“Health is not mere absence of disease. It is the dynamic expression of life”
– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Are you planning a special event or meeting for 2016? A wedding, family reunion, group retreat, corporate meeting? Our retreat center in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains will be remembered for years by your guests. Denise Williams has arranged her fair share of beautiful, successful events on our mountaintop. Denise is the …
As we head into a new year, it’s likely you are taking an assessment of your lifestyle choices. Did 2015 hold too much stress and bad eating habits? You can recover. We’d like to help you put a plan into place to be healthier in 2016. The plethora of holiday cheer can …
Along with falling leaves and cooler temperatures, heartier meals are a sign that fall is here. So, what’s cooking on our mountaintop? We spent some time in the kitchen at Art of Living Retreat Center to learn more about Ayurvedic Cooking in this season. Of no surprise, squash and pumpkins are key ingredients in fall …
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The temperatures are beginning to cool down on our mountain and the leaves will soon be sporting golden hues. Fall is definitely a season of reawakening, which makes it a great time for an Ayurvedic cleanse. Renewing in Fall To protect your health year round, but particularly during the fall, Ayurvedic health educators say it’s …
Our Shankara Ayurveda Spa is unique in that it’s one of only a few spas in the United States that offers Ayurvedic treatments. These treatments originated in India a long time ago and have been used for centuries, if not longer to restore wellness and balance. Can you guess which treatment is called “Bliss Therapy”? It’s a …
Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you are not alone. A new poll from Gallup, shows about 51 percent of Americans said they would like to lose weight, but only 26 percent say they are seriously making an effort towards that desire. As many ways as there are to lose weight, there …
Do you feel you live a healthy lifestyle? From what you eat, to your fitness level, your job, and your home life, there are many facets that go into a healthy or not-so-healthy way of living. An Ayurvedic lifestyle produces numerous benefits that are wonderful for enriching your life. We highlight five in this post and …
Have you ever thought of taking a non-traditional vacation that could make a positive impact on your wellbeing? If so, you are part of the growing travel trend of wellness tourism. Wellness tourists are those traveling within their own country, or to other parts of the world, in order to carry out activities which may …
What are the benefits of using essential oils in Ayurveda? They are plentiful! Using Ayurvedic oils for massage at home can help you manage weight, sleep better, achieve clearer skin, and de-stress. Vata and Kapha body types benefit most from warming oils, especially sesame oil to offer relaxation. Pitta people have a type-A temperament, so …
Getting Ready for Summer If the lazy days of summer are looking more like the crazy days, take a few deep breaths and try an Ayurvedic approach to calming down your lifestyle. The word “Ayurveda” comes from two Sanskrit words: Ayur meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge or science. Developed around 1500 BC, Ayurveda is an approach to …
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