The Art of Tarot
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

The Art of Tarot

Its ancestry is Italian…like me! Click into the title to learn more.

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Supportive Strength
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Supportive Strength

Friendship and support - how we grow as yogis. Click into the title to read more.

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Analog Summer
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Analog Summer

Create a ritual this summer even if just for a few moments to enjoy the present moment. Click into the title to read more.

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Interbeing
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Interbeing

Our thread of energetic connection is truly a wonder. Click into the title to read more.

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Gardening Inside + Out
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Gardening Inside + Out

Spring’s ritual - gardening - is satisfying on so many levels. Click into the title to read more.

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Intention
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Intention

Informing our intention with tradition. Click into the title to read more.

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Solitude + Savasana
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Solitude + Savasana

Following our natural rhythm of retreat when we need time to ourselves. It isn’t escaping, it’s embracing space and time to allow for transformation. Click the title to read more.

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Enlightenment
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Enlightenment

Celebrate the life of Siddhartha Gautama and the Four Noble Truths. Click into the title to learn more.

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Words Like Gold
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Words Like Gold

The Art of Silence, the intimacy of solitude. Listening to our inner season for grounding, balance and restoration. Click into the title to read more.

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The Change
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

The Change

Women journey through many eras in their lives. Passing from child bearer to spiritual leader, our changes are a gift. Click into the title to read more.

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Ayurveda, 3 Doshas & You
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Ayurveda, 3 Doshas & You

Ayurvedic practices guide us on our nutritional needs as individuals and follow natural methods for overall health. Click into the title to learn more.

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Beauty
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Beauty

Beauty rituals can be empowering, but not all of them are healthy. Loving yourself is the first step in your beauty routine. Click the title to read more.

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Sun Salutations
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Sun Salutations

We follow the ritual of Sun Salutations in yoga, greeting the day and preparing us for our own cycle from rise to set. Click into the title to read more.

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Ritual Kindness
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Ritual Kindness

Kindness - there can never be enough. Click into the title for some examples of rituals of compassion to inspire peace and love.

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Dear Moon…
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Dear Moon…

The Moon influences and inspires life in every way. Click into the title for some rituals that honor our glorious satellite.

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Listen to the Music
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Listen to the Music

Religious ritual music plays a crucial role in connecting worshippers to the divine. From chanting in Buddhism to hymns in Christianity, music enhances spiritual experiences and strengthens communal bonds. It's used in various ceremonies, from weddings to funerals, marking life's significant moments. Click into the title for more.

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Lovely, Mystical Datura
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Lovely, Mystical Datura

Historically indigenous people of the American Southwest used Datura, a beautiful variety of the Nightshade family played a pivotal role in cultural rituals. Click the title to read more.

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Lion’s Gate Portal 8:8
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Lion’s Gate Portal 8:8

Lion’s Gate has been a ritualistic observation since the time of Ancient Egypt; people during this time period revered Sirius, the god of the Sun, and marked this time of year as the new year. Click into the title to learn more about ceremonies and powerful tools of manifestation at this magical event in the year.

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The Magic of Cacao
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

The Magic of Cacao

Ancient Mayans and Aztecs used cacao for their ceremonies of self-reflection and communal / spiritual connection. Today this ritual is still being practiced around the world. Click the headline to read more.

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Heʻe Nalu
Kristina Van Orden Kristina Van Orden

Heʻe Nalu

This week’s ritual highlights surfing; not only a sport and a lifestyle but an ancient Hawaiian tradition dating back centuries.

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