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,...
Read moreEating. This is a universal thing all living beings must do to stay alive. It is something we do not give much thought ...
Read moreKitchari is easy to make & versatile in the many ways in which you can prepare it. Kitchari is appropriate for all doshas & you can focus o...
Read moreThis Thursday, June 21st, is the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere. This marks the longest day of the year when we are gratefully bathed i...
Read moreSpring, Ayurvedically known as kapha season, is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere and despite the variable weather, we can feel the temperature be...
Read moreHere 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 conside...
Read moreWe would like to take a moment to wish you a very Happy New Year! We hope your holidays were filled with relaxation, revitalization & a lot (or...
Read moreOne of our hometown favorite yoga teachers is Shari Williams. Shari is an experienced registered yoga teacher with over 500 hours of teaching crede...
Read moreThe ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a science practiced for over 5,000 years, has many tried and true tools to help parents keep their kids calm during...
Read moreDuring the fall season, we may experience the qualities of imbalanced vata dosha within ourselves as restlessness, anxious thoughts, dryness in our...
Read more“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 PAAVA...
Read moreWith July 4th celebrations come & gone, we are officially more than a week into summertime. In Ayurveda, summer is considered pitta season. Wha...
Read moreSummertime 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...
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