Reading Time: 4 minutes In Ayurvedic medicine, there are three doshas or energies, that run the human body and mind efficiently. Each dosha correlates with physical, physiological and psychological elements. A person’s bodily dosha and mental dosha may be different, and it changes throughout our lifetime. Ideally, all three doshas are balanced and active. However, as life works, one dosha often dominates the other …
The different kinds of Indigestion and How to Manage It
Reading Time: 3 minutes You might as well have swallowed a cinder block. That mystery meat sandwich from the cafeteria is sitting in your stomach like a ten-pound hunk of marble, refusing to be digested, refusing to move along, and leaving you with a bellyful of discomfort. The key question – how to manage indigestion does not have one decisive answer – we discuss …
Sound Therapy | Music to Your Ears | Health to Your Body
Reading Time: 4 minutes Close your eyes for a minute and listen to the world around you. What do you hear? Car horns, people, blaring stereos? Or gentle raindrops, laughing children, and the soothing strings of a symphony orchestra? It may make a difference. Sound therapists say that what you hear can help or hurt your health. Sound can relax you when applied the …
The New Moon Phase in October and How to Approach it
Reading Time: 4 minutes New Moon in Libra occurs on Friday October 16, 2020. In this article we share what the New Moon in Libra mean, what the New Moon brings and practices that will help simply align yourself with this moon cycle. New Moon In Libra Libra is represented by the scales and ruled by Venus, Libra’s soul mission is rooted in partnership …
Covid-19: How to Care for Yourself in Times of Isolation
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s no doubt it’s been a strange few months. With Covid-19 How to care for yourself in times of isolation is more important than ever. Establish wellness practices that will serve and support you in these trying times. Self-care in isolation is particularly important, and there’s no “right” way to practice it. However, there are a few wellness techniques and …
How to Start a Meditation Practice
Reading Time: 4 minutes We are well aware, stress is all around us. We are constantly experiencing it on some level, every day. And even though we deal with it in our own individual ways, overtime, this stress puts a serious toll on our bodies and our minds. Here is how to start a meditation practice and I share my personal journey discovering the …
Wake up New and Improved – Not All Sleep Is Equal
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sleep is a vital indicator of overall health and wellbeing. But how highly do we prioritize our life around achieving a night of deep, high-quality rest? Wake up new and improved! In a world packed full of activities, work, responsibilities, families, and distractions, it is easy to fall into patterns that lead us to restless nights. According to Ayurveda, deep, …
Three Yoga Poses for Bloating
Reading Time: 3 minutes Everyone can relate to feeling bloated from time-to-time. Poor diet, not properly chewing our food during rushed meals, lack of exercise, busy lifestyles, and stress all compromise the digestive system. For many of us, being bloated isn’t an occasional occurrence; it is a daily discomfort. Yoga is useful for connecting the breath and the body. By slowing down the mind …
Yoga Poses For Good Posture
Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Support your Joints through Yoga and Supplements As a former dancer, I was trained on the importance of having good posture. An elongated stance was imperative for proper appearance. Good posture is important for more than the stage, though. Regular slouching can contribute to joint and muscle pain, spinal abnormalities like scoliosis, and can even impact our digestive …
Meditation: Chromatherapy – Experiencing Joy with Yellow
Reading Time: < 1 minute Today’s Meditation – Experiencing Joy with Yellow