The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Karna Purana: Why Ayurveda Says we Should Oil our Ears

Karna Purana (ear oiling) using Ayurvedic ear oil is a safe and effective therapy for healing various ear ailments and maintaining optimal ear and jaw health. Learn more >>

Ayurveda's Love Affair with Ghee

“She’s a rare breed. Youngest of 13 siblings. Never had a cavity. Drove a car until she was 97 years old. Attributes it all to whole milk, her pickles, and Jesus.” My friend, Max, texted me this th...

15 Ayurvedic Guidelines for Healthy Eating

Eating. This is a universal thing all living beings must do to stay alive. It is something we do not give much thought to, after all, it seems as mechanical as breathing...

Have You Heard of the Ayurvedic Healing Dish, Kitchari?

Kitchari is easy to make & versatile in the many ways in which you can prepare it. Kitchari is appropriate for all doshas & you can focus on reducing or increasing a particular dosha simply...

Neti & Nasya: Ayurvedic Practices for Optimal Wellness

Neti and nasya are traditional Ayurvedic rituals that have been performed for thousands of years by yoga practitioners. Yogis discovered that these practices help open the sinuses, increase the flo...

New Year Musings: Balancing Masculine + Feminine

We would like to take a moment to wish you a very Happy New Year! We hope your holidays were filled with relaxation, revitalization & a lot (or at least a dash!) of self-care. Thank you for fol...

Ayurvedic Wisdom for Stress-Free Travel with Kids

The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a science practiced for over 5,000 years, has many tried and true tools to help parents keep their kids calm during travel - an often stressful and over stimulating ...

SUN PROTECTION, THE NATURAL WAY

Summertime is swiftly approaching which means longer days filled with lots of opportunities for fun in the sun. It is the perfect season to soak up vitamin D, which helps to make our bones & te...

Ancient Ayurveda for Your Modern Life

Ayurveda, India’s traditional medical system dating back over 5,000 years ago, is the lesser known sister science of yoga. While yoga gives us spiritual direction, Ayurveda works to keep our body h...

5 Ayurvedic Tips for Lasting Beauty

1. Go to Sleep & Awake at the Same Time Each Day & Night Getting one’s beauty sleep isn’t just a silly thing people say in fairy tales. Did you know that while you are asleep, your body rep...

Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Poison Oak, Ivy & Sumac

Poison oak, ivy and sumac are found throughout the United States. If you are one of the many who is allergic to these prevalent plants, then you know all too well the itchy, uncomfortable symptoms ...