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Meditation is not something that you do. It is a merging of consciousness and form. Closing your eyes and focusing on your breath is not meditation. Meditation is a merging of awareness of the meditator and the object of meditation. Uniting with the universal consciousness—The Mother, God, Spirit, whatever name you would like to give—is …

If you’re a Kapha body type, one of the three Ayurvedic body types, you may have experienced some Kapha dosha symptoms. When the three Dosha are in balance they assist in the healthy nourishment, repair and growth of the body and mind. They are responsible for physical strength, complexion and a sense of joy. But …

If you’re a Pitta body type, one of the three Ayurvedic body types, you may have experienced some Pitta dosha symptoms. When the three Dosha are in balance they assist in the healthy nourishment, repair and growth of the body and mind. They are responsible for physical strength, complexion and a sense of joy. But …

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When dosha gets involved it can interfere with the rasa dhatu formation. The egg is shukra, shukra dhatu is built as the result of healthy dhatu layers all the way down. If the egg is viable and the egg is prepared to be fertilized and to provide for healthy offspring, then we have the good …

Both obese and underweight people suffer. They must try to balance out their problems. Being thin is better than being overweight. In other words an obese suffers more problems as compared to an underweight person. A person who has balanced amount of muscles and fat in the body has the endurance for hardships. He/ She …

Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory, refractory disease which includes colon, rectum and little part of small intestine. The person who is suffering from Ulcerative colitis in tests shows ulcers inside the colon. Ulcerative colitis comes under the category of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The second type or category of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is Crohn’s …

Skin is our largest organ.  What we apply on it matters. What you feed your skin matters.  It digests everything we put on our body.  Make right choices for your health. Be conscious of the hidden toxic chemicals that may be in cosmetics you use every day. If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it …

Heat, stress, wind and speed, all collectively cause insomnia in Pitta type. Watch this video to learn how to deal with it.

Sleep is our rejuvenation period, so if we don’t get enough sleep its actually very vata imbalance. Watch this video to learn more.

Kapha dosha works on the principle of stability If you are a kapha dosha person you may find yourself attached to the same routines every day Kapha dosha people tend to find comfort in doing the same things and upholding traditions. Your friends and family may look at you as glue that holds the relationships …

Kapha dosha over produces medo dhatu. Usually excess fats in the body is a result of kapha dosha imbalance. In the physical body fats can produce oestrogen. When we have too much oestrogen in the system in relationship to progesterone we can have a a lot of female reproductive challenges. Oestrogen dominance can cause stress …

Stress is not a huge factor for kapha dosha. What kapha has to counter is lethargy. When left to their own devices kapha dosha tend to become inactive. What is required in this scenario is active engagement by increasing daily activities. Daily exercise, time in nature and active meditation would all be practices that support …

Life is an intrinsic inherent union of Sharirah (body), Indriya (senses), Manah (Mind) and Atma (the self i.e., the part that remains even after the body fades).

Ingredients: 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup water ½ cup maple syrup 1 ½ tbsp vanilla flavoured custard powder dissolved into 3 tbsps water Method: Place 1½ cups blueberries in a small saucepan. Cover with water and add maple syrup. Heat over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a low boil and the blueberries …

Pitta skins are oilier, prone to blemishes, acne, blackheads and sunburn. Excessive sweating can also be a problem in some individuals. Use these easy tricks to combat your Pitta skin problems: Aloe vera is good for Pitta skin as it is cooling & healing. Cucumber juice and rose water are also soothing and refreshing to …

Ingredients: 1 oz Sunflower seeds 1 oz Coconut 1 oz Walnuts 4 oz Dried Figs (rinsed) Recipe: Blend the nuts and seeds in a food processor for about two minutes until they become basically a nut butter, we want it to be very smooth. We’re now ready to put the figs in. What I like to do is …

