 cup coconut yogurt
· 1/4 cup water
· a pinch of pink salt

Directions:
· Add all of the ingredients except the water to a food processor and blend until smooth.
· Add the water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Add salt to taste.

· Place tomatoes in a baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil. Roast tomatoes in an oven heated to 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes until they begin to blister. Remove from the oven and set aside. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the romaine and place on grill for 3-4 minutes turning once. Grill until char marks appear.
· Continue in the same manner cooking all of your summer vegetables. Place the grilled romaine on a plate and garnish with the grilled vegetables and roasted tomatoes. Drizzle the creamy avocado and dill dressing on top adding a few cracks of pepper.
· Eat mindfully and enjoy.

Romaine 🥬I just love a grilled romaine salad in the summertime. The long crips lettuce leaves are great for grilling and...
11/07/2025

Romaine 🥬

I just love a grilled romaine salad in the summertime. The long crips lettuce leaves are great for grilling and stuffing along with enjoying it in a good old Caesar salad. Romaine lettuce contains B vitamins which could help stimulate metabolism, and high fiber to help you feel fuller longer. This healing member of the daisy family is a good source of fiber can also help improve digestion and decrease your risk of some gastrointestinal issues. It is healing to the large intestine, helps to cool the system, and is beneficial in treating fevers and heat in the liver. Nursing mothers are will be happy to hear that this cool crisp goodness increases milk production. This green goddess is also rich in vitamins A and C, which are powerful and important antioxidants as they fight off free radicals, reduce oxidative stress in the body, and fight off inflammation. And if that is not enough romaine also contains amino acids which can help promote muscle growth. Balancing for pitta and kapha due to its cooling and light nature.

There is a wonderful book regarding the importance of nasal breathing called Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by Ja...
09/07/2025

There is a wonderful book regarding the importance of nasal breathing called Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor.

Now that being said, there is an especially important lesson in Ayurveda about the sense organs. Ayurveda teaches that there are three main causes of disease. One of the causes is called asatmendriyartha samyoga which translates to misuse of senses. Astmaya means "improper," indriya means "sense organs," artha is "the objects of the senses" and samyoga means "to combine" or "to link.” Asatmendriyartha samyoga refers to improper contact of the senses with their objects. This can mean overuse, underuse, or nonuse of sense organs.

What might that look like for smell? What could weaken or disturb it? Strong chemical odors, synthetic perfume, deodorizers, and the artificial aromas pumped into the air of public buildings all weaken the sense of smell. Poor quality aromatherapy oils and incense can do the same. On the other hand, using organic naturally fragranced lotions or soaps, high-quality oils, and incense can all do wonders to calm the mind and body. Smell your food when you are cooking and by all means, don’t forget to take time to smell the roses.

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