Blog - Kate O'Donnell

Ayurveda reminds us that food is not neutral.

This classical verse teaches that āhāra immediately nourishes the body, builds strength, and sustains life itself, which is why we should treat eating with reverence rather than rush.

What and how we eat has a direct and immediate impact on vitality, resilience, and long-term health. Th...

One of the reasons I continue offering retreats, immersions, and trainings is that Ayurveda is really meant to be experienced with the senses involved. It’s hard to fully understand this wisdom only through a screen. The most meaningful teaching I’ve ever done hasn’t happened on the internet or even in a consultation room. It’s happened around t...

Sharing some of my summer favorites with you! From silly PJS to recipes to safe sunscreen, enjoy! I hope these little things make your summer even better.

I did a deep dive on safe sunscreen and landed on this brand. Use code K...

Your mouth is the gateway to your body, and Ayurveda teaches that digestion starts in the mouth. Thousands of years ago, Ayurveda texts described the use of bitter herbs like neem in the mouth and the practice of oil pulling for strengthening and cleaning teeth and gums. Little did we know this was about more than teeth!