Did you know that Spring Cleaning might help with your health? Meditation and Yoga show us how to calm the mind by focusing on breath and performing asanas to move prana in the body. That is the reason why you feel…
Rasa, which means “taste”, is associated with the first part of digestion in the mouth. As soon as we eat food or intake a supplement, it touches our tongue and salivation happens. Different types of foods contain the five elements,…
Are you the kind of person to start a project and have difficulty finishing it? Do you feel overwhelmed with creativity and artistic desire? Would you rather go for a run than take a yoga class? Do you reach for…
Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Space exist in our mind and body, each contributing various qualities that, in turn, cause different effects. Learning about Ayurveda will reduce suffering by restoring an elemental balance via diet and lifestyle. Fire Excess acidity,…
A look into this ancient method’s perks. The word Ayurveda comes from the language of Sanskrit, which literally translates to “knowledge of life”. This living science contains disciplines to treat the body, mind, and soul. Although this practice is quite…
As a society, we have been on the wrong path for quite some time. Counting on our Western doctors is a normal habit that we adopted from our parents and previous generations. We run to our doctors when symptoms of…
The two words Abhyanga and Snehana in Sanskrit mean “oleation” and “loving embrace”. Our goal is to use the right oil to reduce heat and maintain a well-balanced body in the current drought. Besides making the skin strong and supple, we will nourish…
The word “stress” has been an active part of our vocabulary for so many years, but what does it really mean? Authorities have attributed 80% of diseases to stress. Ayurveda believes disease is a condition where the mind and body…