The 5 States of Mind
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes In Ayurveda, the mind is considered a srota (channel) that effects the wellbeing and function of the body. The...
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- May 10
- 2 min
The Subdoshas & the Water Element
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Each of the three main doshas, Vata, Pitta & Kapha, have 5 subdoshas each that are represented though the 5...
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- May 3
- 2 min
Agni Deepana & Ama Pachana
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes In Ayurveda there are herbs, foods and practices that are agni deepanas (strengthen digestive fire) and ama...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
The Subdoshas of Digestion
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Most of us are familiar with the three main doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each of these doshas have 5...
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sheyholmes11
- Apr 20
- 4 min
Majjā Dhātu & the Chakras
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes We all have heard about the chakras, yet it may be unclear what they really are. The chakras are energy centers...
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sheyholmes11
- Apr 12
- 4 min
Ayurvedic Tips for Allergy Season
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes We had such a big rain year, leading to a grand blossoming and blooming of so many plants and trees. It is the...
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sheyholmes11
- Apr 5
- 3 min
Samkhya Philosophy & the Gayatri Mantra
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes In Ayurveda, there are six philosophies that attempt to explain life and creation. Samkhya (Sānkya) Philosophy...
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sheyholmes11
- Mar 29
- 3 min
The Srotāmsi & Awareness
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Srotāmsi or the srotas are the channels by which doshas move throughout the body. The srotāmsi are physical and...
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sheyholmes11
- Mar 22
- 4 min
Spring Equinox & Ritusandhi
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes On Monday March 20th, we called in the Spring Equinox! This equinox is a day of equal daytime and nighttime that...
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sheyholmes11
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Kapha & the Subdoshas
by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Kapha dosha is composed of water and earth elements. As we approach the Spring Equinox next week, we are...
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sheyholmes11
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Happy Holi & Celebrating Women
By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Happy Holi! Today, March 8th is the main celebration of this holiday, beginning on the 7th on the Full Moon....
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- Feb 21
- 2 min
The Koshas (Energy Sheaths)
By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes The Koshas are the energy sheaths of the body that represent the layers of our beings and mind. The seven...
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sheyholmes11
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Revisiting Our Presence & Loving Care
By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Whether we have a romantic partner or not, this time of year can be a great reminder to check in on how well we...
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- Feb 7
- 3 min
Ayurvedic Siddhanta Principles
By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes There are six basic principles in Ayurveda called the Siddhanta Principles. Siddhanta means the truth of all...
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sheyholmes11
- Feb 2
- 4 min
Reflections on the 5 Kleshas – Roots of Pain and Suffering
It is February 2nd and we have made it halfway through the winter! February 1st-2nd is celebrated as a Celtic holiday called Imbolc that...
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sheyholmes11
- Jan 26
- 4 min
The 6 Stages of Digestion
In Ayurveda there are six stages of digestion from initial food consumption to cellular nourishment. The five elements (ether, air,...
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sheyholmes11
- Jan 18
- 4 min
The 3 Nyāyas (Laws of Nutrition)
In Ayurveda there are three laws that govern nutrition and they are called the nyāyas. Everything we consume must be digested, broken...
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sheyholmes11
- Jan 11
- 4 min
The Importance of Sveda (Sweat)
In Ayurveda, there are 14-16 srotāmsi or srotas (pathways/channels) in the body. They make up the tissues, what we take in to the body...
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- Jan 5
- 5 min
The 3 Main Causes of Disease & Pratyahara
We all have a knowing that lives within us about our authentic expression and way of being. We generally know what we are willing to...
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sheyholmes11
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
Winter Solstice & Tamas
Art Credit: www.autumnskyeart.com Happy Solstice! Today, December 21st is the winter solstice, which means that it is the shortest day...
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