The easiest + most effective way to stay fit + healthy this winter is by sipping this everyday, upon waking. A simple blend of honey + lemon water, it can easily be considered an elixir for a healthy life. This simple Ayurvedic practice helps flush toxins out of the body + boosts overall function of the digestive, lymphatic + immune systems.

Not only is it crazy cleansing, it's also great for:

Relieving Constipation
Creating an Alkaline Atmosphere
Healing Internal Infections
Cleansing the Colon
Aiding in Weight Loss
Hydrating the Entire Body
Boosting Energy Instantly
Diminishing Bad Breath
Clearing Skin
Boosting Collagen

Ingredients:

Juice from half a lemon
1 spoonful of raw honey
Boiled water

Blend together + sip daily

P.S. It's always best to find local honey that is native to your area (it helps with allergies + boosts your immune system according to what's going on in your area at the time). If you can't find any local honey, you can order my favorite raw honey here.

Order my favorite honey

Carving out a little time to focus on the hear-and-now + releasing the chatter of the mind can be a game changer to your health routine.

There was once a time when I couldn't get my mind to settle down before bed + I'd totally space on what another person was saying because I was so wrapped up in my own thoughts. Don't get me wrong, I still battle with my own inner voices but have found ways to practice being content, quiet + just simply aware, without lengthy meditations.

Below are 3 practices you can take with you anywhere + can be done in minutes. Practicing mindfullness has been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, increase healthy digestion...the list goes on and on. With the fast-paced world we live in, theres no better time to take some moments for yourself.

1 | Write/Journal/Draw

Taking pen to paper brings you to the present moment + makes you focus on what is happening in front of you. Try sitting down and write about the dreams you remember from the night before, make a simple gratitude list or just doodle for a few minutes in the morning. This helps clear the mind of to-do lists for the day, which seems to always take priority upon waking.

2 | Breathe Into The Belly

Breathing deep into the belly is the #1 thing my yoga students insist is the greatest thing they practice + truly brings the most benefits to the body, mind + spirit. Start by lying down (or just staying in bed upon waking) + placing a hand over your abdomen. Inhaling + exhaling through the nose, feel the breath travel down into the lungs + gently expand the rib cage. Try lengthening your inhale to a count of 6 + exhaling to a count of 6 or 7. Your nervous system will thank you!

3 | Sensory Awareness

To create a quick moment of mindfullness, go through each of the senses and make note of whats going on around you. What do you see, smell, feel, hear + taste? Make a mental note of each one of these aspects. This only takes a few moments + can be done anywhere. This practice helps build gratitude + also makes you more vigilant, fully being aware of your surroundings, body + internal sensations.

Spending 5 minutes practicing any of these steps daily will easily bring more joy, balance + overall mental health into your life. Set your phone on a a 5 minute timer + go for it.

"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." -Lao Tzu

XO,

Leah