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Health is not just the absence of diseases. It is a holistic state of being where the mind is happy, stress-free, and light; the body is healthy and disease-free; the ego is pure and uninhibited; and the breath is quiver-free. Unfortunately, when examined on these parameters, we often find ourselves wanting, and most of it …
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Spring is a time of renewal, new adventures, new possibilities, and even new romance. We spend much of our time loving and thinking about those we’re close to—family, friends, and partners, but we hardly spend any time on and with ourselves. To reach our greatest potential in all dimensions, we must practice self-care and self-love …
If you practice Ayurveda, you will learn that oils are ubiquitous in the therapeutic treatments that prevail. This is because oils find their way into every “doorway” of the human body. One such oil application is shirodhara, known for its ability to assuage anxiety, eliminate toxins and mental exhaustion, and relieve stress. WHAT IS SHIRODHARA? …
As the weather warms, we leave the cold, dryness of vata behind and welcome the newness of kapha characterized by earth, water, and spring’s new growth. At the same time, the damp heaviness of this season can promote kapha imbalances in our minds and bodies. Congestion and an accumulation of toxins are common and can …
Spring begins kapha season—a time to clear the winter blahs from your body and mind. That would include ama—partially digested food hanging around in your digestive tract—environmental toxins that have built up in your home or office closed up tight to keep out winter cold, and negative and depressive thoughts that tend to gather during …
CARING FOR THE SKIN AROUND THE EYES The skin around the eyes tends to be thinner and more delicate as it is not as fat-enriched and does not contain many sebaceous glands. As a result, squinting from the sun or focusing your eyesight on reading or driving can contribute to crow’s feet and other fine …
What a beautiful topic this is to ponder—what is nature’s role in healing our bodies and minds? What does Ayurveda have to say about the role of nature in healing us? To answer this, first, we need to remember that we are part of nature and made up of it. Nature has five elements—air, water, …
A WORTHWHILE “FRONDSHIP” Some people are not fond of fennel’s distinctive licorice taste. However, cooking fennel refines its flavor and tones down its tang. And with so many benefits to boast, it’s worth incorporating fennel into your diet. Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family that also includes parsley, carrots, and celery. …
Find part one in the Ayurvedic Skincare series here. Wherever pure knowledge and happiness is, there lies beauty. sattyam. shivam. sundaram. —the veda Paying attention to your needs holistically and using the tools of ayurveda pave the way to vibrant, beautiful skin. Skincare Products and Services Resources Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations, pulse assessments, ayurvedic body treatments …
Are you a light sleeper? Or do you tend to oversleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and then struggle to go back to sleep? Do you often dream about falling or running or have vivid, colorful dreams? It is quite interesting how our dosha makeup—or their imbalances influence and determine—the …
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