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12/04/2026

What a lovely cartoon created by one of the participants from our recent *Metaphysical Metabolism* discussion.

She herself is just as remarkable as her art. At a truly respectable age, she continues to garden, build structures with her own hands, and live with a kind of vitality that feels both grounded and inspiring. There is a quiet wisdom and deep compassion about her – and at the same time, a genuine eagerness to keep learning.

Her lifestyle is simple and intentional, free from excess and unnecessary possessions. Three days a week, she eats only watermelon. (By the way, she just aced her medical exam!) And what sustains her goes far beyond food, it’s rooted in the principles we explored together:

-> Not overeating.
-> Mostly plant-based nourishment.
-> Allowing the body to naturally cleanse.
-> Purifying the mind through mantra and focused devotion.

As a long-time devotee, she shared something that beautifully captures her individual path and the heart of the movement:
“Krishna Consciousness is a yoga system.”

And in her presence, you can feel that this is not just a belief – it’s something she truly lives.

It’s a real privilege to know such a warm and inspiring woman.

11/04/2026

Big thanks to Svetlana Raoufi

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

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05/04/2026

Food, Energy, and Consciousness: Nourishment Beyond Calories

Not all sugars are equal. Fresh fruit actually fuels your vitality. Raw coconut sugar may be an ok alternative to regular sugar. Refined sugars weigh you down and are detrimental to health.

Cooked grains and legumes sustain life, but they are dehydrating and taxing on your system. Sprouting can release their energy and reduce antinutrients which in its turn prevents the buildup of metabolic waste that can turn into toxic substances. 🌾

But true nourishment goes beyond food. Prana, consciousness, and metabolic mode determine how life force is absorbed and used. Raw, vibrant foods and energy practices like meditation, yoga, and pranayama allow your body to thrive in a higher, alkaline metabolism, free of residue and toxins. 🕉

Our bodies hold the potential to become sustained by pure energy, gradually reducing dependence on food through a dedicated, conscious process, supported by deep energy practices.

But this is a journey. Step by step.

Until then, every choice we make with food, breath, and awareness can move us toward greater health, vitality, and consciousness.

Watch the full video for deep insights into living vs. processed foods, hot and cold metabolism, and pranic nourishment:
https://youtu.be/37nYUcq3rsE?si=0JtvFMuvT2ToD6me

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31/03/2026

What if everything we’ve been taught about energy… is backward?

For centuries, we’ve believed that life begins in the body - that energy is something we produce and must constantly replenish through food, nutrients, and physical means.

“Did you eat your porridge?” grandma would say. “You need energy!”

But what if the body isn’t the source at all?

What if it’s the receiver?

There’s a deeper perspective—ancient, yet quietly resurfacing—that suggests life begins beyond the physical… in something many call spirit, consciousness, or cosmic intelligence.

If that’s true, everything changes.

The way we understand vitality.
The way we nourish ourselves.
The way we live.

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Imagine this shift:
Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee,
you step outside, breathe deeply, realign… and your energy returns.

Instead of pushing through exhaustion,
you pause, reset your mind, and suddenly the body follows.
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Because then the real question becomes:
Where does the energy that animates us actually come from?

We explore questions like this inside our Communities - through conversation, experience, and shared insight with people who are ready to look deeper.

If you feel this… you’re already part of the conversation.

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30/03/2026

Such an interesting discussion of Metaphysical Metabolism yesterday ✨

The depth of sharing, curiosity, and insight in the space made it very special. This feels like the beginning of something meaningful - and we’re continuing.

We’ll be exploring topics like:
• Raw Food (talk + live demo)
• The deeper language of Chi & Prana
• Hot and Cold Metabolism - What it really means for your body

Have a topic you’d love us to explore? Drop it in the comments - we’d love to hear from you.

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27/03/2026

Today, we had this question in our Conscious People Community. Below is our short answer.

