Dr. Marisa Jackson-KinmanAs part of the 3rd Annual Sivananda Ayurveda Conference, Dr. Marisa Jackson-Kinman taught a program explaining this extraordinarily important and empowering topic: The Causes of Disease. Interestingly, Ayurveda has understood the Cause of Disease for … More »
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term. Sanskrit is the language of Ayurveda and it is the oldest written language on the planet. The term Ayurveda comes from the roots “Ayus” and “Veda.” Ayus may be translated … More »
This is such an exciting time for these students, who’ve been working hard to complete the first two levels of the program, Ayurvedic Principles and Clinical Ayurvedic Medicine. Now they’re taking the internship intensive, which … More »
“We do not push the wind; it is the wind that pushes us. Life moves each person forward at just the right pace to stimulate continued learning and growth. There is little each person can … More »
“The physiology of the human body is governed by three main forces, which are commonly known as the three doshas. Although dosha literally means faulty or to cause harm, they only do so when they … More »
“Tolerance is a sign of growth on the spiritual path” – Swami Sivananda There is much concern about evil in this world. Indeed, there are threats from evil all around us. Just listen to the news. … More »
Early spring is the season of kapha dosha, the time when kapha-balancing practices are important to follow. In Ayurveda it is understood that many factors influence our health and well-being. Food, exercise, lifestyle, age, climate, … More »
“The path of healing is based on a simple premise. If there is an excess of a particular quality in your body or mind, then reducing your exposure to that quality and taking in the … More »
Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 cup split and peeled urad dal, washed, soaked for 1 hour, and drained 8 ounces fresh spinach, washed well and … More »
A beloved, well-read copy of the core textbook for first year students at CCA. Dr. Marc Halpern wrote this text over 20 years ago, drawing the profound knowledge that it contains from the ancient, classical … More »