Stay in the Fire, Transform from Within.

Each month at Moonflower, we explore a theme rooted in the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions—something to inspire your practice both on and off the mat. This month, as summer begins to rise and bonfire season officially begins, we’re turning toward the Niyama of tapas.

Flower Moon Guided Meditation: A Journey of Blossoming

This calming guided meditation invites you to ground deeply into your body with a soothing full-body scan, then open your heart under the radiant energy of the Flower Moon. Through breath, visualization, and gentle affirmation, you’ll connect with the natural rhythm of blossoming—allowing yourself to soften, trust, and bloom in your own time. Perfect for the full moon or any moment you need to return to your inner light.

Understanding the Energy of Stability and Nourishment

Kapha dosha embodies the qualities of earth and water, providing structure, stability, and nourishment. If you have a strong Kapha constitution or an imbalance in this dosha, understanding its characteristics can help you maintain harmony and vitality…

Awaken your inner light this Kapha season.

As the lingering chill and dampness of late winter begin to give way to spring’s promise, we enter the heart of Kapha season—a time when the elements of earth and water are most present in both nature and our bodies. While this season brings a sense of grounding and stability, it can also create feelings of sluggishness, heaviness, and emotional fog.

At Moonflower this month, our theme is one simple, powerful word: Shine.

To shine is to awaken from the heaviness, to move…

Transformation: The Quiet Power Beneath the Surface

"Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it changes the person who sees." – B.K.S. Iyengar

In the rhythm of life, transformation is often seen as a grand event—a moment of awakening, a dramatic shift, a bold leap forward. And through the lens of Yoga and Ayurveda, transformation is more often a quiet, steady unfolding. It's not always visible on the surface. Like the roots of a perennial plant reaching deep into the earth, much of our change happens where no one else can see it, and sometimes even before we can recognize it ourselves.

A fully guided Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation with Katie

Ayurveda, often called the "science of life," is an ancient system of holistic healing that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. Rooted in nature and balance, Ayurveda focuses on promoting health and well-being by harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit. But what exactly is Ayurveda, and how can it benefit you? Let’s dive in.

Here in Wisconsin, we’ve had a few glimpses of Spring these past few weeks. Every time the weather hits above 40°F; or I notice rain on my windshield; or hear the birds chirping in the morning, I get a little flutter in my chest - warmer days are on their way! While I have to be just a little bit more patient for full-on Spring weather, I’m starting to notice the seasonal shift in other ways, too: my calendar is filling up, I’m craving different foods, I have to clean muddy dog paws more often… 

With these shifts, I sometimes notice myself feeling frustrated with my busier schedule, changing my cooking routines, and taking extra time for my doggos. Even though these are experiences I generally enjoy, my mind gets a bit jumbled when I’m making these habit changes, regardless of how inconsequential they are in the grand scheme of things. Instead of hooking into my frustrations, I’ve been trying to practice more Compassion towards myself and other beings….

Ever feel bewildered by the feeling “is it over now?” And while I’m not referring to the bonus track of Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album, feelings of “oh no,” “not again” and “is this real life?!” have been playing through my mind like a catchy pop song lately. It’s not merely the current state of the world - it’s also the everyday consequences of being human: illness, grief, anxiety, frustration. Some days I feel comforted knowing all things must pass, that I can breathe through discomfort. And some days, I want to turn my attention away from sticky and heavy feelings, turn the music up loud, or binge a show on Netflix. Those are the days I am reminded of Riding the Wave.

I first came across this metaphor during my Ayurveda Health Counselor training at…