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 »
Doshic Prescriptions With a deeper understanding of the Abhyanga practice, the massage can be enhanced even further by incorporating Dosha-specific recommendations. By working with the Doshas, an Abhyanga begins to truly become a medicinal practice … More »
Earlier we learned about the three Gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tammas. Today we are going to explore how a Pitta natured personality is different depending on the Gunas of the mind.
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 »
“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 »
Central to Ayurveda is the concept of the 5 elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth), all of which are present in the universe as well as in the human body – the human body, … More »
We are smack dab in the middle of the “orange” season. Pumpkins, Jack-o-Lanterns, tangerine-colored leaves, pumpkin pie, orange gourds abound. Ayurveda teaches that what we bring in through the five senses always carries with it … More »
Do you wonder if you might be pitta dosha? Pitta is the dosha comprised of fire and water and which has the qualities associated with these two elements – especially, pitta tends to be hot, … More »
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 »
Why are spices important? What are their benefits? At the 3rd Annual Sivananda Ayurveda Conference, Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar, BAMS, gave a very inspiring workshop entitled “Spices For Life.” Dr. Manisha explained that spices not only … More »