05/26/2026
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes not from doing too much, but from being unable to stop.
You lie down. The body is tired. And yet the mind keeps moving — replaying the day, anticipating tomorrow, circling thoughts that feel urgent even at midnight. Sleep, which should come naturally, becomes something you have to work for. Chase, even.
If this feels familiar, you are not alone. And in Ayurveda, this experience has a name, a cause, and — importantly — a path back.
In my most recent blog post, “When Sleep Won’t Come: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Rest and the Nervous System” I speak on why restless nights are rarely just about sleep — and what Ayurveda can teach us about finding our way back to rest.
Take a look (link in bio) and if any of what I wrote resonates — if you recognise the exhausted but wired feeling, the mind that won’t release its grip at night — I’d love to explore this with you in person.
On June 6th, I’ll be teaching “Sacred Sleep: Calming the Mind & Nervous System Naturally” at Herbstalk in Somerville, MA. We’ll go deeper into all of this — pranayama, self-massage, supportive herbs, and the small but meaningful shifts that can change the quality of your rest. It’s a 90-minute class on Saturday, June 6th from 4:00–5:30pm, included with general Herbstalk admission.
Herbstalk has been one of New England’s most beloved herbal gatherings since 2012.
This year is their final event — and I feel honoured to be part of their closing chapter.
Tickets and full details are available in my bio.
