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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Fennel: Getting to Know Your Herbal Allies
As an herb with a long, rich history of culinary use, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) doesn’t need much introduction. With a nutty, sweet flavor reminiscent of licorice or anise, and its...
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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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What Makes Kitchari Spice Mix So Delicious?
When you use Banyan's traditional blend of Ayurvedic herbs and spices, you can be assured that you are taking in something that is time-tested and authentic.
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Pippali: Getting to Know Your Herbal Allies
Pippali, or long pepper, is a close relative to black pepper. This spice is among the most celebrated herbs in Ayurveda with a long list of health benefits.
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The Science of Chyavanprash: The Ayurvedic Herbal Jam
Chyavanprash is like the multivitamin of Ayurveda—many Ayurvedic and Indian families incorporate it into their daily routine to promote health and longevity. But what’s the big deal? Why has this ancient...
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The Best Yoga Poses for Moving Kapha and Lymph
Kapha has a strong association with the lymphatic system. A yoga sequence that moves the lymph should include pranayama, vigorous movement, some inversion poses, and some twisting. Learn which yoga...
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Simple & Delicious Granola Recipe For Spring
Homemade granola invites play, experimentation, and creativity in the kitchen. And as long as the ingredients appeal to all the senses, and the oats don’t over toast, there is no...
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A Relaxed Approach to Cleansing
Perfectionism can get in the way of healthy cleansing. Learn why the "no pain, no gain" mentality is just one more thing to eliminate as you start your cleanse.
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Two Delicious Spring Meals for Balancing Kapha
These two simple and fun recipes are a tasty way to stay balanced during spring, also known as kapha season, when the elements of water and earth are at their...
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Coriander: Getting to Know Your Herbal Allies
Coriander just might be one of the most underappreciated herbs out there, in spite of its popularity worldwide as a culinary spice. Most people know coriander by its Spanish name,...
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Yoga for the Doshas
The word “yoga” means union, and the essence of Yoga is to unite with your true nature. The paramount theme of yoga at its core is the same as Ayurveda—to...
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Ashwagandha Lattes for Abundant Energy and Peaceful Sleep
Ashwagandha for both energy and sleep? Read this article to learn two delicious ashwagandha latte drinks that harness these dualistic properties of ashwagandha.
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Why Ayurveda Loves Healthy Fats
In Ayurveda, healthy fats are valued for carrying herbs' effects deeper into the tissues. Check out this article to learn about the Ayurvedic "skinny" on fats.
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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 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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Creating a Winter Sanctuary
Seeking shelter from winter’s elements is a natural tendency for most beings, and, ultimately, keeps us alive. Discover ways to make the most of your time spent inside this winter, and...
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Ayurvedic Asana: 9 Yoga Poses for Cleansing
The purpose of yoga is to align the mind, body, and breath, creating stability, calmness, clarity, and a sense of inner peace. When we bring together the mind, body, and...
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How to Sprout Green Mung Beans
Bean sprouts of all types are full of potential—they are nutritious, easy to digest, and delicious. Find out how to grow them from green mung beans, plus learn two simple,...
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Why You Will Love CCF Tea
Meet CCF Tea! Its name is an acronym for its ingredients—cumin, coriander, and fennel. Whether you’re actively cleansing or trying to support your digestion, CCF Tea is a delicious Ayurvedic...
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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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Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas
What are sattva, rajas, and tamas? These universal qualities comprise everything in our physical nature and all energetic expressions within the universe. Observing them can help you better understand the Ayurvedic approach to...
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The Bliss of Chocolate
In its pure form, raw cacao comes with amazing health benefits. Here's the Ayurvedic perspective on raw cacao, plus a bonus recipe to make your own special chocolate.
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Heart Opening Yoga
"Heart-opening yoga" is a term often associated with images of various back-bending yoga postures. While these chest-forward expressions are helpful in creating space, a student can perform backbends until Armageddon...
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