Understanding and Managing Anxiety Disorders: An Ayurvedic Perspective
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues, affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the National Institute
Read MoreAnxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues, affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the National Institute
Read MoreWanting to spice up your life or at least your food, but not sure how. Here are some common spice
Read MoreTwo Weeks of Delicious Ayurvedic Summer Recipes and Restorative Routines The Summer Home Cleanse is a unique opportunity for real
Read MoreUnless you have gone to culinary school or love talking about food, you are not familiar with the Maillard reaction
Read MoreChai is becoming a popular substitute for coffee because it helps people get going in the morning without as much
Read MoreAyurvedic Insight in the Yoga Sutra 1.33 OJAS CREATES TRANQUILITY Ojas is the the essence of Kapha and it determines
Read MoreThere was a time in a not so distant future where the separation between a temple and a hospital was
Read MoreDealing with adversity and rejection is an extremely important emotional skill as all of us will be faced with not
Read MoreBlood is the most pervasive fluid in the body. Like an ocean it bathes the sands of our body in
Read MoreFoods and all types of stimulation call to us in different ways. It is as if there are two voices
Read MoreThere was a time in Vedic mythology when the world and all its manifestations were created by the mind of
Read More2.5 anitya asuci dukkha anatma sunitya suci sukha atma khyatih avidya Ignorance is the field where the other forces of
Read MoreToday in the global marketplace there are many influential factors to consider in choosing how to eat. With the research
Read MoreMeatTo eat or not to eat, that is the question Meat consumption can be seen in one form or another
Read MoreAshwagandha Botanical: Withania somnifera, Solanaceae S: Ashgandh E: Winter CherryPart used: rootEnergetics: Ayurvedic Action: medhya/promotes the intellect, nidrajanana/promotes sleep, stanyajanana/increases strength,
Read More1. Drastuh – direct perception2. Svarupe – SELF3. Rupa – the essence of an object. Nama rupa.4. Swarupa – to
Read MoreEgoism is ascribing a unified self to the organs and powers of perception, such as the eye and the power
Read MoreAllergies occur when a person’s immune system mistakenly believes an antigen (allergen) is harmful. The dust, pollen, and even the
Read MoreDepression affects over 18 million Americans a year and that number is growing according to the National Institute of Mental
Read MoreOur personality and our responsiveness to situations are based on our memories of past events. Many times our memory is
Read MoreIf you have been learning about Ayurveda then you will know that there is a correlation between excess pitta dosha
Read MoreIt has always been a conundrum to me that Athletes and people with type A personalities are Pitta types because
Read MoreI admit it. I am subject to the same tendencies as everyone. Yesterday I ate half a block of goat
Read MoreThe primary way in which Ayurveda and most of the science and medicine that has sprung up in the East
Read MoreWhat is prana? The etymological root of the word prana comes from pra- pro, forward, proud and an- animal, untethered.
Read MoreWe have all been there. In a state of panic or obsessive worry that we just can’t seem to break
Read MoreAyurvedic insight into selected yoga sutra’s: What does focusing on a single truth have to do with Ayurveda? Practice is
Read MoreLaying the Foundation Both Ayurveda and Yoga derive understanding of their respective paths from Sankya Philosophy. This is the primary
Read MoreAyurvedic insight into selected yoga sutras: All of the obstacles/distractions obstruct the internal winds/vayus and this is what leads to
Read More1. Sleep If you find yourself taking advantage of time off by staying up late and you are wondering where
Read MoreTurmeric Botanical name: Curcuma longa, Zingiberaceae S: Haridra C: Jiang huangPart used: rhizomeEnergetics: Ayurvedic Action: lekhaniya/scraping, propery dipanapachana/enkindles digestive
Read MoreBeing a health care provider since 2006 I have seen a lot of changes every year as a new pivotal
Read MoreWhether you were born yesterday or 5,000 years ago, the elements that make up life are the same. Granted today
Read MoreBrahmi/Gotu KolaBotanical: Centella asiatica, Apiaceae Other: Brahmi, ‘Brahman’, Brahmamanduki ‘frog-leaved’ Brahmi (S); Bemgsag (H), Vallarai (T), Indian Penny wort (E);
Read MoreHaving been teaching and sharing wellness since 2002, I have learned a lot. Time after time, while offering many of
Read MoreAmalaki’s botanical name is Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica, and the part that is used is the fruit of the tree.
Read MoreThe basics of Ayurveda are well described in many books and online resources. The basics include the gunas, doshas, elements,
Read MoreMany of us live on the rollercoaster of life and overwhelm our bodies and minds with food and media that
Read MoreLife? What is life? Why are we here? These are questions that have been passed down through the ages with
Read MoreTraditional nutrition recommends an increase of protein, salt, and calories. Nutrition is the relationship of food to the health of
Read MoreTrue healing does not come from outside ourselves. Although many of us think that our health trials and tribulations will
Read MoreYoga with the help of pop culture has long been touted as a way to get healthy. This should come
Read MoreIn keeping up the body, sleep is regarded to produce as much happiness as food. Happiness and misery, growth and
Read MoreThis time of year there is a lot of talk of boosting immunity. On the heels of holiday stress and
Read MoreSometimes in the heat of a yoga class (not just a Bikram class) we forget why we are actually doing
Read MoreOur ability to digest complex carbohydrates in the form of bread and pasta depends strongly on our hormones. The primary
Read MoreDieticians, nutritionists, health coaches we all go through similar training regimes: So since our training is similar, you would think
Read MoreChances are that you have trouble managing your cravings. If you are not hungry, then it is unlikely that you
Read MoreMost people have been exposed to Ayurveda through either yoga or indian food. While any exposure is good exposure, Ayurveda
Read MoreI have some time off from school and I am spending it on a biodynamic farm in Southern Oregon. It
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