The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Your Ayurvedic Skincare Questions Answered

At PAAVANI, our methods are steeped in the wisdom and practices of Ayurvedic medicine. Seeing as Ayurveda has been practiced for over 5,000 years, it is needless to say that this medical system and...

Gone Vegan! Meet our New Vata Cleanser & Mask

We are proud to formally announce that all of our skincare offerings are now vegan and PETA certified cruelty free! As a company that supports, “Ancient Ayurveda for the modern world”, we have deci...

Ayurvedic Beauty Rituals Revealed: An Interview with Anita Sundaram

Anita has over 30 years of experience working in the spa and wellness industries and we love seeing how she has gathered up all of her knowledge and expertise and is now offering her own retreats, ...

Radical Self-Love & The Best Abhyanga Oil for YOU!

Abhyanga is the Sanskrit term for Ayurvedic massage. This type of massage works to rejuvenate and detoxify the lymphatic system, calm the mind and nervous system, stimulate digestion and eliminatio...

Garshana: Ayurvedic Dry Brushing for Detoxification + Glowing Skin

Garshana, (pronounced gar-shun-uh), is an ancient Sanskrit word which translates to ‘friction by rubbing.’ Commonly known as dry brushing, this Ayurvedic practice involves a stimulating lymphatic m...

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...

A Skincare Routine From & By the Earth

The spring equinox has arrived and there are a plentitude of amazing Ayurvedic practices one can implement to slough off those heavy winter layers that may be...

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...

Ayurvedic Evening Rituals to Ensure Your Beauty Sleep

To ensure your beauty sleep game is on lock, Ayurveda has some helpful nighttime rituals to help your body and mind unwind, relax and let go before drifting off into dreamland.

Self-Abhyanga for Dry Skin

The Fall is swiftly approaching and with this new season comes some common seasonal ailments, including dry skin. According to Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old medical system, dry skin is the resul...

Product Spotlight: PAAVANI Pitta Facial Serum (& How it Works)

“But why would I want to put oil on my face? Won’t it make my face oilier and my breakouts worse?” We’ve heard this question many of times at PAAVANI. The answer we give is that not all oils are cr...

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...

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...