Ayurveda 101
The Meaning of Ayurveda Ayurveda is the traditional medical science of India and is more than 5000 years old. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from two Sanskrit roots, “Ayus” meaning “life” and “Veda” meaning … More »
Dr. Marc Halpern
Anger, Compassion and Pitta Dosha by Dr. Marc Halpern
This world we share can be harsh. No one goes through life without some form of hurt. It’s how we react to being hurt that provides us with a true view of our hearts. Hurt … More »
Corona Virus: California College of Ayurveda Guidelines
By now you may have heard of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The virus recently entered the United States and so far our government has not yet been able to contain it. While containment is still considered … More »
Ayurveda and Subtle (Astral) Body Anatomy: The 72,000 Nadis of the Subtle Body
“The subtle body is a field of energy whose form is more fluid than the physical body. Energy (prana) flows through subtle channels called nadis. These channels permeate the entire subtle body. The mind can … More »
What Does an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Do?
An Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist is a specialist capable of utilizing yoga therapies to alter the physiology of the body in a manner that supports the healing process. As such, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapists are uniquely placed … More »
What is Ayurveda Yoga Therapy?
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy is the traditional system of Yoga Therapy from India. Yoga Therapy is the application of yoga to the healing process. The mechanism of understanding how yoga contributes to healing is the physiological … More »
One Small Change, One Step at a Time
Often the path to health and wellness seems daunting. If you were to look at a list of how many things you could do to improve our health and well-being, the thought of implementing all of them could make you sick! After all, how many things do you already know that would help you to feel healthier but you are not doing them? If your list is like mine, it’s pretty long and I’ve been implementing change in my life for the past 23 years!
What Climates are Best for Pitta Dosha, According to Ayurveda?
“People of pitta nature are challenged by climates that aggravate pitta. These climates are hot and moist. Hence, the tropics are quite challenging. In addition, the heat and humidity found in the summer on the … More »
The Three Means of Gaining Knowledge: How An Ayurvedic Practitioner Determines Your State of Health
TRIVIDHA PARIKSHA: THE THREE MEANS OF GAINING KNOWLEDGE “The three most basic means of gaining information about a patient is to utilize touch (sparshanam), to observe the patient (darshanam), and to question the patient (prasnam). … More »
The Many Benefits of Yoga Nidra and How to Become a Certified Yoga Nidra Practitioner
Dr. Marc Halpern, the founder of the California College of Ayurveda, utilized Yoga Nidra many years ago as a tool for his own healing during a debilitating illness. His life was profoundly transformed as a … More »