Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you ever wondered why certain yoga poses leave you feeling rejuvenated, calm, centered, and balanced while others feel more agitating, sore, or awkward? Maybe you have a friend who thrives from a hot, powerful yoga class, while you enjoy the slower, gentle stretching. Learn why in this article about Yoga & Ayurveda: Discovering the best yoga practices for each …
The Many Benefits of Turmeric & Curcumin for the Body
Reading Time: 3 minutes Turmeric is a spice that has received much interest from both the medical and scientific worlds, as well as from the culinary world. It is a plant in the ginger family, native to Southeast Asia and primarily grown in India. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and traditional medicine around the world. Historically, turmeric was used …
Ayurvedic Spring Cleansing
Reading Time: 4 minutes The feelings of Spring are upon us! That natural high of that first warm, sunny day, the sounds of the birds, and all of the new activity of Mother Nature! The leaves are sprouting. The flowers are blooming. And with this renewed sense of change in nature, Spring is the perfect time to gift ourselves with a reset… to cleanse, …
3 Tips to Boost Your Mood Naturally
Reading Time: 3 minutes Now that the rainy days and cloudy skies are mostly over, you may realize your mood starting to improve. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real thing, so don’t be surprised if you see a dramatic shift in your attitude. Since spring is in full swing, and there are more hours of daylight to enjoy, you may feel the best …
Tongue Scraping: An Ancient Ayurvedic Routine For Wellness
Reading Time: 3 minutes When I was little, I learned to brush my teeth morning and night with an action figure toothbrush and candy-flavored toothpaste. It became a right-of-passage to do so on my own. Yet, although I brushed flossed, and rinsed, I was skipping an important step in cleaning my entire mouth: tongue scraping. I first learned about tongue scraping from fellow YouVeda …
How to Supplement Your Workout Routine
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s tough, grueling, and sometimes straight-up sucks. What are we talking about? It could be your commute, taking care of your kids, keeping the apartment in order… But today the Herculean topic is your exercise regimen! Do you know the ways to supplement your workout routine? Maybe you want to give up (that’d be easier) but of course, you don’t. …
The Power of Movement
Reading Time: 4 minutes There has never been a better time to get ‘back to basics’. Intentional, mindful movement and daily exercise offer numerous benefits to the body, the mind, and the spirit. If you’ve ever taken a dance class, participated in a team sport, or been part of a class at a local gym or or fitness center, you have likely felt the …
Spring Time Soul Soup
Reading Time: 2 minutes Spring is in the air – cherry blossoms are blooming, bees are buzzing, and fresh buds are poking up out of the cool, damp Earth. The world is waking up, warming up, and blossoming into a new season. With a change in seasons comes a change in the body’s needs to stay balanced and in homeostasis – that sweet spot …
Energy healing as a path to Wellness
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you ever feel stuck? Are there times where you haven’t felt like yourself? Does something still feel off despite your efforts to eat well, exercise, and make healthy changes in your life? This was exactly how I once felt. Then a friend suggested I try an energy healing session. At that point I knew nothing about energy healing. However, …
Why Ashwagandha is Essential for Health & Wellness
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ashwagandha is an ancient, medicinal herb that is an essential part of Ayurveda, a popular form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. The Sanskrit term Ayurveda translates to “knowledge of life.” Some of these treatments are now gaining recognition in the United States, such as the use of ashwagandha in supplement form. Ashwagandha is known to help the …