The Six Tastes: Salty
Salty is one of the six tastes in Ayurveda, best known for the way salt enhances the flavor of just about everything we sit down to eat....
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
The Six Tastes: Pungent
So much goes into the study of each sensory organ and how that sense interacts with the rest of the body, our emotions, and our...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Oct 16, 2020
- 4 min
The Six Tastes: Sweet
There are Six Tastes, according to Ayurveda, and they all have various affects on the body. The Six Tastes are: sweet, sour, pungent,...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Oct 9, 2020
- 8 min
Loving Ourselves
According to Ayurveda, we are born with a specific constitution, or makeup, that informs our needs, physical health, and how we live our...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Oct 7, 2020
- 7 min
Yoga, Ayurveda, and Nature
Yoga and Ayurveda are both parts of the Vedic system of knowledge, which is one of the oldest recorded systems of wisdom and healing on...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
Refilling from your Well
Those of us in the Northern hemisphere are experiencing the wonderful transformation of Earth, as her season blends into Autumn; the time...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Sep 25, 2020
- 5 min
Understanding Prana—the Foundation of All Life
Understanding Prana is key to understanding Ayurveda, as “Ayurveda is primarily a pranic system of medicine.” Understanding Prana, from...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Aug 7, 2019
- 3 min
Ayurvedic Summer Travel Tips
Summer is a time of going outside and traveling! The warm weather and time off from school and work leaves open time for vacations, but...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- May 15, 2019
- 2 min
Tulsi: The Magical Herb
Tulsi is a magical Ayurvedic herb that can benefit just about everyone. It is a great herb for spring as it clears out the body! Tulsi...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Ayurvedic Grocery Basics
Ayurveda stresses the importance of food as medicine to heal and optimize our health. It can be your guide to balancing yourself, so...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Jan 2, 2019
- 3 min
How to Get the Greatest Benefits from Turmeric
Turmeric is the one of the most revered spices in Ayurveda. It is a powerful cleanser of the liver and has gained a lot of popularity in...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Dec 12, 2018
- 4 min
How to Prepare for Success for the New Year
When the end of the year is in sight New Year’s resolutions and “new year, new me” ideas start to come up for people. This can be a good...
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
- Jan 31, 2018
- 3 min
Coffee and Ayurveda
Coffee has spread around the world and has become an increasing part of many diets. Ayurveda teaches us that all plants serve a purpose....
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