Sanctuary Integrative Health

01/01/2026

12/27/2025

❄️ Winter Wellness, the Ayurvedic Way 🌿

Winter invites us to ground, warm, and nourish the body to balance Vata’s cool, dry energy.

Stay warm, hydrate, enjoy cooked foods, practice oil massage, move gently, support digestion, keep sleep routines, use warming spices, stay cozy, and rest mindfully.

🌿 Learn how to align with the seasons Ayurvedically with Kerala Ayurveda Academy.

12/25/2025

January 6 th
6:00-7:30PM
$30
Eating to Curb Sugar Addiction
Join us to learn about why we crave sugar, the impact of refined sugar on our health,
and how to overcome sugar cravings naturally. You will leave with an individualized
plan to kick sugar to the curb for good. A snack will be provided.

12/23/2025

Ring in 2026 with a new calendar, a new hobby, & new aspirations! Kelsey Moser returns to lead a collaging class in manifestations & affirmations. Creating a monthly vision board from a blank calendar, you’ll go home with a passion & a new tool for visualizing & reaching your goals! Collage supplies will be provided, but please bring photos of your monthly goals or dreams to craft with!

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

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