22 Jan

It's not uncommon to be dealing with a dose of winter blues, this time of year.  This depression, which surfaces especially in the winter months is also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or winter depression. These human body responses are well explained in Ayurveda. Beat...

18:42 / Ayurveda
31 Dec

It’s New Year’s Eve and folks are looking to celebrate the close of the year with family and friends. These festivities often include plenty of champagne and wine. Now I’m not going to sit here and tell you not to drink, as that is your...

17:10 / Ayurveda / Recipes
31 Dec

According to Ayurvedic philosophy, Ojas, (pronounced oh-jus), is the essential energy of the body, the "fluid of life". Ojas is considered the sap of one's life energy which, when running full steam is equated with immunity and, when in short supply, results in weakness and disease. Ojas...

15:30 / Ayurveda
18 Oct

[caption id="attachment_3362" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Surya Namaskar[/caption] As the seasons change, so should our yoga practice.  As we move from the hot days of summer to the cooler days of fall, our yoga movements should also change to better reflect the fall.  As Ayurveda, the sister science...

18:15 / Ayurveda / Yoga
25 Sep

According to Ayurvedic principles, we must look to create and maintain balance within our bodies.  This is especially important as the seasons change and the climate fluctuates.  We should eat with the season we’re in, in mind.  As we move into autumn and out of...

19:00 / Ayurveda
24 Jun

Many of us find that we are not performing our best at certain sports, sports that come easier to others, may present quite a challenge for us.  One thing to make note of here is your dosha. Dosha refers to three basic metabolic principles connecting the mind, the body and biological humour.  These three doshas are often described as the manifestations of natural forces at work in the body. Each dosha is defined by two of the five natural elements: space, air, fire, water and earth.
  • Vata is the space and air principle and is embodied by ether. It resides in the spaces of your body, filling empty airspaces and channels, helping to govern the function of the nervous system.
  • Pitta is the fire and water principle and exists within your body mainly as bile and acid, and is most closely associated with the digestive and elimination systems.
  • Kapha refers to the water and earth principle, relating to the respiratory system and mucous membranes, governing the majority of our physical composition.
Take the quiz and find out your dosha.  Once you know this key bit of information, start thinking about what type of exercise routine serves you best:
10:56 / Ayurveda
13 Mar

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1) Whatever your dosha, awaken early and start the day by meditating. (Sit in bed or on a couch for a moment and be grateful for the day to come).

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2) Next, to help get things moving along and flush your gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, drink a fresh glass of water. (For the best results, the water will have been resting in a copper pot overnight.)

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3) Splash your face a few times with cold water, then wash your eyes with cool water and gently massage them. Blink your eyes 7 times and then give them a bit of an early morning work-out. Rotate them in both directions, side to side, up and down, even diagonally if you can manage it. (This will have you alert and buzzing in
10:34 / Ayurveda
20 Feb

Dr F. Karsch,M.D. advises: "Rinse the teeth and gums very thoroughly with a tablespoon of Sesame or Sunflower oil....

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