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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 first intention was to go into Ayurveda School for my own personal vitality, but as it turns out, I fell in […]
Wellness, Naturally: Cleansing with Ayurveda Read More »
If there’s one thing that can bring us back to a fond memory or comforting feeling, it’s an aroma. Of the five tanmatras (senses—hearing, touch, sight, taste, smell) of Ayurveda, the sense of smell corresponds to the earth element and nose. So it stands to reason that root vegetables, such as yams, are a food
Staying Rooted with Comfort Food: Yams Two Ways Read More »
From the paleo to ketotarians to vegans, every month there seems to be a new diet that will solve humanity’s problems. However, while these diets might help some people, others end up in a poorer state of health than when they started. The reason for these unexpected results lies in the wisdom of Ayurveda—India’s system
Ayurvedic Approach to Dieting Read More »
With all the contradictions within the media, deciding what to eat can be incredibly confusing. Some say that carbs are the root of all evil, while others claim they’re the key to longevity; many maintain that protein is necessary in high quantities, while others suggest that it causes cancer; this week eggs and soy are
What it’s Like to be on an Ayurvedic Diet Read More »
Many of us are looking to jumpstart our “summer” bodies and beings. In efforts to shift the perspective from “diet to nourishment”, I’d like to discuss the simple distinction between modern dietetics and Ayurvedic nutrition. It is the Ayurvedic perspective that “a person who eats a wholesome diet, does not require medicine, and no medicine
Diet to Nourishment: An Ayurvedic Perspective Read More »
Kapha season, or Vasant Ritu, is spring time—a time of year when the earth can be heavy and soggy from the spring rains and the winter snow melting. Our bodies tend to mimic what goes on in nature. In spring, we may feel this heaviness and wetness manifest in us as weight gain, bloating, lethargy,
This Barley Soup Will Nourish You on the Cusp of Kapha Season Read More »
The Importance of Agni Agni is of paramount importance to maintaining a healthy body, mind, and spirit. When you think of digestion, do you only think of food as being something that is digested? Did you know that we also digest what we see, hear, smell, and touch? Well balanced agni is important so that
Agni Aid Spice Mix for Igniting Your Digestive Fire Read More »
Enjoy a dynamic December! For many of us, December is an extremely busy time of year. Holiday parties, shopping for gifts, decorating, baking, participating in extra activities with children, and meeting year-end deadlines at work are some of things that take up more of our time. While much of what we experience at this time
Bala Balls: A Source of Raw Energy Read More »
Farro for Winter Warmth As we head into winter (Vata season), the elements of air and space become more abundant. Vata’s qualities are cold, light, dry, rough, mobile, and erratic. Applying the opposite qualities offers support for staying in balance throughout the winter season. Therefore, you may find yourself in need of heavier, more warming,
Farro, Mushroom, & Walnut Bowl Read More »
“Thyme” for the seasons to shift Eating seasonally is very important, and there are still plenty of delicious herbs and vegetables coming in fresh at this time of year. Take advantage of the deliciousness before “thyme” runs out, and the selection of herbs and vegetables diminishes in winter. A pungent herb, thyme is beneficial to
Shallot, Fennel, Thyme & Quinoa Bowl Read More »
