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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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Oct 28, 20203 min read


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...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Oct 23, 20203 min read


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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Oct 16, 20204 min read


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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Oct 9, 20208 min read


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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Oct 7, 20207 min read


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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Sep 30, 20202 min read


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...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Sep 25, 20205 min read


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...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 7, 20193 min read


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...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
May 15, 20192 min read


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...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Mar 6, 20192 min read


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...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jan 2, 20193 min read


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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Dec 12, 20184 min read


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....
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jan 31, 20183 min read
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