How to make tea with a French press The ritual of brewing tea is part of its “medicine.” You measure the herbs, add the boiling water, steep, pour the cup, inhale its goodness and wait for it to cool… before even taking the first sip. You can feel the liquid’s gentle warmth and energy. The ritual and sensory experience …
Fall & winter are a natural time to get back into a comforting practice of drinking tea. Make the most of your cup with these go-to blends for cold & flu season. Drinking tea is a comforting experience… and it can also be a humbling one: After all, you are literally drinking in the life force of a plant …
Detoxify from summer smog & wildfires and the dry, dusty fall… and fortify yourself for Fall Cold & Flu Season. This summer’s air quality was on par with Beijing. Whether you’ve had a dry cough rattling around, distress from fall allergies, or even fatigue… These can all be symptoms of respiratory distress. The rains may have come, the …
Simply put, the infrared sauna warms you from the inside out (on a cellular level), and the traditional sauna (our complimentary community sauna) warms you form the outside in. While the heat of a traditional sauna is an external heat that’s felt mostly in the skin, lungs and in increased circulation, the experience of infrared sauna feels many report as …
let thy delicious food be thy medicine Root Café brings a fresh, locally sourced and delicious dimension to Root Whole Body in NW Portland. It’s no secret that food is medicine: that what you feed your body has a huge impact on your overall health and happiness. The café at Root is a place to enjoy a healthy and …
Root Whole Body offers a variety of classes, instructors and movement modalities – all grounded in mindfulness…. and provide a safe and permissible environment for you to explore and deepen your connection to you. Different classes will appeal to your body and mind at different times. Our dynamic schedule and skilled instructors are here to support you in your …
because health & vitality should be simple A Google search on “How to prevent heart disease” returns 57 million search results. “How to prevent cancer” yields 65 million. “How to stay healthy” brings up 275 million. The world has amassed a staggering (if not overwhelming) body of knowledge and practice for how to live long, happy and healthy lives. …
What does it mean to be whole? To some, it means feeling never in need, lack or want. To others it’s about finding balance, internal ease, energy flowing freely without stagnation. For others still, it’s about overcoming pain, discomfort or illness and being restored to good health and vitality. Achieving a sense of wholeness happens when we feel completely present and …
share the love Fridays were made for friends, fun and flexibility! Join us for class every Friday in any of our three movement studios, where we welcome new friends to Root – free of charge. Make it a healthy date with complimentary sauna and tea. Move, pause and breathe – together. Working out with others not only satiates …
thank you, mom She takes care of everyone – but this Mother’s Day is all about encouraging her to take care of herself. Honor this special woman in your life with a personalized whole body health experience. What better way to say “I love you” than with the gift of nourishing self-care? Enjoy a complimentary month supply of our …
Root Whole Body’s flagship whole body health center is now open at NW 21st & Quimby St. (across from New Seasons) in Northwest Portland. At 6,500 square feet, the new Root NW is roughly twice the size of our Irvington. Root NW offers a full complement of health services supporting the four pillars of holistic health – food, movement, immunity …
We’ve all heard of the powerful mood-lifting properties of herbs (St. John’s wort, anyone?), but did you know that digestive support is only a ginger root away? Stomach-soothing tinctures and teas are on the rise, and are arguably more effective (and tasty) than chalky antacids. popular herbs for digestive health include: Ginger: This flavor-punched root is commonly taken …
