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Leading a Life of Love
Whether you are single or in a relationship, there is practicality to cultivating love. When we lead with compassion and awareness, the...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Feb 20, 20253 min read


Ayurvedic Cooking Tips for Winter
Taking the time to cook and nourish our digestive fire, agni , is a sacred and healing practice. In Ayurveda, food is viewed as the...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Breaking Old Cycles: How to Change Your Habits
Photo By Oluremi Adebayo Habits are the many rituals that make up our day, small or large, they can begin or end with the mind. In...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jan 30, 20254 min read


All About Ashwaganda
Photo by Katherine Hanlon Do you experience ebbs of overwhelm or anxiousness? These imbalances of the mind, manifesting from the seat of...
Luisa
Jan 21, 20252 min read


The Koshas: Consciousness Manifests the Body in Layers
In the system of Ayurveda, it is understood that the physical body, and all matter, is manifested from consciousness, or light. This can...
Luisa
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Benefits of Meditation
Why meditate? Apparently, it's not just good for your mental health, it's good for your physical health, too. Yoga and Ayurveda are two...
Luisa
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Diwali - Festival of Lights
Diwali is a special holiday that is akin to Christmas in its jovial celebration in India and Nepal. The Hindu tradition celebrates the...
Luisa
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Plants to Know - A Brief Spotlight of Ayurvedic Herbs
Photo of flowering of valerian. In Ayurveda, the delight of herbal medicine arises in its understanding of individuality. It is often...
Luisa
Oct 28, 20242 min read


The Integral Systems of Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala
Please enjoy this excerpt from our upcoming book, coauthored by our in-house doctor, Manish Chandra. For reference, Dosha refers to the...
Luisa
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Ayurvedic Skin Care
Skin problems, including acne, are generally considered to be a pitta imbalance. Acne may have many causes, including hormonal,...
Luisa
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Stay Warm, Nourished, and Grounded this Autumn with Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, remaining balanced provides a healthy basis. As the weather gets cold and windy, it's important to stay warm and grounded....
Luisa
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Coming Home: Ayurvedic Tips for Centering after Travel
After traveling lots this summer, or just dealing with your daily commute, it goes without saying that coming home is an essential part...
Luisa
Sep 26, 20243 min read


The True Nature of Healing
The following is an excerpt from our unreleased book, co-authored by in-house doctor, Manish Chandra. Enjoy! Consider how inherently and...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Holy Basil ( ocimum sanctum-folium) , also known as Tulsi, is a member of the basil family originating from Southeast Asia. Tulsi is a...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Shatavari For Women’s Health
Shatavari ( Asparagus racemosus ) has been used for centuries in Ayurveda as a tonic to support the female reproductive system as well as...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Love As a Causal Energy
The following is an excerpt from our unreleased book, co-authored by in-house ayurvedic doctor, Manish Chandra. Enjoy! Love As a Causal...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Yoga and Our Heart Posture
“Yoga is serving the connection with that which causes suffering. Yoga should be practiced with insight and with an unperturbed heart”...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 25, 20245 min read


Soy: Ayurvedic Friend or Foe?
“Many highly processed soy foods have become popular in vegetarian cuisine. How do they look from an Ayurvedic perspective? Take soy...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 17, 20244 min read


All About Sunthi (Ginger)
The big star of the show... Ginger, a powerful digestive and antioxidant, is also known as Sunthi or Vishwabheshaja in Sanskrit – the...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Tree of Life
The following is an excerpt from our unreleased book, co-authored by in-house doctor, Manish Chandra. Enjoy! What now emerges from these...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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