UPCOMING EVENTS
Downtown Cozy Crawl Specials:
November 7- 22
Tonic will be offering Kava Chai during these days AND on Fridays Nov. 7th, 14th & 21st our friend Terrie will be in the store with her crystal bowls offering complimentary sound baths in the store from 4-6 pm. Stop in to sip on a relaxing cup of kava, surrounded by soothing sounds and spicy scents, and take comfort in the moment of suspended chaos.
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Community Medicine Making Circles
with Jen Halima
Next one: November 22nd
Aromatic Herbal Incense
Together we’ll explore all the sweet and spicy scented plant that can be harvested locally. Scent is a beautiful place to linger and explore, a simple way to transform a space, a mood… a call to presence. As we settle inside for the winter months make herbal burn bundles and incense cones. You’ll take home a few incense cones and an herbal burn bundle.
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Grounded Sound Bath
Saturday November 29th & Saturday December 20th
6:00 pm
Connect with Mother Earth as you immerse yourself in the soothing sound of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls and other meditative instruments for a deeply relaxing & healing inward journey. Join for one or both of the sessions. Grounding mats provided.
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Plant Allies for Stress, Depression, and Fatigue
with Kat Maier
Saturday January 31st, 2026, 10am – 5pm
Sunday Morning Tea Ceremonies
with Silvy Franco
Join Silvy for a meditative ceremony to commune with Camelia sinensis. Come for quiet reflection as you sip on several cups of tea following Japanese tradition. Ceremony begins at 9:30 am and goes for an hour. Pre-registration is required.
Suggested Donation: $25
Ayurvedic Detox Tips
/in Herb of the Month /by Ashley DavisYou may have noticed your cravings for fats & sweets already subsiding as we begin to transition from the Vata season to Kapha season this month. Kapha season is a time of cold & dampness. We bring balance to these energetics by choosing warm and light foods like:
broths, radishes, beans, quinoa, brown rice, millet, buckwheat & cooked green vegetables.
You will want to cut back on heavy and cold foods such as:
dairy, wheat, oats, bananas, coconut, avocado, sugar and red meats.
Warming spices greatly support us this time of year by keeping the digestive system warm & clear of mucus (Cardamom, Fennel, Ginger, Turmeric, Mustard, Cinnamon, Pepper)
Herbal Formulas:
Trikatu– a classic formula containing equal parts ginger, black pepper and Pippali long pepper. Used to overcome mucus, aid a sluggish digestion, improve circulation and warm the interior. Indicated for clear damp discharges and anyone living in cold, damp climates.
Triphala– another classic formula comprised of 3 fruits. Triphala is a very balanced and gentle formula that can be used daily to promote good digestion and support elimination. It is a mild laxative that helps with bowel regulation. Because it is balanced, tonifying, and food-grade, it is non-habit forming and a great choice for anyone wanting to keep their channels clear of toxic accumulation.
Guggula– a relative of myrrh, Guggul is the resin from the salai tree. It is considered the be most potent in countering ama (toxic accumulation including cholesterol and thickened mucus). Think of ama as anything that gunks up the works of a body flowing efficiently. It has a reputation for reducing kapha and therefore reducing fat in the body. It is often combined with triphala to counter obesity.
You can find the above products on our shelves. Remember, good blood begins with good digestion. If you keep your digestive fire strong, your system clear of mucus, your bowels regular and your diet in harmony with the seasons, then you will digest your food efficiently without creating excess ama.
**This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease**