Your Peaceful Back-to-School Plan Starts Here ☮️

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I can't believe I'm already writing about back-to-school time, but as the countdown to the first day of school begins, you might already be feeling overwhelmed by the new routines, earlier mornings and packed schedules. It’s a lot. And you're not alone.

Over the past several years, I’ve turned to Ayurveda, yoga's sister science, to help me transition into this time of year with more calm, clarity and energy. Ayurveda focuses on achieving balance through small, intentional daily habits—and it’s surprisingly doable, even during busy seasons like this.

With Ayurveda, self-care doesn’t take more of your time—it simply becomes part of how you live each day. ✨

Here are a few simple ways to get started now—before the chaos kicks in:

Begin your mornings with intention: Start the day with an Ayurvedic morning routine that includes practices like tongue scraping and drinking warm water with lemon or lime. 🍋
Reset your sleep schedule early: Wind down with Abhyanga—a soothing self-massage using warm oil. It’s a game-changer for sleep and stress. 🕒
Create a family check-in ritual: Even a 10-minute tea time or screen-free dinner together can help everyone feel more grounded and connected. 🫖

These small shifts can make a big difference—helping you and your family move into the school year feeling more steady, supported and present.

7 Ayurvedic Tips to Reduce Back-to-School Stress

Save Your Spot: Monday and Wednesday Yoga Classes

Blending Ayurvedic self-care with yoga magnifies the benefits, helping you move through the season with less stress and more presence. These yoga classes are designed to start your week strong and recharge your energy midweek. 💫

Ayurvedic Yoga: 7 p.m. (CDT) on Mondays
Yoga for Self-Care: 7 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesdays

Try a yoga class this week.

Take Free Yoga Classes in Palos Hills

I'm currently teaching Yoga for Self-Care classes once a month at Green Hills Public Library District. The next one is at 10:15 a.m. (CDT) on Saturday, August 23. Maximum 20 attendees. ✨

Save your spot for the next class.