The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

A light, summery kitchari served in a white ceramic bowl, garnished with fresh herbs, surrounded by coconut, lime & PAAVANI Pitta Spice Blend.

Summer Kitchari: An Ayurvedic Recipe to Cool Pitta & Support Digestion

This seasonal Ayurvedic recipe offers a cooling, pitta-balancing variation of classic kitchari—made with hydrating summer veggies, our Pitta Spice Blend, and a lighter rice-to-dal ratio to soothe t...

Woman basking in soft morning sunlight with hands at her solar plexus, symbolizing inner radiance, balance and Ayurvedic self-care during pitta season

The Solar Plexus & Ayurveda: Balancing Your Inner Sun for Clarity, Digestion & Calm

This blog explores how to balance the solar plexus—the Manipura chakra—through the lens of Ayurveda. Learn how this energy center governs digestion, confidence and clarity, and how to support it du...

Woman applying PAAVANI Ayurveda Pitta Body Oil in the morning sunshine

Rise & Shine: Unlocking the Ayurvedic Secrets of Morning Sunshine for Optimal Health

Unlock the Ayurvedic secrets of morning sunshine and learn how to align your daily routine with the rhythms of nature. Discover how early sun exposure supports digestion, hormone balance and mental...

Women basking in the morning sun, honoring Surya with Ayurvedic rituals for mood, immunity and vitality

Ayurveda & the Sun: How Surya Boosts Mood, Immunity & Energy

July is the month of Surya—the radiant sun deity in Ayurveda who symbolizes clarity, vitality & life force. In this blog, we explore how sunlight supports mood, immunity & energy from an Ay...

Cool, Calm & Radiant: A Summer Solstice Ritual for Mind, Body & Skin

This blog shares a soothing Ayurvedic ritual for the Summer Solstice, designed to cool excess Pitta dosha, calm the mind, and nourish the skin. Featuring breathwork, self-massage, skincare and refl...

Ayurvedic Detox: Cilantro Lime Soup & Morning Ritual to Cleanse Ama

In this blog, we explore how to create a summer Ayurvedic detox. Learn about ama, the toxic buildup that causes stagnation in the body and mind, and discover a simple Ayurvedic morning ritual to su...

Indian Sarsparilla in PAAVANI Ayurveda's Hydrate Blend Tea

Glow Naturally: Indian Sarsaparilla for Skin & Wellness

Indian Sarsaparilla has been revered in Ayurveda for its cooling & purifying properties, which aid digestion, detoxify the blood & promote radiant skin.

Cool, Calm & Clarify: Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Hemp Oil

As we head into 420 weekend, we are spotlighting a kindred botanical ally that bridges ancient healing traditions and modern skincare rituals: hemp seed oil.

PAAVANI Coconut Milk Bath for nurishing hridayam

Nurturing the Emotional & Spiritual Heart in February with Hridayam

February is a heart-focused month dedicated to connecting with Hridayam, the Spiritual Heart, inviting us to explore the essence of our inner Selves.

How Adaptogens Help Us to Adapt

Adaptogens are an Ayurvedic, natural way to boost your overall well-being, manage stress, adapt to the unexpected & build ojas (resilience).

Ayurvedic Vegan Eggnog: A Holiday Classic with a Healthy Twist

Are you looking for a delicious holiday "spirit" that will have you feeling holly-jolly but won’t leave you feeling depleted or lethargic?

Balance Menstruation, Perimenopause & Menopause With our Women's Moon Oil

Our Women’s Moon Oil has a synergistic blend of Ayurvedic herbal ingredients chosen for their specific actions in supporting all phases of women's health.

Pitta Balancing Recipe: Cooling Watermelon Rose Mocktail

Make our cooling Watermelon Rose Mocktail, crafted to bring a delicious, refreshing reprieve to the sizzling summer temperatures while balancing pitta dosha.