Pumpkin pudding or pumpkin kheer is a yummy dessert and highly nutritious. It can even be given even to babies 1+ years. Substitute the cow’s milk with almond or soy milk if you prefer. Fall is here and with it comes pumpkin in nearly every aisle of your grocery store. Pumpkins are more than Halloween …

Here’s a healthy, delicious recipe starter. The main ingredient in this recipe is spinach. Low in fat and even lower in cholesterol, spinach is high in niacin and zinc, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and manganese. Green Veggie Patties Ingredients …

Do you feel run down, exhausted and wiped out by the end of the day? While a healthy, real food diet, non-toxic lifestyle choices, adequate sleep and a balanced exercise routine can all contribute to a healthy body and daily drive, there are further considerations for cultivating long-lasting vitality that carries you through life! Our …

Pitta skins are oilier, prone to blemishes, acne, blackheads and sunburn. Excessive sweating can also be a problem in some individuals. Use these easy tricks to combat your Pitta skin problems: Aloe vera is good for Pitta skin as it is cooling & healing. Cucumber juice and rose water are also soothing and refreshing to …

Vegetables are one of mother nature’s simple miracle foods. No matter what diet you currently subscribe to—paleo, vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic or ayurvedic—unless you are a pure fruitarian or breatharian, there’s a 99.9 percent chance that you, my friend, are a fellow vegetable eater. Vegetables have a way of uniting us. We may have our foodie …

The most immediate, effective remedy for stress-induced anxiety that I know is also an excellent preventative against it. If you’re serious about relieving the symptoms of stress in your body, you need to give yourself 15 minutes a day to do it. This is an Ayurvedic practice known as abhyanga—a self-anointment and self-massage using warm …

Ingredients: ½ cup sliced or slivered almonds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 stalk steamed broccoli, chopped 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 green onions, chopped ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup whole wheat noodles, boiled Dressing: ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 tbsp lemon juice ½ tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 …

Watch this video to know how when you neglect your spirit, you’re likely to fall into the trap of depression and anxiety      

We’re super excited to share that Freida’s Pantry, a postpartum nutrition bar is now available in the U.S. Freida’s Pantry bars are inspired by Ayurvedic principles and formulated to meet the needs of new moms. “Freida’s Pantry was born from necessity after the difficult birth of my third son,” said Sharon Kaur, founder of Freida’s …

Facial mask recipes bring a quick juicy boost and relieve the feeling of tightness or dryness instantly.  Apply on a cleansed face and neck on a weekly basis.  Keep the mask on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing with a warm water and washcloth. These facial mask recipes are perfect for dry, thin skin or Vata type skin. …

When we lack rasa dhatu, the endometrium is not fully formed and is not moist – this makes it harder for the body to separate that layer. So making sure that you have adequate fluids in the body all month long is important. Caffeine drives you out, depletes the rasa and leaves you with these monthly …

Shukra dhatu, is reflective of the quality of the egg and the fluids that travel with it. This dhatu plays a greater role in fertility than in monthly menstruation. Vata dosha imbalance results in drying out of the shukra. It becomes non-viable, which means that the egg will not produce a healthy offspring. The shukra …

This five part series explores a ‘Guided Home Cleanse’ with Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor and Panchakarma Specialist Allison Bransfield Morse. Allison runs The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont just outside of Burlington, and offers traditional Panchakarma (PK) on site as well as at a distance. This series explores what’s involved with a home PK, why the guidance of a practitioner is needed, and what the benefits may be. Enjoy, and feel free to join in on the conversation.

In part three of this series we look at the benefits and challenges of an at-home cleanse compared to a cleanse in a clinic. Some benefits may be obvious to you, others may not. Read on to learn exactly what’s involved and why you may consider one environment over another.

