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Koshas In the Kitchen: Mindfulness & Gratitude Meets Food

Koshos In the Kitchen, by Sasha Nelson. Photograph of tomatoes by Nordwood Themes
Photograph by Nordwood Themes

Connecting ancient yogic wisdom with our deepest intuitive selves — and our plates

As the seasons shift, Mother Nature cleverly provides us with the most nourishing of foods for that particular time of year. And what better thing to do with this natural bounty than embrace it cyclical nature — create, cook, bake… and of course eat?

Amidst the haze and craze of current wellness trends, it can often feel confusing and intimidating to start or maintain a healthy diet — or identify what that even means for you personally.

It’s easy to get lost within the chaos of it all. Enter: koshas in the kitchen.

Although one would probably not advise practicing surrounded by sharp, heavy, and breakable objects, yogic principles from the can enhance our cooking experience by being mindful

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