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It’s that time of year again. Here in the northern hemisphere, the air is getting cooler and drier and Vata season (which begins in late fall) is around the corner. Vata’s characteristic elements are air and ether, which are dry and cold. If you have symptoms such as dry skin and hair, constipation, gas and […]
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Self-Abhyanga Self-abhyanga is the practice of massaging yourself with the aid of oils in order to assist in the balancing of your doshas. This essential practice in Ayurvedic teachings is not only a relaxing exercise that will help put your mind and body at ease; it is also an energizing and stimulating practice that gets
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“What is her name?” you think frantically to yourself as you see an acquaintance walking towards you at a social gathering. She waves and you put a big smile on your face, hoping that by the time she arrives you’ll remember her name saving you from yet another embarrassing social encounter. You blame your heavy
6 Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation (and How Ayurveda Can Help!) Read More »
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 intention was to attend Ayurveda school for my own personal vitality, but as it turns out, I fell in love with
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Ayurveda tells us that fall is a time to rid the body of excess heat and toxins accumulated from summer. Even though fall is a the precursor to winter and we want to stay warm in winter, we still need to clear out excess heat from summer because it is drying. Being dry going into
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Every day you read about new diets—diets to lose weight, for thyroid conditions, depression, gluten intolerance, blood pressure, cholesterol, and elevated blood sugar—the list goes on. Maybe you’ve tried some of them and they helped for a while … before they stopped. Some may have done wonders for your mother or your best friend, but
Ayurveda Cooking: Your Pathway to Good Health Read More »
In traditional medicine, the tongue is not just an organ for taste and speech. It is considered to be the microcosm of the entire body. In other words, the state of your tongue—the shape, color, coating or texture—indicates the state of your overall health. A uniform pink color, which comes from tissues called mucosa, indicates
Ayurveda 101: The Benefits of Tongue Scraping Read More »
In Ayurveda there are six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. Each of these tastes has a distinct effect. Depending on your constitution and the season, these effects can either contribute to or disturb your state of balance. Too much or too little of these foods can cause impurities in the body which can
Ayurvedic Food: 6 Flavors That Will Spice Up Your Life Read More »
A day in the life of the modern human often includes constantly looking down at our phone/electronic devices and being at our desk in front of our computers. 8 out of 10 people can be found in a forward head posture most hours of the day. As a result, our head tilts forward and our
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Agni is one of the most powerful transformative principles of Ayurveda. It holds the secret to longevity, vitality, high prana or life force, good health, more energy, clarity of mind, and wellness. The principle of agni in Ayurveda answers your question about why your office bestie can eat anything they want without putting on any
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