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 »
At this point, you have now learned all about the benefits of Shirodhara (Third Eye Treatment) we will now look at the process. Process Dating back thousands of years ago, the procedure for a Shirodhara … 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 »
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 »
A cool autumn breeze is one of my favorite feelings. Leaves fall gently to the ground, wistful on their journey. The Vata dosha is composed of the elements Air and Ether, which in excess can … More »
Prana-rich food is stimulating for the mind and the body, foods that are rich in prana are fresh and full of life, when we sprout our seeds this gives them more life than a dry … More »
So you know you are Vata natured but how do you eat in a way that promotes health and harmony? Join Dr. Marc Halpern for the next 10 minutes as he explores the food program … More »
Raynaud’s disease Winter is here and your hands, feet, nose, and maybe even your ears or tongue seem to get painfully cold even though the rest of your body seems fine. This is called Raynaud’s … 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 »