How Our Mood, Digestion, and Immune Strength Are Connected
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How Our Mood, Digestion, and Immune Strength Are Connected

One interesting intersection in the body is the way mood, digestion, and immunity all support one another. This process is governed by agni, our digestive fire. 

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Learning to See the Doshas in Nature
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Learning to See the Doshas in Nature

The doshas vata, pitta, and kapha are quite apparent in nature when we look through the lens of Ayurveda. We can define the doshas by their gunas, or qualities.

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Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times
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Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times

The crazier life gets, the more simplicity we need. Ayurveda has simple tools to help us stay centered in the midst of challenging and unpredictable times. 

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Hope in a Time of Pandemic
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Hope in a Time of Pandemic

The magnitude of the global disruption caused by the coronavirus is immense and still unfolding. But there are also tremendous opportunities in this moment.

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Immune Health NOW—Respiratory System Support for Spring 2020
ayurvedic herbalism /

Immune Health NOW—Respiratory System Support for Spring 2020

Created in March of 2020, Immune Health NOW is a powdered mixture that uses potent Ayurvedic herbs to support the immune system, lungs, and respiratory tract. 

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Simple Mindfulness Tools to Work Through Fear
emotional wellness /

Simple Mindfulness Tools to Work Through Fear

While there’s no way to live a life completely free of stress and fear, these mindfulness tools are powerful and effective ways to help us manage and digest fearful emotions...

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This Is the Key to a Healthy Immune System
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This Is the Key to a Healthy Immune System

Vibrant immunity requires a robust digestive fire, or “agni.” When you give your agni wholesome food, the nourishment passes from the digestive tract to your entire body by way of...

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How to Make Your Daily Routine Work for You 
ayurveda 101 /

How to Make Your Daily Routine Work for You 

Even when you know the benefits of a daily routine, it can be hard to decide exactly what yours should consist of. Here are a few tricks to help you...

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5 Ways to Get More Turmeric in Your Life
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5 Ways to Get More Turmeric in Your Life

Turmeric has now become way more mainstream than we ever could have imagined. Here are five different ways to utilize this root, both from a nutrition standpoint and as an...

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How My Daily Routine Changed My Life
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How My Daily Routine Changed My Life

Daily routines are a must in Ayurveda, but just how effective are they? Check out this personal account of how an Ayurvedic practitioner's daily routine changed her world for the...

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6 Ways Ayurveda Will Show Up in 2020
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6 Ways Ayurveda Will Show Up in 2020

Ayurveda was once unknown to the majority, but in recent years, its popularity has grown. Is this a trend? We think not. Find out some of the ways we predict...

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The Ayurvedic Way to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
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The Ayurvedic Way to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Not having a night of proper sleep makes us grumpy, agitated, and tired (but not necessarily sleepy enough to get some zzz’s). So what can we do about it? Read...

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Why We Rebel Against Routine
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Why We Rebel Against Routine

A daily routine is one of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves, provided it is done in a way that truly supports our bodies, minds, and spirits. 

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Should I Do a Liver Cleanse?
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Should I Do a Liver Cleanse?

There are many types of liver cleanses and liver flushes promoted today. Would you benefit from doing a liver cleanse? As with anything in Ayurveda, it depends. As we are...

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Achieving Vibrant Women’s Health with the 4 Pillars
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Achieving Vibrant Women’s Health with the 4 Pillars

Diet, lifestyle, sleep, and energy. These are the four pillars of Ayurveda. When we neglect them, we inhibit the proper flow of prana, which gives rise to the possibility of...

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The Top 7 Ways to Use Triphala
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The Top 7 Ways to Use Triphala

Triphala is one of Ayurveda's most popular herbal formulas. While it is best known to support healthy digestion, it can also promote vitality, beauty, and more. 

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How the Doshas Respond to Stress
emotional wellness /

How the Doshas Respond to Stress

Daily stress is inherent to life. Fortunately, Ayurveda teaches us to use preventative measures to lessen the toll it can take on one’s physical health. Each dosha, or individual constitution,...