"Ayahuasca is a psychedelic brew. As such, it affects all senses and alters thinking and perception. Any stimulant/substance that alters your state of consciousness throws your energy out of balance. It’s a road to nowhere… most of the time. It won’t lead to growth - on the contrary, it will drain your tapas (accumulated energy of gratitude or discipline that is reponsible for wellbeing and success, using everyday terms). It's like "stealing a sneak peek" before you are allowed to see the show. If you can't yet reach subtle realms in your meditation, it means the doors are closed for you at the moment; and prying them open with the help of a "crowbar" in the form of a consciousness-bending tool is not a good idea in the long run. There is a lot more to it if we were to go deeper...

It's far better to practice yoga and meditation, do inner work, and not rely on such substances.

What's your take on it? What other examples of consciousness-altering substances can you come up with?

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22/03/2026

Spring Equinox = CHI: Purify, Reset, Awaken

At the peak of the equinox, cosmic consciousness enters earthly nature, sparking a powerful surge of life-force – CHI (short for CHITAGNI in Ayurveda). This subtle energy awakens all living beings, bringing vitality, movement, and transformation from within.
On the unseen (subtle) plane, primordial – male and female – forces intertwine, creating an energetic impulse that ancient traditions recognized as the spark of life. This is a sacred moment of balance – a cosmic reset – where light and darkness, stillness and motion stand in harmony, inviting change on every level... Which path will you choose? What thoughts will you nurture? What actions will you take?

Across cultures, this period has long been honored as a time of transition and purification. It aligns with observances such as Lent, the Chinese New Year, and the late winter cold snap – often called the Epiphany frost – marking the final clearing before spring.

Viewed through science, astrology, Ayurveda, and ancient traditions, this time shows us that the body, like nature, is ready to release accumulated heaviness and restore its natural flow of energy.

To fully benefit from this sacred time, one must work on oneself, undertaking some form of discipline that raises consciousness, such as:
🌿 Body and mind purification
🌿 Fasting
🌿 Mindful detox
🌿 Transitioning to a plant-based diet
🌿 Starting a meditation practice
🌿 Beginning or deepening your asana practice

These practices align inner rhythms with the cosmic currents of the equinox. The Spring Equinox is the true beginning of a new year.

As the cycle turns, fasting gives way to nourishment. Emphasize fresh greens, sprouts, microgreens, and living (raw) foods – a true gift as if nature itself lays the table for renewal - that rebuild and restore tissues and bodily processes.

These rhythms extend far beyond seasons. They move across all scales – from subatomic particles to daily cycles, from human heartbeat and lifespan to stars, galaxies, and the universe itself. All things, seen and unseen, follow this universal law.

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18/03/2026

Metaphysical Metabolism Discussion

Join us on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST.

2 ways to join:
💻 Online (link provided upon registration)
🗣 In-Person in Alachua, FL

During this talk, we will explore ideas around metaphysical metabolism, prana, metabolic damage, and survival pathways, and discuss how we can activate the body’s natural longevity programs through conscious living.

The conversation will be led by Ari Ra, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Detox Expert, and Irina Ra, Hatha Yoga Instructor and Plant-Based Cooking Instructor.

This will be an open and relaxed meeting. You are welcome to:
• participate actively and share your knowledge and experience
• or simply listen — whatever feels comfortable for you

The event is free and open to everyone.

🧎‍♀️‍➡️Especially for someone who is into any aspect of yoga (asanas, pranayama, meditation, mantras), this talk would be very useful for their own practice and as a way of augmenting their teaching.🧎

Feel free to invite friends and share this announcement.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP here:
https://www.doctornaturehealing.com/event-details/metaphysical-metabolism-free-talk

06/03/2026

Returning to my own practice of yoga and teaching beginners after many years of life unfolding in so many different ways:
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Raising healthy, conscious kids
🌱 Changing the world via Purple Sprout Cafe & Juice Bar and Purple Sprout Conscious Organics
☀️ Moving through deep physical, mental, and energy burnout
🙏 Navigating a multitude of family upheavals
💥 Overcoming a serious parasite infection
🦵Healing from multiple knee and sacrum injuries
🧎‍♀️‍➡️ Mastering Yoga and Ayurveda cleansing techniques
🪷 Experiencing the biggest, life-shattering disillusionment of my life that brought about invaluable lessons.

