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23/02/2026

"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion."

This quote from the great bell hooks really encapsulates why the cleanses I lead are so powerfully transformative.

We begin in exactly one month. Make your commitment today. Join us above or DM and I'll pop a link right over to you.

31/03/2021

After a year in which so many people have been physically and socially isolated, why do your spring cleanse alone? 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽

My Online Spring Cleanse starts Monday and when you join us, you'll be held by a beautiful global community of cleansers. We have daily check-ins via Zoom and a community forum that is independent of social media platforms so that you can stay connected and avoid feeling alone while you cleanse (and take a bit of a social media sabbatical).

Many friendships have started during my cleanses and I always love seeing the many ways people connect and support one another. I've also had quite a few past participants tell me this was the only cleanse they ever actually completed, precisely because they felt accountable to the community to keep going. 👭

You can also complete this cleanse in any week of your choosing - so if you're not ready to dive in next week, no sweat!

Learn more and register here:
https://www.pranaful.com/cleanse

25/02/2021

Did you hear the recent story about this sheep named Baarack in Australia who was found carrying 78 pounds of wool on his ailing body? 🐑

Maybe you're feeling a bit like poor Baarack these days - heavy under the weight of accumulation. This feeling is a dominant energy of the spring season (governed by kapha dosha - earth 🌍 and water 💦) and precisely what we seek to balance in my Online Spring Cleanse.

Join us April 5-11 for seven days of nourishing food and guided practices that will leave you feeling lighter, brighter and a bit more buoyant in your body, all within the container of a supportive online community!

You'll find the link with all the details and registration in the comments - and sign up by March 5 for a special early discount.

Feel free to contact me directly with any questions or if you need a personal pep talk to get motivated to cleanse!

24/11/2020

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m reminding you that you don’t need to earn anything you want to put on your plate. The “earn and burn” messaging in the wellness world is toxic - let’s call it out and educate others when we see it.

04/03/2020

Aside from all the Super Tuesday political posts, my feed today is FLOODED with posts from people excited about Starbucks' Iced Golden Ginger Drink + Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink.

Yes, both drinks are vegan - and that is perhaps something to celebrate if you recognize what a sh*tshow the conventional US dairy industry is.

But as is always the case, just because something is plant-based doesn't mean it's healthy. What's more, in the time we live in, just because something mentions the names of certain plants, doesn't mean it actually contains ANY of those plants.

The Golden Ginger Drink contains NO GINGER. It does contain plenty of gums and so-called "natural" flavors, in addition to plenty of other additives and a lot of sugar (19g in a grande size drink). Its also worth noting that the drink is clearly being positioned as a turmeric-rich beverage but only contains a trace of "extractives of turmeric" – this is worth mentioning as, like most plants, turmeric is generally most effective as an anti-inflammatory when the whole root is used.

And not surprisingly, the Pineapple Matcha Drink contains NO PINEAPPLE, has the same horrible additive junk as its golden counterpart, and is off the charts in sugar with 27g in a grande size drink (USDA recommended maximum sugar intake for an average American woman is 25g per day).

Links to ingredient lists/nutritional info for both drinks is below.

Interestingly, the launch PR for these drinks credits their inspiration to Venice Beach, just down the road from me. I think they are playing up the L.A.-inspired roots of these drinks as a way to try to blindly convince people they must be healthy. Don't get caught up in the hype - do your research, check ingredient lists and remember - just because it's vegan doesn't mean it's good for your body, or even derived from plants!

https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123190/iced

https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123189/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-drinks%2Ficed-coconutmilk-drinks

26/11/2019

It's that time of year, when I remind you not to cheat, just eat!

I've posted this every year since I wrote it, and I will keep doing so until this message no longer needs to be heard (we have a long way to go!). If you resonate with this message, please share!

And, as an addendum, I also want to encourage anyone working in the wellness field, especially trainers, yoga teachers, etc. to avoid lines like " Push yourself really hard so you can have seconds on Thanksgiving." Move your body because it feels good, and as a celebration of being strong a capable, not as a way to justify a piece of pumpkin pie.

In the last week, numerous people I’ve talked with — friends, clients, my esthetician — all have talked about how they’ll let themselves…

14/11/2019

Hey L.A. ~

My Stress-Free Sides program is back for Thanksgiving! Let me help you make holiday entertaining a breeze.

Quantities are limited so order early to ensure you get what you want :)

Link in comments.

27/09/2019

It's that time again – join me for my annual guided online cleanse!

There are many compelling reasons to do a cleanse this time of year...but for me, a fall cleanse has always been a way to enter the final months of the year with grace. Too often by this time in the calendar year, we've abandoned the intentions and motivation we entered the year with, and we're kind of flailing as we do our best to keep up with self care amidst all of life's daily demands. When you cleanse with me, I'll help guide you back to recommitting to the healthy routines that serve you and your highest expressions of yourself.

This year's live cleanse takes place Oct 14–20, but you can complete the cleanse anytime at your own pace. Sign up by Oct 2 and save $5 using the code FALLGRACEFULLY. Link to register (and see more details) in the comments!

30/06/2019

Join me at 9 a.m. Pacific for a FREE online guided meditation, hosted by The Center for Mindful Living. We'll explore the question: What is the Right Attitude for Meditation?

Here's the link to join...see you then!

Register now for Elisha Goldstein's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Sunday April 28, 2019 at 9:00 am CDT.

09/05/2019

In honor of Mother’s Day coming up, let me take a minute to clarify how to pronounce one of my favorite spices. It’s a pet peeve of mine that so many people (including chefs, Ayurveda folks etc.) don’t say it right 🙊
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So here we go - it’s carda-MOM. Like your mother. Not carda-MON and definitely definitely not carda-MIN.
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While we are on the subject, let me also ask you to follow Diaspora Co. and support their Kickstarter that goes live tomorrow - they will be selling the best-quality *pesticide-free* cardamom you can find on the planet. This is quite a feat and I can’t wait to taste it. 💚