You haven’t truly experienced a massage until you’ve had an Ayurvedic massage, or abhyanga. This type of massage therapy, which originated in India, is a holistic approach to healing that is deep, nourishing, and relaxing. Using warm oils infused with healing herbs that are tailored to each recipient’s needs, practitioners gently massage the entire body …
“Divine Providence has spread her table everywhere, not with a juiceless green carpet, but with succulent herbage and nourishing grass, upon which most beasts feed.” ~Thomas More Bitter greens are our best buddies in spring! The nature of bitter substances serve to oxygenate and cleanse the blood and alkalize the body. This is exactly what …
Ayurveda tells us that spring it’s a good time to cleanse the body and reignite the digestive fire (agni). This salad is sure to get the job done. Each ingredient in this recipe is unique in its properties and actions. Combined, these substances produce a synergistic effect. Here are some of the amazing benefits derived …
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Kapha season, or Vasant Ritu, is spring time: a time of year when the earth can be heavy and soggy from the spring rains and the winter snow melting. Our bodies tend to mimic what goes on in nature. So, in spring, we may feel this heaviness and wetness manifest in us as weight gain, …
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According to the ancient life science of Ayurveda, all of creation manifests in a unique combination of the Five Great Elements: earth, air, fire, water, and space. Everything in existence can be broken down into these elemental characteristics, and this diversity determines the flow of life and how the world interacts with itself. …
We are passionate about the power of Ayurveda. Our bodies, minds, and spirits are intimately interconnected. When the body is in good health, the mind and spirit thrive. We’ve seen the incredible ways in which practicing Ayurveda has changed lives over the years, and that’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves at Art of Living not only …
Wow, some of us have experienced an intensely hot summer this year! The Ayurvedic way tells us to cleanse at the end of summer to rid ourselves of excess heat, and this salad is perfect for doing just that. Excess heat can cause dryness in the body. In turn, the body responds by creating …
The Art of Living Retreat Center’s Panchakarma cleanses are magical, and it’s such an honor to be a part of that process. We heal people from all over the country who are seeking greater health, whether they’re already fit or at the beginning of their journey. Panchakarma: the basics We haven’t watered down the …
I first dipped my toes into Ayurveda as an extension of my yoga and meditation practice. I was looking for a complete experience of vitality, optimal health and well-being, and lots of energy. My first intention was to go into Ayurveda School for my own personal vitality, but as it turns out, I fell in …
Like the changing tides of the ocean, the practice of Ayurveda encourages us to go with the ebbs and flows of the seasons. Ayurvedic wisdom has recommendations to help us maintain balance of body, mind, and spirit. These measures can be very simple but have profound results. Reaching an imbalanced state from an …
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