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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 7, 20255 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 31, 20253 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 20, 20252 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 13, 20254 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 29, 20254 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...
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Jun 18, 20254 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 13, 20253 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 10, 20253 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 7, 20254 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 24, 20256 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 26, 20254 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 15, 20253 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 8, 20254 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 8, 20253 min read
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Healthy Mind, Happy Soul: Pratyahara
A healthy mind can ward of negative external influences just as a healthy body can fight off pathogens. Our senses are the doorways to...
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Mar 26, 20253 min read
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Awakening Energy with the Breath: Pranayama
Anyone who has experienced shallow breathing due to a stressful situation or has gone scuba diving doesn't need to be told that our...
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Mar 19, 20254 min read
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The Power of Posture: Asana
Our posture plays a major role in our bodies ability to function from a place of strength and relaxation. Asana, meaning right posture,...
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Mar 11, 20253 min read
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The Spice of Life: Cinnamon
The sweet spicy smell of cinnamon can make us feel warm and cozy from the inside out, but did you also know that cinnamon counteracts...
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Mar 4, 20252 min read
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Yoga's Guide to Self Discipline and Spiritual Practice: Niyamas
The teachings of yoga that guide us to peace and liberation were developed thousands of years ago, and continue to hold relevance today...
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Feb 27, 20254 min read
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Household Herbs for Healthy Living
Our digestive system is a transformative power which fuels holistic well being. Thankfully, there are several plants, with seeds of vital...
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Feb 27, 20254 min read
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