How Do You Know That God Exists? ~ Q&A with Swami Swaroopananda
“God is a name that we give to a certain reality, so there is a more important question that should come first, which is, “How do I know that I exist?” In the same manner … More »
Articles by Dr. Marisa Jackson-Kinman
Dr. Marisa Jackson-Kinman
How to Be Healthy According to Ayurveda? Create Healthy Routines!
What we do on a daily, consistent basis is the greatest determiner of our health. According to Ayurveda, there is nothing more important to our health and overall well-being than our daily living practices. If we … More »
“Go Play With Kids!” ~ Ayurvedic Behavioral Medicine: A Workshop with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
The doctor’s simple prescription: “Go play with kids!” How a simple behavior change can turn your life around! At the recent 3rd Annual Sivananda Ayurveda Conference, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar gave a workshop on Achara … More »
Delicious Ayurvedic Cooking: Vegetable Rice
This delicious, nutritious recipe is relatively easy to prepare. A great main course for vegetarians and vegans, and a fantastic side dish for those who aren’t! The cardamom, clove and cinnamon add a unique flavor, and … More »
Case Study: The Healing Power of Ayurveda & Systemic Candida by Leah Barr
Sally began her work with us in October with her chief complaints being systemic candida (the candida problems began in 2011 after a prolonged exposure to mold in her home ventilation system) and a severe … More »
The California College of Ayurveda ~ in the news!
In case you missed our recent big announcement, CCA has been approved by the State of California to offer a doctorate program in Ayurveda. This makes us the first accredited Ayurvedic Doctor program in the … More »
The Basic Premise of Ayurveda: Healing Through Opposites
Ayurveda is a science that is based on the laws of nature. It teaches us to recognize the laws that exist in the natural world and apply them to our health and well-being. One of … More »
Balance your digestion with this delicious, classic Ayurveda tea: “Three Seed Tea”
Also called “Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea” since that’s exactly what it is made of! You can easily make it yourself, and it’s great for all constitutions Three Seed Tea This classic blend of three … More »
Ayurvedic Wisdom for Staying Balanced During the Hot Summer
As the coolness of spring gives way to the warmth of summer, the fire element becomes dominant and creates heat in the environment as well as within our bodies. During this time, symptoms of excess … More »
Ayurvedic Wisdom: Bringing Balance to Imbalanced Vata
Vata dosha is composed of the elements air and ether, and thus has the qualities which are associated with air and ether, namely: cold, dry, light and mobile. When we live out of harmony with … More »