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Our belly, my belly, your belly, women’s bellies, men’s bellies “should” be flat, flat, flat. I have met very few people that are not on a quest for a flatter abdomen. I, too, have striven for this perfection as the message I heard growing up from my misguided but well-intentioned mom was “you can […]
I like to ask people — is stress really working for you in your life? Some people really believe that if they don’t have stress in their lives, they won’t be motivated. Though sometimes stress might call us to action, if we have too much stress in our system, we’re not able to have
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Sometimes life can throw you for a loop. Stress from work, school, relationships and even the food we eat may be responsible for creating imbalances in our lives. Paying close attention to the state of your vata dosha is a great way to assess and restore personal imbalances. While it may not be easy to
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Winter is a time of silence, stillness, and cold. It’s when nature goes to sleep and readies itself for the Spring. It’s also a time when stresses run high due to the holidays and you can find yourself completely exhausted, depleted and miserable if you’re not careful. For some, they chalk up the changes in
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What Does Panchakarma Involve? Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing practice of detoxifying the body while strengthening the immune system and restoring your body’s pH balance. It provides an overall sense of calm and well-being. Panchakarma is a 3-part process—pre-cleansing, main treatment, and post-cleansing. Cleanse Prep (Purva karma) The cleanse prep is done before Panchakarma
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Our Shankara Ayurveda Spa is unique in that it’s one of only a few spas in the United States that offers Ayurvedic treatments. These treatments originated in India a long time ago and have been used for centuries, if not longer to restore wellness and balance. Can you guess which treatment is called “Bliss Therapy”? It’s a
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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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