Reading Time: 4 minutes Sexuality is a deep aspect within all of us. And the question of what a “healthy sex life” looks like is more widely explored and questioned every day. My curiosity led me to explore awakening intimacy: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Better Sex. Sex is our creative life force in action, our sacred expression, and one of our deepest, most primal needs. …
Forest Bathing Improves Our Overall Performance & Immune System
Reading Time: 6 minutes To begin with I just want to make sure we are on the same page. In case you have never heard of forest bathing, it has nothing to do with a literal bath that includes water. Forest bathing, originally called “Shinrin Yoku” which translate to forest bathing in Japanese. Forest bathing can be described as a mindful walk through a …
Hot Water and the Importance of Drinking it
Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever wondered why it is so common to drink hot water in the Ayurveda lifestyle? Why hot water is almost always preferred over any other kind of water. Hot water plays an important role in your body’s health and can benefit you in ways that you weren’t even aware of. It can help to treat common ailments from …
How to Cure Headaches with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 3 minutes We’ve all experienced the discomfort and irritation that comes with a splitting headache. Whether you’re a frequent sufferer of migraines, or you just get the occasional headache, once it’s begun it’s impossible to focus on anything but finding relief. This conundrum is also recognized in traditional Ayurvedic practices, and luckily there is no shortage of ways to cure headaches with …
Combating Stress with Restorative Yoga
Reading Time: 5 minutes One breath at a time. One step at a time. That is all we need. All we have is this right now. And all is going to be okay. The focus of restorative Yoga is not on stretching or strengthening, but solely in releasing and relaxing! Do you feel addicted to being busy? Are you craving some down-time? Maybe you’re …
Ayurvedic Routines: Oil Pulling
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the next article in the series, Ayurvedic Routines: Oil Pulling, we talk about how ayurvedic routines promote overall health. Oil pulling is the process of swishing oil in your mouth to promote oral hygiene and overall health. Using oil to cleanse the mouth reduces bacteria which helps to improve the breath, protect the gums, prevent tooth decay and cavities. …
6 Ayurveda Friendly Natural Drinks for Staying Hydrated in the Summer
Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to cooling off, many people drink iced water but as per Ayurveda, consuming ice-cold beverages will only disrupt the digestive power, known as Agni. It is vital to hydrate your body with drinks that lower your body temperature but do not disrupt the digestive system, here are our top 6 natural drinks that are Ayurveda approved. 1. …
3 Wonderful Health Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil
Reading Time: 3 minutes When you think of lemons, your mind may gravitate toward those delightful summertime drinks. Commonly added for flavor, lemons are known for their refreshing and clean taste. If you are a big fan of these yellow fruits, you may have heard about one of its purest forms: lemon essential oil. This natural ingredient is extracted from the peel of fresh …
Staying Motivated with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you ever find yourself struggling to get everything done? Maybe you want to go to that event after work with your friends, but you just can’t seem to find the energy. If this is the case, you may be suffering from an imbalance of Kapha energy in your body. The key to staying motivated with Ayurveda is learning to …
Boost your Mood and Decrease your Stress with Reiki
Reading Time: 4 minutes It seems like almost every time I ask someone how their week was, I hear, “it’s been crazy”, “I’ve been so busy”, or “so much has been going on this week.” Unfortunately, in today’s world, many of us are stressed out. The 2020 Gallup Global Emotions Report found that about a third of the people worldwide were stressed last year. …