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 …
Beating Stress with Adaptogens and Healing Faster
Reading Time: 3 minutes S-T-R-E-S-S. We’ve all been there at some point, a million and one things on our plate and hardly any time to get them done! In this article, we talk about the causes of stress and beating stress with adaptogens found in nature. There are many causes for our stress but our bodies handle each one the same way, by releasing …
7 Lifestyle Changes (you may not be aware of!) to Improve Digestion
Reading Time: 3 minutes “Ugh, I’m so bloated today…”, “My digestion is a mess…” ” Yeah, I’ve always had tummy problems…” Sound familiar? You may hear these statements often, from friends, family, clients, and those around you… so know you’re not alone on this one. And you’re like many, you’ve experienced “stomach issues” at some point in your life. According to Ayurveda, the build-up …
Prioritize your Wellbeing with Ayurveda this Winter
Reading Time: 3 minutes In winter time we are supposed to be full of cheer and merrymaking, celebrating with family and loved ones in warmly lit homes. The shorter days make it harder to really feel awake, and what little time you can get outdoors is often marred by snow, rain or cold. In short, the winter blues can be a very real problem …
Top 10 Ayurvedic Tips to Support your Diet in the Winter
Reading Time: 3 minutes With the shift of seasons comes a shift in diet. As the weather gets colder, our bodies crave warm foods. We find ourselves consuming more soups and stews to provide us with the nourishment we need during these cold months. The Ayurvedic approach to eating takes this seasonal shift into account when planning our diets. This ancient healing system asks …
Save Your Skin from Winter Dry Out
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you live in a colder climate, you already know how quickly your skin dries out when temps drop and winter winds blow. But you might not know all the reasons why. The good news is that there are several ways to mitigate dry skin and dandruff right now before the winter chill sets in. Follow these steps to keep …
Your Guide To Mindful Eating
Reading Time: 3 minutes We’re in a constant state of multitasking. Between juggling work, family and all that competes for our attention, we often lose focus of our day. In this article. “Your Guide To Mindful Eating”, we look at some of our harmful eating habits and how we can practice mindful eating Here’s an exercise to test this theory: Where did you eat …
Warming Pumpkin Spice Shake
Reading Time: 2 minutes Autumn is synonymous with cool and crisp mornings, soft breezes that float crimson leaves through the air, and a chill that sets in as the months progress towards winter. In Ayurvedic terms, the season of fall is a time of Vata dosha, a combination of the elements of air and ether, with qualities of lightness, dryness, and mobility. As the …
5 Tips to Achieve and sustain a Healthy Digestion
Reading Time: 3 minutes Digestion is a complex process. Although it does not require our conscious attention, we do have indirect control of these processes. If our digestive system is not in good shape, undigested food will collect in the intestine, leading to an array of digestive problems and auto-immune disorders. In this article we will share tips on how to achieve and sustain …