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Long-Term Fasting in Ayurveda: Benefits, Guidelines, and Cautions
Fasting has been practiced for centuries in many cultures as a path to cleansing, healing, and spiritual clarity. In Ayurveda, the...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Oct 13 min read
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Cultivating inner harmony with Ayurveda in a world of division
In a world increasingly defined by division; political, social, cultural, and even internal, the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda offers a...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Sep 243 min read
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Water Wisdom for Pitta Season
Summer is the season of pitta , made up of both fire and water. When balanced, pitta  fuels vitality, digestion, and focus. But when the...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Sep 42 min read
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Movement & Breathwork for Pitta Season
The summer months carry the vibrant energy of the Pitta  dosha: sharp, hot, and transformative. Just as the sun blazes strongest at this...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 283 min read
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Ayurvedic Skin & Sun Care for Pitta Season
Ayurveda teaches us that during Pitta season, our skin is especially sensitive to the sun’s intensity. The summer sun can be nourishing,...
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Aug 214 min read
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The Five Elements in Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, the tri-doshas ( Vata , Pitta , and Kapha ) govern our physical, mental, and emotional functions. These tri-doshas are made...
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Aug 144 min read
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Vyayama: Exercise in Ayurveda
What is Vyayama  (Physical Exercise) in Ayurveda? Have you ever worked out and left feeling as though something was not quite right?...
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Aug 75 min read
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Sadhaka Pitta: Balancing the Heart and Mind
What is Sadhaka Pitta? Did you know that there are five subdosas of the Pitta  dosha, each with its function and location within the...
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Jul 313 min read
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Ayurvedic Practices for Eye Health
The Ayurvedic anatomy of the eye is comprised of the three doshas, with a pitta-prominent constitution. Ayurvedic perspectives on eye...
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Jul 202 min read
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Grounding with Intuitive Touch
Our hands are sacred tools as receptors and givers of life force energy, Prana. Through intuitive touch, we can engage with our body,...
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Jul 134 min read
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How to Protect Your Energy
When moving through life our body, mind, and energetic field accumulates dust and energies that are not ours. We shower and brush our...
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Jun 294 min read
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Meal Prepping for Living Ayurveda
Save yourself the time and stress that can come with cooking a meal after a long days work by starting off prepared. Meal prepping can...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jun 184 min read
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Ayurvedic Care for Bites, Stings, and Burns
As the weather warms and days lengthen from spring to summer, we interact with more insects and outdoor activities that cause skin...
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Jun 133 min read
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Improving Memory with Ayurveda
Experiencing moments or episodes of forgetfulness is not a good feeling. We've all been there and we could all use some tips on effective...
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Jun 103 min read
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Living your Dharma: Soul's Purpose
There's no question that living a fulfilling life in our careers and relationships is directly linked to health. Vitality comes from...
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Jun 74 min read
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Relieving and Preventing Joint Pain
Movement can help us release stress, tension, and overcome stagnation in the mind and body. But when our habits of movement become aren't...
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May 246 min read
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Six Philosophies Behind Ayurveda
At the birthplace of Ayurveda, there are six main philosophies that influence this art of daily living for an ever-evolving life of...
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Apr 264 min read
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Liberation in Your Life: Samadhi and Dharma
Did you know that Ayurveda and Yoga can help you live your soul's purpose? Dharma  is translated to "duty" or "action in light of...
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Apr 153 min read
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Meditation for your Dosha: Dhyana
Meditation, like other forms of self-healing practices, is diverse across cultures and techniques. Methods that are easily implemented...
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Apr 84 min read
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Tips for Concentration: Dharana
The mind can be our best friend or our worst enemy, depending on how we choose to respond to it. Our daily lives are filled with...
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Apr 83 min read
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