Ritucharya is seasonal living and eating. As one of my favorite teachers likes to say, “Seasonal living invites you to align with a larger rhythm.” The larger seasonal rhythm gives
I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was 22, had a great paying job and was in the prime of my life…..right? Wrong. I was 40 pounds overweight,
Republished with permission from Elephant Journal. ‘Live in harmony with nature.’ We hear this expression all the time in the world of health and wellness. But, what does this expression
In the Ancient Tradition of Ayurveda, it is said that “the Primordial Cause of Disease is Forgetting your True Nature as Spirit”. Over my years of practice and self-discovering, this
The Low-Fat Diet is the mother of all fad diets. In many ways, other diets have emerged out of necessity, as a response to the epic failure of the Low-Fat
Ayurveda has a unique understanding of skin care. Though the overall function of the skin remains the same, different body types have inherent characteristics of their skin. Characteristics like color,
VATA SKIN Care for your skin: warm, nourish, hydrate, tone Thin Rare to experience breakouts Tans easily Not chemically sensitive Fresh and alive Fine-pored Slightly dry Doesn’t blush easily Patches
Pitta skins are oilier, prone to blemishes, acne, blackheads and sunburn. Excessive sweating can also be a problem in some individuals. Use these easy tricks to combat your Pitta skin
A general Vata imbalance is characterized by fear, worry, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. The mind is often consumed with thoughts of the future and worst-case scenarios. “What if…?’ There
Lack of sleep can slow down your daily functioning and can result in a deficit of concentration, which in turn, makes you prone to making mistakes. Luckily, Ayurveda prescribes several
