The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Dosha Specific Digestive Tea Recipes for Optimal Health

Now that we are officially in autumn, also known as vata season in Ayurveda, we can expect the qualities of vata to increase in our inner and outer environmen...

A Mexican Inspired Tridoshic Dinner by SoulFull Veda

We had the pleasure of connecting with co-founders of SoulFull Veda, Rachel Jeffries and Angelica Neri, this past month. These two women are on a mission to s...

DIY Ayurvedic Face Mask Recipes

Many common foods can be mixed into your PAAVANI Cleansers & Masks to create a self-care ritual made for a queen! Organic, natural foods are packed with nutrients, enzymes and vitamins that nou...

Kapha Reducing Ayurvedic Ginger Bath Salt Recipe

This month, we are encouraging all things which promote self-love, because we believe that loving the self should come first. Ayurveda has a deep history of e...

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...

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...

Ayurveda & the Seasons: Spring

Here in northern California, spring is in the air and in just a few days, we will be celebrating the Spring Equinox. In Ayurveda, spring is considered kapha s...

Shari Williams' Tantalizing Golden Milk Recipe

One of our hometown favorite yoga teachers is Shari Williams. Shari is an experienced registered yoga teacher with over 500 hours of teaching credentials and is also certified as an international y...

Which Clay is Right for Your Skin Type?

Now that Autumn is upon us & the days are growing cooler & shorter, we find ourselves staying indoors & naturally making more time for self-care rituals that support us in feeling whole...