Ever heard of “ojas”? Perhaps not. And yet, a healthy amount of ojas is critical to good health.  So what is ojas and how can you obtain it? Dr. Marc Halpern, in his textbook “Principles … More »

 “Raja Yoga, having been articulated by Patanjali, was then expanded upon by later teachers. Out of these teachings came the “Hatha Yoga Pradipika.” This is also known as the Yoga of Light or Kundalini Yoga. … More »

      Garlic. Such a mixed bag! Many people can’t imagine a meal without it. Others find it overwhelmingly strong and avoid it at all costs. Garlic has huge health benefits, and yet it … More »

  The Vedic Age refers to the time period of the writing of the Vedas and the later related texts that include the Upanishads, Aranyakas and Brahmanas. All of these writings preceded the time of … More »

  Digestion, digestion, digestion! According to Ayurveda, good health begins with good digestion. Without it, we set ourselves up for disease.    One of the ways to make sure that we digest our food well … More »

  Spices – do you realize how important they are for your health?  Most of us know that spices make food taste better. Throughout history, spices have been sought after for preserving and flavoring foods … More »

  So – how does your tongue look after feasting at Thanksgiving? Have you checked lately?   Go ahead – look in the mirror and stick out your tongue. What do you see? If there … More »

 Ahhhh…the wonderfully fragrant mint! It “wakes up” the senses, clears the head, and soothes digestion.   It might be surprising to learn just how vast the mint family is. Many culinary herbs and spices are … More »