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Love and the Doshas
emotional wellness /

Love and the Doshas

What do doshas have to do with love? Quite a lot! Check out this article to learn how the doshas play a part in our natural tendencies and attractions towards...

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How I’m Reaching My Weight-Loss Goals
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How I’m Reaching My Weight-Loss Goals

Banyan’s Community Relations Manager, Erin Douglas, shares her weight loss journey in this blog post. Along with her partner, her dog Jasper, and her supportive community of Banyan friends and...

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Why We Use Food as an Energetic Buffer
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Why We Use Food as an Energetic Buffer

When we reach for food during a moment of crisis, we are witnessing a confused attempt at love—an unintelligent craving based on intelligent underpinnings. 

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The Power of Healthy Habits
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The Power of Healthy Habits

Since you know your body better than anyone else, you can make health promoting decisions to bring your body back into balance via diet and lifestyle modifications. As Ayurvedic practices...

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Calming Your Mind with Shirodhara
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Calming Your Mind with Shirodhara

Shirodhara as a treatment consists of a stream of warm oil run continuously on the forehead. The purpose of shirodhara is to calm the nervous system. Inherent in this process...

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Navigating Your Soul Purpose
emotional wellness /

Navigating Your Soul Purpose

Have you ever wondered why taking care of yourself and your body is so important? Ayurvedic self-care can help you not only feel great, it can help you decide how you can...

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The Wisdom of Ayurvedic Tongue Reading
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The Wisdom of Ayurvedic Tongue Reading

If you were to go over to your mirror right now and stick out your tongue, would you see a thick, white coating? If so, it might be time to...

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Health and Wellness

Healthy living is the key to feeling good both mentally and physically. Ayurveda is an ancient, holistic method of living that encourages you to take your health into your own hands by prioritizing your personal wellness. Its timeless wisdom can be a valuable tool for achieving your best and most vibrant state of wellness.

While our library of health guides gives more focus to in-depth explorations into various Ayurvedic health topics, these blogs can act as helpful resources for learning about quick steps you can take to get motivated about your health on a daily basis.

Why Is Health Important?

In today's busy world, many of us take health for granted, filling up our schedules, going without sleep, or opting for convenience in meals rather than nutritional benefits. Over time, neglecting our health can start to lead to imbalances, the accumulation of natural toxins, and feeling “off.”

According to Ayurveda, health (or Svastha in Sanskrit) is a state of experiencing Self, wellness, and bliss through the harmonious interaction of the mind, soul, and senses. To not only reach this state, but also maintain it throughout our lives, it is imperative to make supportive choices that will best benefit us in the long-term.

Ayurveda teaches us not only how to promote our physical health, but also other types of wellness—such as our intellectual health, social wellness, and spiritual well-being. As a system of holistic wellness, Ayurveda holds that all of these areas in our lives are connected, and contribute to our overall state of health.

With this in mind, Ayurveda offers guidance on how to establish a supportive, healthy routine, customize our meal plans, manage stress, prioritize sleep, cultivate relationships with loved ones, and much more.

However, it is important to note that Ayurveda does not have a “one size fits all” option for a healthy lifestyle. Instead, Ayurveda recognizes that we are all unique, and the supportive choices that help one individual feel better and more balanced will not always be as effective for someone else.

That being said, Ayurveda does offer a wide variety of recommendations that can be used as a framework for developing a lifestyle that will best support each of us as individuals, and meet us wherever we are in our respective journeys toward optimal mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

Every person's track is different, but however your path is shaped, Ayurveda can help you navigate it. You can think of Ayurveda as a helpful resource that can be fine-tuned to your needs. In fact, its adaptability is one of the reasons that Ayurveda has endured for so many thousands of years.

These blogs were authored by wellness professionals and experts from the Ayurvedic community and focus on helping you achieve vibrant and holistic health and well-being through the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and all that it has to offer us. We hope you find these articles informative, helpful, and empowering as you pursue your health goals, and that they inspire you to take joy in your own wellness journey as it unfolds.