The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

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...

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...

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 ...

Turmeric: for Radiant Skin & Optimal Health

Turmeric, Curcuma longa, has been used for over 4,000 years in Asia as a helpful ally. From the dying of clothes to Hindu wedding ceremonies, to healing digestive & skin ailments, turmeric has ...