Print Ginger Dal Soup This bright and colorful ginger dal will warm your heart and brighten your day. Perfect for spring with the heat of the chilis and ginger, and the bright color and warmth of the turmeric and dal. Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup Cuisine Ayurveda, Indian, Kapha Keyword ayurveda, ayurveda cooking, ayurveda cuisine, ayurveda food, ayurveda for kapha recipe, ayurveda for spring, ayurveda for spring recipe, ayurveda recipes, ayurvedic cooking, ayurvedic recipes, ginger, kapha, kapha balancing Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 45 minutes minutes Ser ..read more

Print Pea, Potato, and Spring Onion Soup with Lemon Goat Cheese Drizzle Course Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish Cuisine Ayurveda, Kapha Keyword ayurveda, ayurveda cooking, ayurveda cuisine, ayurveda drink, ayurveda food, ayurveda for kapha recipe, ayurveda for spring, ayurveda for spring recipe, ayurveda recipes, ayurvedic cooking, ayurvedic recipes, goat cheese, kapha, kapha balancing, lemon, soup, spring, spring recipe Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Ingredients 1 Tbsp Ghee (Substitute sunflower oil) 1 Bunch Spring Onions sliced, (Substitute scallions) 1 White Potato, about 4 ..read more

Self-Care has undoubtedly become a ‘buzz’ word in our culture. It ranges from taking time for meditative practices to taking a bubble bath. But what does self-care really mean? Self-Care Roots Before medical care was available to most factions of society, many people relied on their own knowledge of plants and herbs to create a system of medical care. This “self-care” was critical in a time when only wealthy people were able to afford medical care from physicians and hospitals. In the late 19th century/early 20th century medical care from physicians began to become more available as medical re ..read more

Print Spiced Almond and Date Shake Course Drinks Keyword autumn, ayurveda, ayurveda drink, ayurveda for vata, fall, vata, vata balancing Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes 10 minutes Servings 1 Ingredients 1 Cup Almond Milk Substitute dairy or coconut milk 2 Whole Dates Pitted ⅛ inch Piece of Ginger Peeled ⅛ tsp Cinnamon Powder ⅛ tsp Ginger Powder ⅛ tsp Cardamom Powder Substitute nutmeg or clove Instructions Peel the ginger and roughly chop. Warm milk over medium heat in a sauce pan, optional, to just before boiling. Add dates, ginger, milk, and spices to a blender and b ..read more

Living a life with gratitude can be difficult. We live in a society where we are bombarded with the idea of wanting more, something better. Always have the top of the line phone, ditch the 40″ television for the 60″ even though the original is working fine, whatever. Our culture is, generally, a throw away society where it is cheaper to buy something new than to have something repaired. More, more, more. So how do we begin to find a sense of gratitude for what we have to manage stress and anxiety around what messaging we receive from media, friends, and social expectations? Well, there is no r ..read more

Print Carrot and Lemongrass Soup Keyword ayurveda for kapha recipe, ayurveda for pitta recipe, ayurveda for spring, ayurveda for spring recipe, ayurveda for summer recipe, carrot, kapha, pitta, spring, spring recipe, summer, summer recipe Equipment 1 3 Qt Pot 1 Immersion Blender Can transfer ingredients to a regular blended once cooled enough. 1 Knife 1 Cutting Board 1 Large Spoon Measuring Cups Measuring Spoons Ingredients 4 Whole Carrots Roughly chopped ¼ Cup Fresh CIlantro Substitute 1 tsp dried cilantro 1 Cup Coconut Milk 3 Cups Water Replace with low sodium vegetable ..read more

  Print Dairy Free Pumpkin Spiced Tea This pumpkin spice tea will be sure to make you feel cozy this fall and keep vata at bay! Course Drinks Keyword autumn, ayurveda drink, ayurveda for vata, dairy free, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, vata, vata balancing, vegan Equipment 1 Small Sauce Pan 1 Immersion Blender (optional) Ingredients ¾ Cup Non-Dairy Milk (cashew, oat, pea, etc) These three are the best non-dairy for vata season and the autumn. 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Purée ½ tsp Pumpkin Spice You can make your own with allspice, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg, or just add as much o ..read more

Ayurveda is the “science of life.” From this we can interpret Ayurveda as finding what supports our life in a meaningful way for optimal health and wellbeing.   Following habits from Ayurveda for eating follow the “you are what you eat” adage. If you’re eating dense, heavy foods, you will start to feel dens and heavy. If you are eating foods that are hot and light, you will start to feel hot and light. The one most important thing for eating with an Ayurveda in mind, is to choose foods that make you feel good.   Here are a few simple tips to get you started. Start your day with warm ..read more

Although travel is exciting and fun, it can also be daunting. Putting together plans, coordinating schedules and events, and the actual travel time can lead to undue stress and that can take a toll on our health.   When we travel our routines are disrupted. Sleep is not usually as restful as it is at home or we may not get enough sleep. We often move much more quickly to catch a train or get all packed up, and anxiety is usually elevated. These all stem from an increase in vata, which is the doshas governing movement.   When vata is out of balance, we tend to have interrupted sleep ..read more

Print Cauliflower and Chickpea Patties The panko in these patties creates a little lightness to balance kapha in the spring. They are a perfect dish as a side or a main, and a great way to get the bitter and astringent flavors to keep kapha at bay. Course Breakfast, Dinner, lunch, Side Dish Cuisine American Keyword ayurveda cooking, ayurveda cuisine, ayurveda for kapha recipe, ayurveda for spring, ayurveda for spring recipe, ayurveda recipes, ayurvedic cooking, ayurvedic recipes, cauliflower, chickpeas, garbanzo beans Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Equipment 1 Large Skillet With ..read more