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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Harvesting Ashwagandha in Southern Oregon
We harvested the famous adaptogen ashwagandha right here in Southern Oregon. It did exquisitely well in this climate and we were rewarded with an abundant field full of this amazing...
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What Is Chyavanprash & Why It’s Great for Winter
Chyavanprash is a tasty herbal jam that can help during times when our immune system needs bolstering. Learn more about this ancient recipe, its many benefits, and ways to enjoy...
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Brighten Up Your Winter with This Savory Turmeric Sauce Recipe
This turmeric sauce is deeply nourishing with its rich flavors and healthy fats. It contains all six tastes, which will help keep your digestion happy and your palate thoroughly satisfied.
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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 to Make Turmeric Paste
Take the many benefits of turmeric a step further by creating your own turmeric paste! It can be used to make turmeric milk, as a cooking ingredient, as a facial...
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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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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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A Gentle Detox with Total Body Cleanse
Whether you’re planning a traditional Ayurvedic cleanse or a quick detox, Total Body Cleanse can offer support. Find out how these powerful herbal tablets can supercharge your cleanse.
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Ginger Tulsi Almond Smoothie Recipe
This tasty smoothie with tulsi and ginger is perfect for de-cluttering the mind, soothing the nerves, supporting healthy energy, and helping you feel amazing.
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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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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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Warming Herbal Chai Recipes for Each Dosha
Ayurveda recommends a counterbalancing lifestyle approach to staying balanced. In winter, hot herbal chai is a delicious way to generate internal warmth while keeping the digestive fire burning.
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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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Seva in Action at Alandi Ayurveda Clinic
In 2019 Banyan initiated our first annual Community Grant Fund. We are excited to share with you the story of one of our 2019 grant recipients, the Alandi Ayurveda Clinic...
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Can Vata & Kapha Be Out of Balance at the Same Time? [video]
What happens when vata and kapha are both imbalanced? In this Ask Banyan video, we address what this type of imbalance might look like, and what to focus on to...
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Make Your Own Almond Milk [video]
Almond milk deeply nurtures all the tissues of the body. Making it yourself is surprisingly easy and a great way to harness almond milk’s vitality or prana.
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What Is an Ayurvedic Diet? [video]
Ayurveda does not use a one-diet-fits-all approach, but there are ways to plan meals for your unique constitution. Find out more about choosing foods based on the doshas and your...
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4 Reasons to Love Kapha Dosha
Kapha has gotten a bad rap. For some reason, we fixate on its negative attributes. Find out more about the beauty of balanced kapha and why we would do well...
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Ginger and Garlic: Winter Miracle Foods
Together, garlic and ginger cover many of the bases necessary to thrive all winter long. Learn how they act as potent allies during the colder times of year.
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The Springtime Secret for a Healthy Gut
Ayurveda recommends adjusting one’s diet with the season. A seasonal diet changes the microbiome, which is responsible for balancing the gut, blood sugar levels, mood, and more.
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Cultivating Ojas with Ayurveda
In the Ayurvedic tradition, ojas has everything to do with immunity. Because it is the superfine essence of kapha, it shares desirable qualities of this dosha, such as strength, nourishment,...
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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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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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