Why Rejuvenation Is Crucial
Leave it to Ayurveda to devote an entire branch of its ancient science to the practice of rejuvenation. One can only imagine how important this concept should be in our...
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Red Lentils Recipe with Kitchari Spice Mix
Generally balancing for all doshas, this simple red lentil recipe is good to keep on hand for a quick and easy Ayurvedic meal.
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Herbal Sun Tea Recipe for Late Summer
Sun teas soak up the solar energy, which in moderate amounts is nourishing and strengthening to the system. Sun bathing is balancing for vata and kapha dosha.
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How I Live Yoga (Hint: It's More than Just Asana)
According to The Yoga Sutras, an ancient text written by the sage Patanjali, the definition of Yoga is “to calm the fluctuations of the mind.” In the second book of...
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Daily Rejuvenation in Less than Two Minutes
When I began to study Ayurveda, I was taken by its soulful approach. I recall being touched and moved to tears learning that the root cause of all dis-ease is...
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Fall Recipe: 3-Herbed Kitchari with a Dollop of Yogurt
As the days get shorter and we nestle into the cool autumn season, stews come to mind, rich, creamy stews that satisfy the robust agni that is stimulated by the...
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8 Ways to Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary
We all know the value of sleep. Perhaps more importantly, at some point in our lives we’ve endured the consequences of not getting enough sleep. Both the quality and quantity...
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This Is Why We Call It Vata Season
A cool and dry fall wind sneaks into the days, stripping leaves from the trees. Vata inspired air seems to move in all directions. Irregular and unpredictable, just like the...
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Why You Should Be Massaging Your Breasts on the Reg
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women today, and we must look at care as a multi-dimensional approach. Whether you are currently or have in...
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How to Avoid an Oily Mess During Abhyanga
Abhyanga, or self-oil massage, has many health benefits. Overall it protects and nourishes the skin, but it has a bonus effect as the oil absorbs into our deepest tissues to...
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Goodbye Summer! Welcome Fall with this Ritual
As we shift into the autumn season and vata’s hurried tendency starts to creep in, it’s time to intentionally slow things down. By reflecting on the last few months and...
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You Need This: A 3-Day Gut Reset, Just in Time for Fall
Because the liver is essential in digesting the fattier, heavier foods typical of a winter diet, a fall reset should focus on clearing out the liver and promoting bile production....
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Everyday Yoga Designed for Your Dosha
Here are three yoga sequences that are especially good at balancing one particular dosha. Choose from these sequences, or mix and match the postures to create your own unique asana...
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Into the Unknown: My First Ayurvedic Cleanse
Whether you choose to go to a panchakarma center or do a home cleanse of a kitchari mono-diet for a day or more, taking a step in the direction of...
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Herbal Support for Deep Sleep
Most of us know the feeling: You’ve had a long day and you haven’t been sleeping well. You’re dozing off at dinner and you think to yourself, “Yes! Finally, I’ll...
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Brahmi/Gotu Kola: Getting to Know Your Herbal Allies
As a tridoshic herb, gotu kola can bring support to all the doshas by grounding vata, tonifying pitta, and reducing kapha. Gotu Kola is the perfect herb to support a healthy...
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4 Things You Can Do for Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue can be categorized as an imbalance of vata, pitta, or both. Usually overdoing (pitta tendency) and over-stimulating the senses (vata tendency) lead to an overload that our sensitive...
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Energy Burnout Is Affecting Your Hormones
From an Ayurvedic perspective, energy burnout is a case of pitta-overload or an accumulation of a hot, sharp, fiery type of energy. While pitta imbalances can be seen in many forms,...
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When to Use Ayurveda and When to See a Western Doctor
There's a time to use Ayurveda (sniffles) and there's a time to go see a Western doctor (sinus infection). Knowing when to turn to which can help you enjoy deeper well-being.
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How to Get Oil Out of Your Hair
Wonderful Ayurvedic treatments like abhyana or shirodhara leave oil in your hair. Try these three tips for getting the oil out of your hair.
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Why Mucuna (Kapikacchu) Really Is That Amazing
You may have heard about Mucuna and its ability to support a healthy nervous system because of its L-dopa content. It’s true. It’s pretty fantastic. But you may not have...
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Simple Toor Dal
This hassle-free toor dal is warming and nourishing, and only requires a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen! Add more water if you prefer the...
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Basic Red Lentils
A quick and versatile red lentil recipe that only calls for a few basic ingredients. Make it your own by adding veggies, grains, or extra spices! Enjoy this simple, yet...
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Creamy Urad Masala
The complex spices of garam masala are balanced with creamy coconut milk in this flavorful urad dal recipe. Rich and aromatic, this dish is best served with a side of...
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