The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Kapha Balancing Southwestern Veggie Bowl with Spicy Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

In this blog, we share our Southwestern Veggie Bowl with Spicy Chipotle Lime Dressing to awaken your senses, kindle your agni (digestive fire) & balance kapha dosha.

Spring Equinox Rituals to Welcome Kapha Season

Today, as the Northern Hemisphere gradually tilts back towards the sun, we are blessed with the Spring Equinox. Join us as we honor this celestial event & embrace the blossoming of the season w...

What Your Poop is Telling You! The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Elimination

Ayurveda teaches that improper digestion is the root cause of all disease. Yet, you may wonder, how am I to know if I am not digesting foods properly? Familiar symptoms like bloating, flatulence (g...

Kapha Balancing Recipe for Spring: Ayurvedic Red Lentil Dal

Red lentils, known as Masoor Dal in India, are the quickest cooking of all lentils, making them perfect for a no-fuss, healthy meal any time of the week.

Spring Equinox Ritual: A 5 Senses Meditation for Kapha Season

In honor of the first day of spring & the abundant blessings of kapha season, we would like to gift you a Spring Meditation which captures the wild beauty of daffodils & the sounds of mothe...

Caring Kapha! Why It’s Lovely to be a Kapha

In honor of kapha season (late winter thru spring), we will discuss what kapha dosha looks like in its imbalanced state, but primarily we would like to celebrate the plethora of reasons why it is l...

Why Lymphatic Health Matters & How to Perform a Lymphatic Drainage Massage

An integral part of the immune system, the lymphatic system and its components (lymph, lymph nodes, spleen and thymus) are crucial in supporting the vitality of the human body as well as balancing ...

Product Spotlight: Kapha Serum for Oily Skin (& How it Works)

What is Kapha Type Skin? Kapha-type skin reflects the qualities of the earth and water elements. When in balance, kapha skin is soft, supple, cool and slight...

Kapha Balancing Recipe: Spicy Black Bean Chili with Roasted Green Salsa

Here we share with you a long-time favorite recipe of ours- Black Bean Chili with Roasted Green Salsa. This meal is satisfying to the taste buds and brings in the astringent, pungent and bitter tas...

Kapha Balancing Foods List

When kapha dosha is in excess in the body and/or mind, Ayurvedic medicine emphasizes eating the right foods accompanied by the appropriate spices to regain alignment. Here we have assembled a kapha...

Ingredient Spotlight: Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Commonly known for its ability to promote clear breathing and open respiratory airways, Eucalyptus is also beneficial for purifying the skin and soothing tension in the mind. From the Ayurvedic per...

How to Use our Digestive Spice Blends

Dipanas are herbs that increase agni, the digestive fire located in the stomach. When agni is strong and working optimally, the body’s ability to break down, absorb and assimilate nutrients from fo...