Ayurveda, the holistic medicine from India, has given us the ultimate way to detoxify the body-mind: Panchakarma. Panchakarma, or the “five actions,” is a time-tested cleansing process that releases stored toxins and restores the body’s innate healing ability. It is a series of therapies that helps remove deep rooted stress while balancing the body-mind types …
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tells us that “the first step in yoga is to let go, to relax.” A relaxed body will lead to a relaxed mind. Letting go doesn’t have to be difficult, however. It can even be blissful. One of Ayurveda’s favorite ways to relax and let go is Shirodhara, perhaps the …
It’s Spring cleaning time—the birds are singing, buds are forming on the trees, light is returning, and all around us new life is unfolding. The dormancy of winter has passed and we are emerging from our hibernation. Our bodies, too, slowed down during the winter months as we spent more time inside. We were less …
Ayurveda, the holistic medicine from India, has given us a treasure trove of methods to minimize the toxins that come into our lives and maximize the toxins that go out. In our last blog, we learned the best place to start an Ayurvedic cleanse is with an organic vegetarian diet, packed with all six tastes …
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With all the hype about detoxes and cleanses today, it can be overwhelming to know how to detox the right way. In this series of blogs, Ayurveda, the 5000 year old “science of life and longevity,” will give us some answers. Ayurvedic detox shows us how to minimize the toxins that come into our lives …
The temperatures are beginning to cool down on our mountain and the leaves will soon be sporting golden hues. Fall is definitely a season of reawakening, which makes it a great time for an Ayurvedic cleanse. Renewing in Fall To protect your health year round, but particularly during the fall, Ayurvedic health educators say it’s …
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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Essentially, whenever you have a desire to feel strong and vibrant and want a boost, detoxing can be very helpful. As part of an integrative approach to preventive care, panchakarma can support your health at any time throughout the year. That being said, it is often recommended to go through a cleanse when you need …
What is Panchakarma? Panchakarma (PK) is a Sanskrit word that means “five actions” or “five treatments”. The PK program is a series of ancient health-boosting treatments that cleanse body of toxins, increase vitality, and restore inner-balance and wellbeing. Natural is Best According to Ayurvedic principles, our natural state is one of health and happiness. In …
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Earth Day is April 22, so we thought it would be natural to talk about the five elements of nature. When we look at nature, there are five elements that provide the foundation for the entire physical world—space, air, fire, water and earth. Ayurveda recognizes these elements as the building blocks of all material existence. We nourish ourselves …
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