One of my most favorite rituals in the science of Ayurveda is definitely the practice of Abhyanga. Translated as “to oil” (abhya) and “limb” (anga), this nourishing self-oil application truly…
Cleanses and detoxes have become quite the fad now a days. Whether you are going for a juice cleanse, the “master cleanse” or a mono-diet cleanse; these can be great…
Although tongue scraping has recently become a new topic here in the west, this simple morning practice dates back thousands of years in the world of Ayurveda. It is stated…
Triphala churna is an ancient herbal formula that has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Translated as “three fruits”, this herbal tonic is made up of the three…
The condition of your hair is a clear indicator of the overall health of your body and mind. Whether you are suffering from dull, lifeless hair, premature greying, hair thinning,…
Although traveling may be fun, exciting and filled with adventure, it can also be highly disruptive, causing disequilibrium and Vata aggravation to the entire system. (more…)
In the eyes of Ayurveda, the energetic force known as Vata is inevitably increased during travel. This leads to high anxiety, restless mind, sleep issues, overall depletion, gas, bloating and…
According to Ayurveda, traveling is most disruptive to Vata dosha. Therefore, we must make the appropriate lifestyle choices to pacify the Vata in order to create some balance during this…
It is a well known fact that it is very important to get your appropriate water intake each day to stay hydrated and healthy. But did you know that adding…