Allergies are called pratyūrjatā in Ayurveda. Allergies are caused by a faulty response by the immune system to something in the environment. The immune system reacts as if the substance (pollen, food protein, chemical, etc) … More »
In today’s fast-paced world, our eyes often bear the brunt of excessive screen time, pollution, seasonal allergies, and stress. Taking care of our eyes is crucial for maintaining optimal vision and overall well-being. While there … More »
In Ayurveda, the process of cleaning the nasal passages is called netī. In this video, Dr. Marc Halpern will walk you through the process of using a Neti pot. A Neti pot is used … More »
Ayurveda states that the “Prakruti” or constitution is determined at the moment of conception. Among all the standard do’s and don’ts of pregnancy Ayurveda throws in a few things that may actually feel very intuitive. … More »
You’ve probably heard about people cleansing. You may have thought about it. For most people, it takes hearing about it and thinking about it a few times before they get the courage to finally do … More »
A major component of Ayurveda’s Panchakarma cleanses, Basti is imperative for the purpose of clearing disease due to Vata Dosha and promoting longevity. Basti, which is an Ayurvedic enema, is a suppository that can be … More »
I was recently reminded of a beautiful practice in Ayurveda. The meditation practice is called Trataka which means “to look” or “gaze at”. This practice uses a ghee lamp to rest your gaze upon in … More »
Shirodhara (Shear-O-Daur-UH) is an Ayurvedic Body Therapy, in which warm oil is poured across the forehead. Shiro means head, and Dhara means pour. Therefore, Shirodhara means simply “to pour on the head”. Over the years … More »
Meals prepared with love are one of the cornerstones of Ayurvedic cooking practices. Local, doshically appropriate, and seasonal are what I consider to make up the other three corners. One of the cookbooks I grew … More »
Now that we understand the basic fundamentals of Abhyanga, we will dive deeper into the practice. Understanding the intricacies of how to actually conduct an Abhyanga and make it more effective. Which Oil is … More »