Reading Time: 3 minutes As the seasons change, we are often sometimes met with ‘off-feelings’ in the body. Perhaps some allergies from pollen and spring-time floral blooms or excess mucous as the temperatures increase. These particular shifts associated with the transition from winter to spring are common, as kapha dosha that has accumulated in the body begins to rise and release as the days …
Ayurveda and Relationships
Reading Time: 3 minutes Relationships are an inherent part of life, for better or worse. We all have relationships with friends, significant others, family members, and co-workers among many other individuals in our lives. However, these relationships can be quite tumultuous at times. Luckily there is a way to maximize the health of these interactions using Ayurveda. Every relationship has its give and take, …
3 Ways to Promote Healthy Digestion
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve ever felt a grumbling tummy, burning sensation, or other form of discomfort in your upper abdomen, you’re probably dealing with indigestion. From upset stomach to heartburn, and diarrhea to constipation, signs of an unhealthy digestive tract can turn any good day into a bad one. Fortunately, you can make some lifestyle changes that will tremendously change the condition …
The Importance of Sleep
Reading Time: 4 minutes We all know how easy it is to stay up late – and how pervasive the (conditioned – let’s be honest here) urge to check our phones, or do *just* one more thing, or catch up on that next episode. The truth is, we are diurnal beings – we sleep when it’s dark! Biologically, evolutionary, that is what we were …
Know Your Doshas to Move from a Goal Setter to a Goal Achiever
Reading Time: 2 minutes Why does it so happen that goal setting seems easier than goal achieving? The reason is simple. Achieving goals take a little more effort- it needs right application and execution. So how can you do that? By getting to know yourself better. According to Ayurveda humans are made up of three biological energies or doshas- vata, pitta and kapha. These …
5 New Year Resolutions You Can Keep with Ayurveda’s Help
Reading Time: 3 minutes The end of the year provides a chance for change, it brings about feelings of starting fresh and being inspired. There were many changes and a high and low of emotions that we had to deal with in 2021, but despite everything, we remained strong, and I hope these 5 simple New Year Resolutions will help you be inspired by …
Revitalize the 2nd Svadhisthana Chakra for the New Year
Reading Time: 5 minutes From your belly button south to your genitals, rearing back your lumbar spine whirls the second chakra, or Svadhisthana chakra. This energy center sparks creativity, allows you to dream about your fantasies, and discover ways to follow your passions. As we glide into 2022, stabilizing and stimulating the second chakra will help us establish realistic goals that nudge us towards …
How to Manage Your Diet During the Holidays
Reading Time: 4 minutes Typically, the holidays are a time of celebration, socializing and indulgence. Between holiday parties with friends and family, and longstanding traditions at home, it can be easy to fall off the wagon when it comes to living a healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle. So we’ve created this handy guide to help you manage your diet during the holidays, with effective strategies for …
Holistic Practices for the Holidays
Reading Time: 3 minutes We are all excited about this end of the year holidays, the end of the year and we need a break from reality. Today we share holistic practices for the Holidays. Maybe this Christmas dinner is not as big as we are used to, but you can still share it with your loved ones. Perhaps this New Years’ party cannot …
Transforming the Winter Blues with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you ever experienced the weather as a direct mirror of your internal state? When it’s sunny, warm, and bright, you feel the excitement, possibility, and clarity; when cold, grey, and rainy, you might feel a bit more melancholy. As many ancient texts point to, “as above, so below, as within, so without.” We are very much a product of …