The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

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...

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...

Ayurveda & the Seasons: Summer

With July 4th celebrations come & gone, we are officially more than a week into summertime. In Ayurveda, summer is considered pitta season. What exactly makes the summertime pitta season you as...

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...

Ancient Ayurveda for Your Modern Life

Ayurveda, India’s traditional medical system dating back over 5,000 years ago, is the lesser known sister science of yoga. While yoga gives us spiritual direction, Ayurveda works to keep our body h...

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...

The Ayurvedic Approach to the Seasons: Fall

Ayurveda works with the three constitutions or doshas- vata, pitta & kapha. Did you know that the doshas not only make up our physical, mental & emotional bodies but that they are also resp...

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 ...