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? …
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. …
When water stagnates, it begins to stink, and so does the life force within us. The quality of our Prana, or the fundamental life force flowing through us, also called the Chi, can indicate the state of our physical and mental health. When our prana is high and flows through energy channels or nadis without …
Some of you may know that I was in a small plane crash in December 2007. As we were crashing I braced myself, trying desperately to “put on the brakes”. Obviously, I lived to tell the tale and I was left with some pretty profound right side low back and hip pain as a …
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 …
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