May
02
If you are looking for a fun way to take your daily green powder, then here is a great recipe for you! This Super Green Smoothie is a simple way to sneak in your powdered greens and a few other "superfoods" in one delicious recipe. Being high in vitamins, minerals,...
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Apr
22
In honor of this year's Hanuman Jayanti (aka Hanuman's birthday) on this full moon day of April 22nd, I felt it quite fitting to have this month's Yoga pose be Hanumanasana, the very pose that is named after the lovable Monkey God. Hanuman represents courage, strength and devotion which are...
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Apr
18
Detoxifying herbs are a great compliment to any cleansing program to heighten the results, but they can also be beneficial to take in smaller dosages for daily health and maintenance. Whether taking them for either purpose, it is important to chose the ones that are specific for your individual needs,...
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Apr
12
Svastha Super Greens: A complete daily green formula with an Ayurvedic twist. This blend of green algae and green herbs will provide you with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, while providing the digestive spices to ensure complete absorption of the nutrients. A balanced formula that will not cause gas or...
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Mar
30
Ayurveda has a strong belief that the in utero period lays out a long-lasting foundation for one’s entire life. Thus, it is of great importance that the mother nourishes herself, as well as the baby-to-be during this stage of life. According to Ayurveda, everything the woman feels and does during...
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Feb
26
Winter is a time of restoration, relaxation, and hibernation and therefore our daily activities should reflect our environmental needs. Supta badhakonasana (lit. reclined bound angle pose) is arguably one of my favorite restorative asanas that I use on a regular basis. The “supported” version uses pillows or bolsters behind...
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Feb
22
With Spring fever in the air and unseasonably warm weather here in Boulder, my taste buds are craving a bit more variety from my usual warm, mushy Vata-pacifying meals. Although this recipe is best for Kapha, these kale chips are actually fairly balanced and quite hearty, as they have a...
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Feb
16
Although Punarnava has not made its way mainstream here in the West, it is one of the most widely used herbs for Kapha imbalances in the world of Ayurveda. Punarnava itself means “one that renews, repairs and regenerates the tissues”, and therefore it is also classified as a Rasayana or...
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Feb
05
Nasya is the administration of herbal medicine through the nasal passage. According to Ayurveda, the sinus cavity is the gateway to our consciousness, Prana Vayu, and the Nervous System. Nasya is one of the five main cleansing therapies in Pancha Karma, but can also be used for daily administration as...
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Jan
19
So here we are in Part 4 of this “Ayurvedic Sleep Report”. In the final chapters of this Sleep series, I would like to share with you some natural options for treating a sleep disorder using the wisdom of Ayurveda. In order to be sure of the proper treatment protocol,...
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