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 …
Ayurveda During Pregnancy
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pregnancy is a miraculous time in a woman’s life. Not only is she growing a whole new person, she’s also learning more about herself as she goes through the changes associated with this period. Luckily, Ayurvedic wisdom stemming back over 5,000 years has given us some helpful tips for how to use Ayurveda during pregnancy to ease the stress on …
How the Elements Combine to Form Pitta and Tips for Staying Balanced
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pitta | Fire & Water Imagine summer. Warm, humid days full of sunlight, birdsong, verdant hills and forests, ripe berries, and cool breezes. Summer is Pitta in action – the season of Pitta in its ultimate expression. Intuitively, as Pitta is all about activity, action, metabolism, it makes sense – fruits and vegetables are growing, ripe for harvest, the long …
Ayurveda for Kids
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s no secret that there are many benefits to living an Ayurvedic lifestyle. From increased energy to greater balance and overall well being, this ancient practice has benefitted many adults. However, Ayurveda for kids can be just as beneficial, with the added bonus that starting your children with an Ayurvedic lifestyle can build healthy habits that will stick with them …
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. …
What to Eat for your Dosha
Reading Time: 4 minutes Three energies (aka doshas) swirl together, fusing the world as it is. These three energies not only structure a balanced planet – but they also construct YOU! This information is the basis of Ayurveda, which was written in the Vedas thousands of years ago. What Am I Made Of? Remember the five elements that create nature? Air, water, earth, fire …
How to Take Good Care of Your Neck
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you take good care of your neck? Your neck, while often overlooked, plays a fundamentally important role in your overall health and wellness. It houses important blood vessels that supply blood to your brain, thyroid gland, and more! It is also the pathway through which food, water, and air reach vital organs. Continue reading to learn more about how …
Fighting Inflammation Holistically with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 5 minutes As I was diving into ancient knowledge of Ayurveda, I started to realize that these unrealistic lifestyle expectations that we put ourselves into have become something acceptable, undermining the fact that our bodies cannot adapt to the abnormal. The chronic imbalance has become a common situation affecting every cell and its roots caused by daily stress which we try to …
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. …