I screen, you screen, we ALL screen, to rely on screens! Jeez, those screens! Tv screen, computer screen, ipad/nook/kindle screen, phone screen—so many many screens. Even writing the word “screen” that many times on a screen makes my brain crossed into thinking I spelled it wrong. uncross Most of us work on those screens all day …

You ready? Ready for Kapha’s vices? If you haven’t read about vata’s vices or pitta’s vices, I recommend doing so. Unless of course, you are a kapha. Then you can skip those and read on, because the spotlight is on you, baby. By vices, I mean stuff that you reach for that is opposite of …

Serves: 5 Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tsp whole cumin seeds 1 cup chopped scallions 1 pc green chili, cut in half lengthwise 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup carrots, cut into coarse juliennes 2 ½ cups red cabbage, shredded ½ tsp rock salt Method: Chop the scallions and green chili and set …

This rose petal drink is a sweet summer concoction to keep Pitta cool. In fact, it is good for both Vata and Pitta1. Be careful though, this drink may aggravate Kapha. Here’s the recipe for an ecstatic rose petal drink. Ingredients 4 cups fresh rose petals or 1/2 cup dried rose petals 1-quart coconut milk …

The spices add a light kick to the tangy sweet and earthy flavor of the carrots that will leave you more than satisfied! Add these carrots to basmati rice, collard greens and dahl as part of a balanced meal.

Lassi is a traditional Indian beverage that is often served with an Ayurvedic lunch. Lassi, made by blending yogurt with water, is very popular for its ability to enhance digestion.  Lassi can be enjoyed as a sweet drink, or as a spice-infused drink, and is balancing for all three doshas.  It is often served chilled …

The root cause of all the chronic diseases is a constipation. The moment you are carrying that stool, you don’t have good bowel movement in the morning and you are likely to get into all kinds of problems.

Ghee is made from butter of which the milk solids and impurities have been removed. It is clarified butter. Place 2 pounds of organic, unsalted butter in a heavy saucepan on medium heat.  Always choose organic to avoid antibiotics, hormones (rGBH), chemical pesticides, etc.   Do not cover the pot. When the butter comes to …

Autumn is a cold, windy season dominated by Vata dosha.  Vata dosha is made of Air and Space elements and its qualities are cold, light, irregular, dry, subtle, mobile and changing.  Cold autumn air brings lightness, dryness and coolness. Vata also regulates the levels of moisture in the body, so if you do not keep …

Pitta dosha brings excess heat in your reproductive system, with heat there is a risk of drying out the tissues. So pitta initially heats up the rasa dhatu in the reproductive system, which is actually the endometrium – lining of the uterus that we slough off every month. Because of the excess heat in the …

Other than the three doshas, vata, pitta and kapha, hormonal changes can be triggered by your lifestyle choices. Factors like poor digestion and stress go a long way in affecting our hormones. Hormones are largely influenced by ama. ‘ama’ is the toxicity the end result of poor digestion. Ama is formed when the liver doesn’t …

Ability to sleep on time and ability to wake up cheerful is actually related with mind.  

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Gotukola Indian Ginseng Rejuvenating Beauty Elixir + Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel. This skincare combo consists of a skin serum for reducing blemishes and ageing along with a night gel for skin hydration and damage repair. Serum: This multi-tasking night serum is a synergistic blend of treasured Indian herbs to nourish & restore a natural glow and …

Serves 6 Ingredients: ¾ cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp rock salt ¼ tsp minced fresh thyme leaves ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 ounces spinach leaves (about 2 lightly packed qts.) ¾ cup finely shredded lettuce ½ cup pomegranate seeds ( should be …

Ingredients: 500 grams French beans (haricot verts) or green beans, finely chopped 2 tbsp coconut oil ¾ tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, crushed 2 pcs green chilies, finely chopped 6-8 pcs curry leaves, washed and dried on paper towels 1 large onion, finely chopped Salt to taste 1 cup/sachet basmati rice  Instructions: Boil the sachet …

What’s the BEST thing about winter? If you thought comfort food, I would definitely agree! And… What’s even better than comfort food? How about comfort food that heals! Let’s face it, the back end of winter can be pretty miserable. The cold, heaviness of this time of year often shows up in your mind and …