The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Karna Purana: Why Ayurveda Says we Should Oil our Ears

Karna Purana (ear oiling) using Ayurvedic ear oil is a safe and effective therapy for healing various ear ailments and maintaining optimal ear and jaw health. Learn more >>

Vata Pacifying Ayurvedic Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

If you are looking for an Ayurvedic recipe that also helps maintain the health and vitality of your skin, give this soup a try! It is simple, versatile, full of vitamins and minerals and always ple...

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...

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...

15 Ayurvedic Guidelines for Healthy Eating

Eating. This is a universal thing all living beings must do to stay alive. It is something we do not give much thought to, after all, it seems as mechanical as breathing...

Cooling Summer Kitchari for Radiant Skin

Balance pitta dosha with this cooling Ayurvedic kitchari recipe. Soothe digestion, support clear skin & promote gentle detox during summer.

On the Summer Solstice

This Thursday, June 21st, is the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere. This marks the longest day of the year when we are gratefully bathed in the powerful, activating energy of the sun. It i...

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...

New Year Musings: Balancing Masculine + Feminine

We 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 at least a dash!) of self-care. Thank you for fol...

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...

Ayurvedic Wisdom for Stress-Free Travel with Kids

The 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 travel - an often stressful and over stimulating ...

The Ayurvedic Approach to the Seasons: Fall, Part 2

During the fall season, we may experience the qualities of imbalanced vata dosha within ourselves as restlessness, anxious thoughts, dryness in our joints, and irregular digestion. To restore balan...