And somewhere along the way... finding my way back to the mat.

In the meantime, I've had the incredibly good karma of learning from what I consider one of the most profound yoga schools - where yoga isn't just about asanas, but about living the practice: self-development, mastery of the senses, and cultivating eqanimity in everyday life.

So here I am.
Slowly, but surely.

This time, yoga isn't just exercise.
It's not even about being "myself".

It's about transforming the quality of my energy, raising my level of consciousness, and deepening my meditation practice.

The physical practice has become preparation for the inner work.

What does your yoga practice help you with?

02/03/2026

Doesn't this raw vegan lunch look vibrant?

This is just a simple and quick raw vegan lunch at home - photographed on the go, not for promotional purposes, but as a way of de-mystifying raw foods and making them very accessible.

Over the weekend, I made 10 dehydrator trays' worth of Beet Walnut "burgers" and have them on hand now for a quick healthy meal.

I didn't use any specific proportions, just threw together what I had:
Walnuts (about 8 cups)
Beets
Carrots
Broccoli
Spices (cumin, Italian, black pepper)
Coconut Aminos

Dehydrate for 6-8 hours at 106F.

You can substitute other nuts and/or seeds for walnuts.

They turned out delicious in addition to being filling and nutritious.

Raw foods are not anything to be afraid of - they are easier to handle than you'd think.

For "burger" patties, the rules of thumb are:

🌰 Use nuts and/or seeds or sprouted chickpeas

🌿 Activate nuts/seeds: soak for 8-12 hours, or better yet, sprout. If walnuts - soak for 2-4 hours. Then, dehydrate for a few hours. Activation is definitely an extra step, but it is super beneficial as it decreases antinutirient content, enhances nutrient bioavailability, and improves digestibility.

🥕 Grate or process vegetables of choice in a food processor. Great choices are: beet, carrot, broccoli. Zucchini is good, but mind it - it is watery. Greens such as spinach and kale may "burn" in the dehydrator if they are just chopped and not completely integrated into the dough.

🥜 Process the nuts in a food processor or blender. Dehydrating them after soaking helps to bring the "nuttyness" back along with their natural fattyness.

🫘 Add ground flax or chia seeds for stickiness.

🌱 Be generous with herbs & spices. They are not just for flavor - they have health properties and may, for example, help ignite the digestive fire.

🥬 Definitely complement the meal with a salad. Other components - optional.

Raw foods are true yogic foods that most of us can benefit from greatly - they are full of life, vibrancy, and higher consciousness.

And, in case you are wondering, authentic Ayurveda is in favor of raw foods.

What raw foods do you enjoy?

15/02/2026

Early January, we made a trip to Miami to briefly meet a dear friend who quietly shaped the course of our lives years ago. He was on his way back from a 45-day Vipassana retreat in Japan, glowing in that way only deep silence and concentration of the mind can create.

The summer of 2018 was a pivotal time for us. One spring day, he walked into our Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar and smiled at the sight of fresh organic mango for his Mango Cream smoothie. From the very first words, we knew this meeting was not an accident. It felt like part of a higher plan.

In a single summer, he reawakened six powerful, life-changing paths within us: juicing, raw foods, Hatha Yoga, Vipassana meditation, pranayama, and Shankha Prakshalana (Ayurvedic salt water flush). I realize now that we had already experienced these practices before - he simply reminded us of them in this lifetime. For that, we feel enormous gratitude 🙏

We shared a long, nourishing conversation over delicious raw foods at Glaser Organic Farms store and crossed paths with Lamoy, a long-time raw vegan from Lamoy's Living Foods, at a farmers market.

If you find yourself in Miami, seek them out.

We also reunited with more long-time friends and took a beautiful 7-mile bike ride along the shore together - ocean air, movement, and meaningful connection. A perfect way to integrate it all. 🌊🚲