Turmeric is like the secret ingredient to the elixir of life. According to a recent article reviewed by a medical expert, turmeric is “one of the most effective nutritional supplements in existence.”* Scroll down for our golden milk recipe–it’s simple and delicious. The medicinal properties of this golden herb are overwhelming. Turmeric contains a powerful compound, curcumin, which has a range of positive affects: Supports healthy brain function (boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor) Stabilizes good mood (boosts serotonin and dopamine) Decreases risk of Alzheimer’s disease Is anti-inflamm ..read more

“To fix the brain, we first fix the gut” is a saying in Ayurvedic texts. In today’s world, it is relevant that we reboot the digestive system once in awhile and restore it with healthy microbes (gut flora). All people can benefit from healing the gut to optimize digestion and prevent illness. Habits are hard to break. Over time we become comfortable with them, which may or may not serve us in the long term. Due to ingrained habits with foods and lifestyle, we tend to accumulate certain conditions that can be detrimental to our health. Fortunately, habits are learned and can therefore change to ..read more

Our nutritional health has a direct effect on not only our physiological functioning but also our psychological well being. There is a direct and constant relationship that we can use for personal as well as spiritual enhancement. In Ayurveda for example, the liver is understood as a seat of the fire principle or pitta. The fire principle is not only responsible for the liver functions but also digestion, metabolism, perception and mental acuity. If the liver is troubled, the mind will also be affected. The regulation of our blood sugar and other nutrients is affected by the functioning of the ..read more

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Nadi shodhana is a pranayama practice (breathing technique) that has countless health benefits on the body & mind. It is used as a prescription in Ayurveda for a large spectrum of imbalances like anxiety, sleep, focus, digestion, etc. Nadi shodhana translates to “purification of the channels”. It is a tool that can be used in multiple situations and provides an immediate balancing effect. Nadi’s are the channels that run throughout the body. There are thousands of Nadi’s and the 3 main ones are Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. Ida is the left side of the body, Pingala is ..read more

In Ayurveda, there are 14-16 srotāmsi or srotas (pathways/channels) in the body. They make up the tissues, what we take in to the body and what we excrete. Of these srotas, there are 3 malas (wastes), which are urine, feces and sweat. It is usually a given that the first two malas occur daily, but how often does sweating occur? Sveda vaha srotas is the channel of sweat in the body that is responsible for many functions of detox and balance. Sweat glands contract or expand to help the body maintain the right temperature. When the body gets too hot, it starts sweating to cool itself down. It’s i ..read more

In Ayurveda, there are urges to not resist and doing so is harmful to the body. An urge can be yawning, going to the bathroom, burping, sleeping, crying, etc. Holding in these urges can put stress on the body and interrupt proper detoxification processes. Every urge has a purpose that connects to helping movement and cleansing. We regenerate a lot during sleep, which is why the body has an urge for rest. We may need to cough to clear the throat or drink water for cellular hydration. Crying is an emotional urge that carries more importance than we may think. In the Vedic texts, there are the 13 ..read more

In Ayurveda, our state of health depends mostly on the condition of our Agni (digestive fire). Looking at the state of our Agni is usually the first thing to address in our healing and will be the most important thing in our longevity. Good health is not just about eating healthy; it does not matter how well we eat if our bodies can’t absorb or assimilate the nutrients. Stoking our internal fire is a daily practice that helps to maintain proper balance of all the elements in our gut. Imagine for a moment that your digestive system is a campfire for cooking. A cooking fire needs wood or fuel, a ..read more

            The warm weather and renewal of spring is a wonderful time to shed weight that is no longer serving us from winter. However, we want to emphasize that Ayurveda views each person as a reflection of the universe. Because of this, there is no “right” or “wrong” way to look. Ayurveda views weight gain as a natural cycle that mimics nature. In winter it is more natural to gain weight and in summer it’s more natural to lose some. Both are natural cycles that the body goes through. We want people to feel whole, healthy, and happy. With summer right around th ..read more

Why is it important to cleanse?             The term “spring cleaning” applies to our bodies as well our minds in Ayurveda. With the seasonal shift from Winter into Summer, we must prepare our bodies through detoxification in the Springtime. We want to consume a low fat and low protein diet for Spring while following the seasonal harvest.              Through this Springtime diet, we will shed small amounts of excess fat from the Wintertime. If you are experiencing poor digestion, skin irritations, weight gain, cravings and  ..read more

            Ama originates from improperly digested toxic particles that clog the channels in your body. Some of these channels are physical and include the intestines, lymphatic systems, arteries and veins, capillaries, and GI tract. Others are non physical channels called “nadis”  through which your energy flows. Ama toxicity accumulates wherever there is weakness in the body, and this will result in diseases. ⁣             Our health and wellbeing depends on our ability to digest everything we take in from food and liquids to ..read more