6 Secrets for a Balanced, Vibrant Vata This Fall
Fall is one of the best times of the year to find a connection to our inner peace and calm. Read this article to learn some of Ayurveda's best secrets...
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What Are the Best Foods for Autumn? [video]
Autumn is vata season, so it's wise to adjust your diet accordingly. Read and watch this Ask Banyan entry to learn which foods will best support vata this fall.
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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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How to Have the Perfect Yoga Practice for Vata + 6 Poses
Not all yoga practices are calming to vata. A vata balancing sequence should incorporate warming, grounding, and slow qualities to counteract the dry, rough, mobile qualities of vata.
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Satisfying Kitchari Recipe for Hungry Pitta Bellies
This recipe is perfect for the end of the summer to release excess heat that builds up during the hot months, or any time of year you want to reset...
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Why Our Herbal Oils Are Unique
You might be surprised and delighted to learn that, while we do use some machines to expedite the process, our method of preparing herbal oils is still an Ayurvedic tradition...
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Tranquil Mind Was Clinically Tested—Here’s What We Found
Tranquil Mind tablets underwent a small pilot study, and the results are in! According to this small trial, it turns out that these herbal tablets can be significantly effective.
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How Can I Tell if I Have a Healthy Digestive Fire? [video]
Paying attention to your digestion can be a major clue to your health. That's because in Ayurveda strong digestion, or agni, is considered the root of all imbalances or the...
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What's with All the Oils in Ayurveda? [video]
People often wonder why Ayurveda holds oil in such high esteem. In this entry in our Ask Banyan series, we discuss what makes oil the perfect choice for self-massage and...
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Savory Beet Dal: An Ayurvedic Recipe to Ease Into Fall
This beet dal recipe is nourishing, grounding, and warming—all of the best things for vata! Learn the full ingredients, instructions, and the role taste plays in balancing the doshas.
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When Should I Use Oil—Before or After Showering? [video]
Can a hot shower take away from the benefits of abhyanga? In this video from our AskBanyan series, we step into the world of daily routines and where self-massage and...
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How to Embrace Your Vata Superpowers
Vata has superpowers! The first step in harnessing them? Focus on celebrating the positive aspects of this dosha, while also using Ayurvedic wisdom to stay balanced and healthy.
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Vata-Balancing Energy Bars Recipe
Vata season is all about staying grounded. These yummy energy bars have the vata balancing qualities of being warm, wet, heavy, and stable. They are also vegan, dairy free, and...
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Yoga for When You're Too Busy for Yoga
When push comes to shove, it's easy to forgo our good intentions because the demands of life beckon our attention (and consume our time). Read this article for a simple...
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Do I Need to Be a Vegetarian? [video]
How important is vegetarianism for Ayurvedic living? In this video in our AskBanyan series, we explore why a vegetarian diet can be helpful, but why it is not necessary to live...
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How Cleansing Has Transformed My Life
Ayurvedic cleansing has been around for thousands of years. Check out this real-life, inspirational story of how cleansing helped one woman develop a more positive relationship with food.
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Do I Have a Dosha Imbalance? [video]
We're often asked how someone can determine if they're experiencing an imbalance in the mind or in the body. According to Ayurveda, it all starts with knowing your baseline. In...
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Can All 3 Doshas Be Imbalanced at Once? [video]
Is it possible for vata, pitta, and kapha to all be out of balance at the same time? To know for certain, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner. Watch this entry in our...
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What Is the Best Breakfast for Vata? [video]
Vata people tend to forget breakfast or eat on-the-go. In this video, we'll cover vata breakfast meal ideas and a few of our favorite vata balancing breakfast recipes.
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Yoga and Meditation for Improved Focus and Awareness
Yoga and meditation can be of great help when it comes to mental clarity and focus. Here are some yoga asanas and a meditation technique to sharpen and improve memory...
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Turmeric Milk Is the Irresistible Way to Complete Your Day
Turmeric milk, or golden milk, is deeply nourishing. Read this article to learn what makes our Turmeric Milk particularly healthy.
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10 Gentle Yoga Stretches You Can Do in Bed
Find out which poses you can practice in your very own bed! Whether you’re just beginning your day or unwinding before sleep, these ten easy postures can help to stretch...
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5 Easy and Dreamy Ayurvedic Super Milk Recipes for Your Bedtime Ritual
An evening routine is essential in Ayurveda. Check out these "supermilk" recipes with different ingredients to help you achieve the perfect bedtime vibe.
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Bacopa: An Ayurvedic Brain Food
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) is a wonderful rejuvenative for the brain. It has long been a favorite of students as it enhances learning, concentration, and memory.
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