According to the ancient life science of Ayurveda, all of creation manifests in a unique combination of the five great elements: earth, air, fire, water, and space. Everything in existence can be broken down into these elemental characteristics, and this diversity determines the flow of life and how the world interacts with itself. In Ayurveda, …
Did you know that to perform an act as simple as blinking or moving a muscle, you need vata to cooperate! For a vata person, all bets are off. They can be unpredictable, sensitive to slightest changes in the environment, and ironically, hard to stereotype. So, who is a vata person and what is vata …
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 …
The goal of Ayurvedic medicine is summed up in the Sanskrit word, “swastya.” Swastya means health. A healthy person is in a state of balance – physically balanced, mentally balanced, emotionally balanced. This holistic perspective is one of Ayurveda’s basic principles. The Meaning of Swastya On a concrete level, the expression of health is dynamic …
As summer heat transitions to crisp, cool, windy autumn days, we naturally adjust our wardrobes and activities. Our bodies respond too—many people experience dry skin, lips, hair, and nails, or dry, cracking joints. Some may notice more gas and bloating, and some have trouble sleeping. According to Ayurveda, these autumn health challenges are preventable. Nature is …
Like the changing tides of the ocean, the practice of Ayurveda encourages us to go with the ebbs and flows of the seasons. Ayurvedic wisdom has recommendations to help us maintain balance of body, mind, and spirit. These measures can be very simple but have profound results. Reaching an imbalanced state from an …
Yoga and Ayurveda, to the new practitioner, might seem complicated, but although both practices are deeply rooted in the traditional spiritual wisdom and practices of India, you don’t have to overhaul your entire life to make room for them. Incorporating even the smallest concepts from yoga and Ayurveda into your routine can have far-reaching effects …
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