It is important to know how to identify original Shilajit because only 1% of the US-marketed products labeled “Shilajit” are indeed the real deal. Most are imitations or are either: Real, but contain non-beneficial or even harmful fillers  Very low grade quality Similar looking substances like mummyo or ozokerite Contain no Shilajit at all. Most fake Shilajit is offered in easily counterfeited tincture (liquid) or powder (sometimes in capsules) forms. But in recent years, the resin form has also been commonly imitated. A variety of creative solutions are used to manufacture fake produc ..read more

Join Sahana Murthy, Yoga Practitioner, Ayurvedic Chef and Founder of Rasayana Mysore Kitchen, for a virtual Ayurvedic cooking experience next Saturday, May 23. Sahana learned most of her culinary skills from her mother and these are traditional recipes which are passed on from many generations. She conducts cooking classes at her hometown in Mysore, India which is dubbed as the Yoga Capital of the World. People from all over the world come to this little magical city to deepen their Yoga practice. Being a Yoga practitioner herself,  she understands the value of wholeso ..read more

Kapha season usually runs from about early March until June. This is the time when the cold, dry, heaviness of the winter begins to thaw and the warm, damp climate of spring appears, leading the way for the growth and rejuvenation. This can be seen as the days get longer and flowers begin to emerge. These seasonal transitions can be hard on the body and therefore are the ideal time to partake in gentle Ayurvedic cleanses to help the body adjust to the new phase of the year, shed accumulated toxins and support proper digestion and immunity. The characteristics of kapha dosha are cool, wet, heav ..read more

If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your daily immune support routine, we have some delicious herbal tonics that will provide you with the essential nutrients, antioxidants and benefits that your body needs. GENERAL IMMUNE SUPPORT Turmeric MilkIn Ayurveda, spices are never taken alone. They are always first cooked in some type of oil or fat and then consumed. This helps to release the beneficial oils in the spices so the body can absorb them better. In addition, spices are often consumed with other spices, which help to balance any qualities that could be overly heating, cooling or drying ..read more

OJAS + IMMUNITY One of the most important concepts in Ayurveda is Ojas. Ojas is said to be the end product of perfect digestion. It is the subtle life essence that provides vitality, longevity, strength and youth.  There are seven tissue layers, or dhatus, present in the body – Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (adipose/fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (bone marrow/nervous system) and Shukra (reproductive fluids - sperm and ovum). When we eat food, it is digested through each of the dhatus, beginning in the rasa dhatu and finally being digested through the shukra dhatu, where id ..read more

Prioritizing your immune health is more important now than ever. As you strengthen you immune system’s foundation, your body’s ability to handle unexpected illnesses will be much greater.  In traditional Ayurveda, there is great emphasis on consciousness and the role it plays in healing. Our consciousness, that is our connection to the life force energy, vibrates at a certain frequency. The more connected we are, the higher our frequency. Ayurveda teaches us that lower frequencies play a crucial role in suppressing our immune system and creating the fertile ground for disease to manifest ..read more

By Om Singh Buddha said our body is precious. It is a vehicle for awakening, and we must take the utmost care of this sacred vehicle. This is where Ayurveda comes in. Ayurveda provides the means to take care of this divine-human body. Ayurveda is based on healing the human body, mind and soul through herbs, natural medicines and daily practices. Ayurveda and Yoga perfectly complement each other for this journey. Ayurveda is an ancient science that was discovered more than 5000 years ago somewhere in India. Since then, Ayurveda has spread like wildfire and helped heal thousands of people, not o ..read more

By Hillary Branoff Many of us attend parties, dinners, holiday lunches and once January comes around our digestion is fairly compromised which can lead to further ailments in the upcoming months. In Ayurveda, we say it's what you do most of the time that counts, so if you have one holiday party a week and follow these healthy ayurvedic tips for food digestion and you will feel vital, happy and peaceful! TIP 1 Eat breakfast before 7am. Preferably something cooked and warm like amaranth porridge or oatmeal.  Avoid cold/frozen smoothies, cold yogurt, fruit or vegetable juice, cereal with col ..read more

In Ayurveda, there are three seasons, not four. The seasons are each governed by a particular Ayurvedic dosha type. This time of year, until about February, is vata season in the western hemisphere. Vata’s qualities are cool, light, dry, rough and changing – similar qualities to the type of weather many regions on this side of the world experience during the fall and winter. It’s important to remember that dosha means “weakness,” so those with vata dominance or imbalances will be more likely to experience vata symptoms during this season. One of the most common symptoms of vata imbalance is jo ..read more

The fall and winter months are festive and full of aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves – but it’s also when those pesky colds, coughs and flus seem to hit out of nowhere. In Ayurveda, this time of year is governed by Vata dosha. The qualities of vata dosha are light, cold, hard, dry, rough and changing. Therefore, best things we can do for our health during the cooler months are to engage in warm, nourishing practices and keep regular routines for Ayurveda flu prevention. When we get sick, our immune system gets compromised. It’s important to remember that the digestive system is directly co ..read more