Reading Time: 3 minutes What’s the secret to long-term health? Most of us would say regular exercise, eating right, sleeping on time, kicking off bad habits, etc. when asked this question. How many would even pause to think that a simple, no-fuss way to ensuring robust long-term health lies actually in hydration. Here are five ways to stay hydrated during the summer. Yes, staying …
Tips for Staying Healthy with Summer Workouts
Reading Time: 4 minutes Summer has finally arrived! With states opening back up and the weather turning warm, now is a great time to get back into your fitness routine. We’ve rounded up some tips for staying healthy with summer workouts such as running, cycling and swimming; that you can use to support your Ayurvedic lifestyle and wellness routine. Tips for Running in the …
The Warming Ayurvedic Diet in the Summer Months
Reading Time: 3 minutes Maintaining a Warming Ayurvedic Diet in the Warming Months While the Ayurveda approach to diet varies with the body types – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – one feature remains consistent: Ayurveda, as a whole, encourages consuming warming foods. Spicy turmeric lattes trump vibrant green juice and grounding kitchadi and soups are advocated over cold, raw salads. Although these suggestions may …
Top 5 Tips To Bring Balance to Pitta Dosha
Reading Time: 4 minutes You may have recently found out that your main Dosha is Pitta, and wonder how can you bring on the balance that will help you become more physically healthy? Avoid digestive problems? Get a good night’s sleep? Here are our top 5 tips to bring balance to Pitta Dosha. WHEN IN BALANCE, Pitta dosha people feel strong, determined, and have …
Understanding Pitta in the World
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sweat pastes your shirt to your skin, you might snap any moment, can’t cool down, and are so dang hangry! Welcome to an overactive Pitta, which plagues many Americans and people around the world. There is a lot of Pitta in the World, caused by the stress of modern life. Understanding Pitta in the World Pitta, one of the doshas …
Pitta Balancing Summer Smoothies
Reading Time: 2 minutes Summer is a time of beach trips, vacations, picnics, sundresses, longer, warmer days. According to Ayurveda, the seasons are connected to the doshas or the mind-body types. The hot summer months are considered “pitta season.” The pitta dosha is characterized by physical heat, a fast metabolism, and strong digestion. In order to balance the fierce, fieriness of the pitta dosha …
Nature in Summer: Six Best Ways to Make the Most of Both
Reading Time: 3 minutes Summer is the season when nature is bursting with life and vigor and it makes for a great time to get outside and explore your environment. Regardless of your age, nature offers something for everyone – all you need is a curious mind and an eye for beauty. Here are six fun things to do to make the most of …
Staying Motivated with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you ever find yourself struggling to get everything done? Maybe you want to go to that event after work with your friends, but you just can’t seem to find the energy. If this is the case, you may be suffering from an imbalance of Kapha energy in your body. The key to staying motivated with Ayurveda is learning to …
Boost your Mood and Decrease your Stress with Reiki
Reading Time: 4 minutes It seems like almost every time I ask someone how their week was, I hear, “it’s been crazy”, “I’ve been so busy”, or “so much has been going on this week.” Unfortunately, in today’s world, many of us are stressed out. The 2020 Gallup Global Emotions Report found that about a third of the people worldwide were stressed last year. …
Spice Up Your Life! Adding Balance into your Food
Reading Time: 3 minutes Did you know that spices are incredibly healing? In Ayurveda, spices and herbs are viewed as medicine. Some of the benefits include stimulating the digestive fire, speeding up metabolism, and bringing a warming effect to the body which helps to break down food easier! Spices allow us endless opportunities to nurture our health from the inside out, enjoying all of …