Coriander! This power-packed plant packs a lot of medicinal punch. From leaves to stems to seeds to roots, every part is used and each offers a different flavor. Around the world, it is extensively used as a condiment, garnish, or decoration on culinary dishes. Coriander is a spice produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of …
Gateway to the Higher Self Let’s talk about your favorite food—maybe a burger; your favorite patty with fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce, loaded with gooey overflowing cheese wrapped with soft fresh organic buns. Are you drooling already? Have you ever pondered over what happens when you look at advertisements with pictures of tempting food? How …
VATA IN BALANCE Looking for practical tips on how to keep vata in balance when it gets out of whack? Look no further. Stay warm and stay calm. When you are relaxed, you also feel happy and well. It helps to have a warm, cozy place to be, a warm bed, and a hot water …
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 …
“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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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