Ashley Sapir Lathrop

I am an herbalist, health coach, educator and writer.

Fun Spring Events (starting immediately) & PLANTS are waking up!!

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This past week I noticed the greening (check out the photo gallery below to see some of the baby plants)!! Trees are popping little green leaves. The first color of spring flowers, yellow, is in full glory with the forsythia, daffodils, comfrey and dandelion donning their golden blossoms. The fruit trees are opening with a glorious mix of pink, white and blush. Time to wake up my dears! Below are some upcoming events (one fun gathering tomorrow night if you like magic and storytelling)

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Sharing Herbal Tea Together

New Years Prayer & Covid Related Support

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There are some common health practices that ALL of us can embrace, while simultaneously embracing each other…we all learned how sad it was to go “hugless”. So my prayer for this new year is more hugs, more embracing nuanced conversations and deep listening, and a genuine devotion to individual health practices. I am sharing my current practices in hopes that they will help you.

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Plants/ Learning & Nourishing Ourselves in 2021

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In a month oriented towards self improvement and resolutions, let us not forget the energy of winter and the rhythms of the season. Beginning the day with a warm cup of tea, and gently shifting into a bundled walk or an indoor movement session is an ideal way to start your day and set your biorhythms. Morning movement and sunshine set you up well for the cortisol spike that naturally energizes you and keeps you from needing caffeine. Mid-day, if you hit an afternoon slump, step out for some fresh air, have an “at your desk dance party” or enjoy a smoothie (packed with essential nutrients) or a nourishing herbal infusion.

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Guided Meditation for Spring & Covid-19 Resources

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As spring begins, our natural desire for expansion is at odds with the reality of what we are experiencing. As we extend and intensify our season of hibernation how can we remain open to what spring brings? I am finding that lighting a candle, taking a few moments to feel my feet on the ground, my own heartbeat and the rhythm of my breath helps me to keep up with the demands of this new reality.  I wanted to try something new this Equinox weekend (since we can’t gather in person) so I’ve recorded a meditation for you, followed by a lot of resources for Covid-19.

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Lake Minnewaska

Winter Newsletter + New Year’s Blessings

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Just this week I felt the shift, the days gaining on the nights. While we have cold months ahead, the wheel of the year turns on. As it does, we have the opportunity to lean into the teachings of winter. Winter light, winter magic, the crystalline energy of full moons glistening over snow (tonight is the first full moon of 2020, the Wolf Moon, and a lunar eclipse), and quartz crystals glimmering in the morning light. Leaning into the silence

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