Health and wellness news, stories, and tips that inspire healthy diets, relationships and lives, and encourage making positive behavior choices.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a bad day or can’t wind down or if restlessness is in the body or the mind. When you can’t sleep, you need help, and you need it fast. The good news is that breathing in specific ways can help you get to sleep, stay asleep, and experience more …
It was October 2015. I was working with a real estate journal as a reporter in Midtown Manhattan. You’d think this is the stuff dreams are made of— the reality was far from dreamy. Three months into the job I was stuck with a horrible boss, racist coworkers, and relentless performance pressure. I needed the …
How do you let go of past hurts and move on when you experience heartache or emotional pain? Often, just when we think we’ve gotten over it, the memories come rushing back in and we realize we had merely shoved the pain and discomfort under the carpet, without eliminating it. It can also feel unnerving …
When summer temperatures rise, almost everyone experiences increasing pitta dosha in the body and mind—those whose constitution is already dominated by pitta even more! Irritability, impatience, skin problems, and general overheating are just a few ways pitta imbalances manifest. Fortunately, there are herbs known in Ayurveda to reduce excessive pitta quickly and easily. What’s the …
Reaching puberty is a significant milestone for all humans—it begins a cascade of irreversible mental and physical changes. For women, it also means a monthly experience of menstruation, those 3–5 days of physical discomfort, low energy, and unstable emotions. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Of course, not all women experience all these at all times; however, “80% …
When I heard about the launch of NAOQ19 in the US, I actually had a mild, breakthrough infection of COVID19. On a quick path to recovery, relieved and delighted with this development as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I ordered it immediately and sat down with achy muscles (a fallout of the infection) to write about it. …
NAOQ19 (NF2)
Sri Sri Tattva’s Shield for your Immune System Read More »
Little else is so all-consumingly painful as a pounding stress or tension headache—when your eyes water and everything appears blurry and irrelevant. It can make you irritable and moody, and ruin your day. Calling on acupressure techniques may provide symptom relief whether your headache is just starting or you’re already in the throes of it. …
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah—May all beings be well. One of the most important issues facing the LGBTQ+ community—in addition to violence, abuse, self-medication, discrimination, and homelessness—is unequal healthcare. Despite it being 2022, the fight continues for equal treatment by doctors and health insurance companies. Lack of access to important medical care means more health issues, substance …
Ayurveda is Inclusive: Creating Safe Healthcare Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community Read More »
“Me mind on fire—Me soul on fire—Feeling hot hot hot Party people—All around me feeling hot hot hot What to do—On a night like this Music sweet— can’t resist” Feeling Hot Hot Hot—The Merrymen Ayurveda calls summer pitta season. Pitta is governed by the fire and water elements and is characterized by hot, sharp, spreading, …
There are several reasons men can develop prostate problems—genetics, diabetes and heart disease, and obesity—for many men it is a natural part of aging which could be linked to hormonal changes and levels of DHT in the body. Whether you’re already dealing with issues, or just looking for natural ways to bolster prostate health, the …
Sign up for our emails—we’ll send you updates, offers, and the latest news. We will not share your email address or spam your inbox.
Get Access to the Guide
Site Map | Legal Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
© Art of Living Retreat Center 2022
Give to happiness and well-being—donate today.
Note: You will receive an email confirming our receipt of your inquiry.
Our peak season runs April–November, so space fills up quickly during that time.