Seasonal Recipe: Spring Kitchari & Crispy Okra Fries
Spring season is about shedding, letting go of the prior season’s heaviness. Incorporating vegetables into kitchari adds more of the air element and necessary fiber, supporting digestion and adding more...
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3 CCF Tea Blends for Your Wellness Ritual
Inspired by CCF Tea and crafted for year-round enjoyment, these Ayurvedic tea blends can help you slow down, savor the moment, and connect with the magic of plants.
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Why You Should Sit in Nature and Do Nothing [video]
Sitting in nature gives us the opportunity to connect with cycles and rhythms that are inherently a part of us, as well as all of the elements of nature.
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Finding the Doshas in the Pulse [video]
Vasant Lad, world-renowned practitioner, author, and founder of The Ayurvedic Institute, shows us a glimpse into the insightful world of Ayurvedic pulse reading.
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Turmeric Latte Recipe with Ghee for Sustained Energy
This recipe offers a tasty, caffeine-free alternative to a popular drink that blends coffee with fat using ghee and our Turmeric Milk.
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Summertime Berry Crisp Recipe
Perfect for summertime, this berry crisp includes coconut, sucanat, and maple syrup—all things that are super cooling and balancing for the liver and blood.
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Breathe Easy with Lung Revive
Lung Revive supports the health of the respiratory system and keeps us breathing easy, no matter what the dynamic and everchanging seasons of life throw our way.
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8 Spices to Try This Fall and Winter
Fall is a great time for spices. When used skillfully, spices can not only flavor our food, but can also support our journey towards greater health and balance.
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An Immersion into Well-Being at the Living Ayurveda Internship
The Living Ayurveda Internship incorporates communal living, farm work, and classes on several Ayurvedic topics. Here, a former intern shares her experiences.
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Seasonal Skincare Rituals for the Fall Transition
These routines can support your skin's natural, luminous glow while maintaining balance and harmony in mind, body, and spirit throughout the transition of fall.
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What Are the Best Breakfast Ideas for Pitta? [video]
Since many pitta-types wake up not only hungry but also eager to start their day, a light, easy breakfast can be helpful. Learn more in this Ask Banyan article.
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Peace in Action with the Power of Prostrations
You can think of a pranam as a bow to the earth—a simple way to practice returning to a place of respect and reciprocity with the earth which we call...
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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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Why Are Iced Drinks Not Recommended in Ayurveda? [video]
Ayurveda recommends that you think twice before drinking ice water or other chilled beverages—even on hot summer days. Learn more in this Ask Banyan article.
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Embracing True Community at the Yoga Seed Collective
As a 2019 Community Grant Recipient, the Yoga Seed Collective has been using their grant to help bring Ayurveda to their community during pandemic times.
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Working for Change: Black Lives Matter
We are committed to making sure that our team members, customers, suppliers, communities, and anyone reading this knows where we stand—Black Lives Matter.
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Instant Pot Kitchari with Seaweed & Tamarind-Carrot Sauce
If you love kitchari but want to switch it up with an easy, flavorful alternative, this instant pot recipe with seaweed and tamarind-carrot sauce is for you.
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A Powerful Pranayama for Keeping Cool
Discover sheetali pranayama, a breathing practice with a powerful cooling effect that is especially helpful during times of excess heat—like summer.
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Ayurvedic Tonics, Masks & Scrubs for Nourishing Your Skin
Ayurveda provides us with a simple adage, “If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin.” This is important to remember when choosing skin care products.
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Vasaka: Getting to Know Your Herbal Allies
Vasaka is an ancient herb that supports the lungs’ ability to receive more prana and more oxygen. Learn more about what makes vasaka a steadfast herbal ally.
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Pitta-Pacifying Recipe: Coconut Ginger Truffles
These coconut truffles are SUPER fun and balancing for pitta. They're made with a base of coconut, which is great for the summer because of its cooling nature.
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Growing Brahmi/Gotu Kola
Brahmi, also known as gotu kola, is one of the most powerful brain tonics in Ayurveda. This luscious green herb helps improve mindfulness, revitalize consciousness, and maintain a sharp intellect.
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All About Ojas: How to Build Your Sustainable Energy
Ojas is one of the most important aspects of overall health, happiness, and immunity. Learn how to build ojas in your body so you can enjoy a radiant, vibrant life.
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Yoga that Kids Will Love
Children are natural yogis with a lot to teach us about yoga, and, perhaps, a lot to teach us about life. Let your yoga space be a story. Let it...
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