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I am updating my coaching practice to offer a comprehensive program, something I haven’t done in 10 years! So, I was hoping you would be...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Apr 15, 2021


Early Bird Pricing Through April 22 for Our Relaxation Weekend Retreat in Taos
Through April 22, we are offering early bird pricing ($455 single occupancy, $555 double occupancy) for our Relaxation Retreat being held...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Apr 12, 2021


Happy International Day of Happiness!
I find happiness in the arrival of spring, as the previously bare trees begin to bud, and crocuses and daffodils emerge from the earth...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 19, 2021


This Month's Recipe: Magnificent Vegan Berry Cheesecake!
I guarantee this recipe will make you happy! I was introduced to the idea of this dessert a couple of years ago at a potluck dinner. A...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 16, 2021


Reiki Training Retreat
Announcing Our First Reiki Training Retreat! With a hopeful eye toward the future, I am excited to announce that I am partnering with my...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 13, 2021


Registration is Open for Our Taos Relaxation Retreat
Our First Relaxation Weekend Retreat Scheduled for October in Taos, New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment! A little over year ago, my...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 10, 2021


Rosy Moon Milk Recipe
Moon milks are soothing caffeine-free beverages. In Ayurvedic practice, they are made with warm milk to aid sleep. However, you can enjoy...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Feb 20, 2021


Wrapping Up the Year with Some Words of Hope
As we finish up the year, an extremely difficult year, I want to share some words of hope. Yes, we have gone through unprecedented...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Dec 29, 2020


Delicious Adaptogen Truffles
Last month, I shared the recipe for my favorite morning beverage made with delicious adaptogens. Adaptogens are plants (roots,...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Aug 11, 2020


Adaptogen-ing to Change: A Recipe for Your Wellbeing
Every morning, I start my day with a nice hot cup of adaptogens. This began three years ago when I embarked on a one-month intensive yoga...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jul 2, 2020


Making the Most of the Season's Harvest: Herbal Fruit Shrubs
Making the Most of the Season's Harvest: Herbal Fruit Shrubs This time of year in Northern Virginia, the farmers markets are in full...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jun 25, 2020


Amabie: The Japanese Legend of Fish People and Plague Prevention
Back in March, I had a dream. Standing in my backyard, I looked up and saw lights in the sky coming from a large structure that looked...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 6, 2020


Almond Pulp Chia Crackers
Many moons ago, I wrote a blog post on how to make homemade almond milk. It's a very simple recipe, and the results are delicious –...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 11, 2020


Cucumber-Mint-Lime Green Smoothie
Now that all of the holidays and my birthday are past, I have been feeling that it is time to get back to my healthiest eating routine....
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Feb 25, 2020


Delicious Homemade Non-Dairy Yogurt in an Instant Pot
I didn’t think I needed another kitchen appliance, but when my husband gave me an Instant Pot™ for Christmas, I got excited about all...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jan 25, 2020


Nourishing Golden Milk Recipe
Autumn is a wonderful time to break out the warm drink recipes, and anything with turmeric is a perfect ayurvedic tonic for this time of...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Nov 1, 2019


Osha Matcha Latte
Ingredients ½ cup osha root decoction (https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/osha-root-osh-1oz/profile) ½ cup nut milk 1 teaspoon...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 8, 2019


Heart-Opening Cacao Elixir
Once upon a visit to Boulder, I had the pleasure of visiting one of my favorite restaurants, Shine Restaurant and Potion Bar. And one of...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Feb 22, 2019


Incredibly Delicious Sweet and Spicy Grain-Free Granola
Recently, my food-writer friend, Nancy Matsumoto, sent me a recipe for a spicy nut brittle, which she said was very similar to granola. A...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jun 11, 2018


Just Brush It Off
Several years ago, my naturopath recommended that I include dry brushing, a technique used for hundreds of years, as a part of my overall...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Nov 27, 2017
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