Starting next Monday May 4 ❤️ For the love of mantras, Sacred sounds of the Soul. From my heart to yours. Do you love mantras? Have you always wanted to understand the significance of the words and how to pronounce these ancient and powerful Sanskrit words correctly? Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the healing vibrational power of mantras. Having grown up with mantras since I was a little child, taught by my grandmother and mother in India, my love for mantras knows no bounds. And having studied Sanskrit in school, my appreciation for mantras grew exponentially. Happening every Mond ..read more

Ayurveda workshop + Vegan Ayurvedic lunch + Healing Spice Tea and more…Learn Ayurveda while experiencing Ayurveda! We start the workshop with a delicious vegan organic Ayurvedic lunch. Understand your unique constitution (doshas), how to balance them, tools to optimize your digestion, guidelines for healthy eating, and other lifestyle practices, while sipping my signature Ayurvedic healing spice tea. And as a bonus gift, take home your very own organic Ayurvedic self massage oil blend, handcrafted by me. Elevate your health on all levels – mind, body and spirit through the time-tested and prac ..read more

Kichadi, also known as kitchari or kitcheree, is considered to be a perfectly balanced one-pot wonder dish, according to Ayurveda. Basmati rice, easy-to-digest mung lentils, spices and seasonal vegetables & greens combine to form a perfectly balanced, nutritious and delicious one-pot meal. Easy to digest and completely satisfying, Kichadi is Ayurveda’s perfect comfort food! Here are 2 kichadi recipes, one from my kitchen and a simple and delicious recipe from my dear Amma (mother) Prema. Enjoy! KICHADI RECIPE All ingredients should be organic Prep time – 15 minutes Cooking time – 40 m ..read more

Your Spice cabinet is your Medicine cabinet. While this is not a complete and exhaustive list, here are some key benefits of commonly used herbs and spices in Indian and Ayurvedic cooking.   All spices and herbs are potent antioxidant powerhouses and aid in digestion Spices: Cardamom – Anti-nausea, mucus-reducer (colds, coughs), breath freshener Cinnamon – Blood sugar reducer, Circulatory stimulant, reduces triglycerides Cloves – Toothache reducer, mucus-reducer (colds, coughs), aphrodisiac Coriander – Blood sugar and cholesterol reducer, reduces blood pressure Fennel – Carminative (ga ..read more

Chutney! Universally loved, chutney is a spicy, tangy, sweet condiment made from various herbs, fruits and veggies. Chutney ties everything together and can add ‘umami – the essence of deliciousness’ to a meal. Use this green chutney as a condiment for meals, as a spread in sandwiches or as a dipping sauce – the possibilities are endless! Green Chutney Recipe Serves – 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup mint leaves 2″ ginger 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (whole) 2 medjool dates or 1 1/2 teaspoon raw brown sugar (optional) Juice of 1/2 lime Water as required (approximately 1/4 cu ..read more

You can make magic happen with 1-2 spices and let the vegetables take center stage. Cooking and eating is a multi-sensory experience – it is said that we first ‘eat’ with our eyes. Heirloom carrots are a beautiful sight – here they are slow-cooked with minimal spices to bring out their delicious sweetness. Simply Spiced Carrots Recipe Servings – 4 INGREDIENTS: 3- 4 cups sliced carrots (rounds) – use heirloom carrots when in season 2 tbs. sunflower oil / coconut oil ½ tsp. turmeric ¼ tsp. asafoetida (optional) 2 tsps. Whole fennel seeds (or whole cumin seeds) Salt to taste Garnish: ¼ cu ..read more

Join me on a sacred retreat to the ancient land of Yoga, Ayurveda and deep Spirituality. For 15 days we will be in the South Indian State of Kerala, also known as “God’s Own Country”, immersing ourselves in the practices of Ayurveda, Tantra, Yoga and Meditation in one-of-a-kind Ayurveda mountain retreat, heritage hotels and bespoke homestays – oases of serenity in the midst of beautiful nature and stunning scenery, allowing us to go deep within. HIGHLIGHTS REJUVENATION PROGRAM 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation program in a Holistic Ayurveda mountain retreat, surrounded by breathtaking nature ..read more

Join me in the  breathtaking beauty of the Bahamas in Paradise Island home to the Sivananda Ashram. In this fun and highly practical program, you will come to understand who you are through the Ayurvedic lens of the gunas (states of psycho-spiritual development) and your doshas (constitution). With this unique and personal understanding, you will then learn how to balance your natural tendencies through the subtle yet powerful Ayurvedic therapies of sound, color, aromas, and other lifestyle modalities such as breathwork and meditation. You will leave with a peace-filled, tranquil, an ..read more

Calling all lovers of the Bhagavad Gita (song of God), and people who are yet to read this great text but are intrigued by it. Whether this book is new to you, or you are a seasoned reader of the Gita, I invite you to a thoughtful and meaningful discussion, understanding, meditation, self-reflection and dialog on the illuminative passages of this great book. The Bhagavad-Gita – a 700-verse Sanskrit Hindu scripture, is an ocean of knowledge and serves as a practical guide to life and living. The Gita was a guiding force in the lives of many celebrated personalities including Mahatma Gandhi, Hen ..read more