The Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Vata Balancing Veggie Bowl with Orange-Ginger Miso Dressing

To balance vata dosha this Fall, we would like to share an Asian-inspired recipe! This simple recipe includes root vegetables & squash to counterbalance the light & dry qualities of vata, a...

What Your Poop is Telling You! The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Elimination

Ayurveda teaches that improper digestion is the root cause of all disease. Yet, you may wonder, how am I to know if I am not digesting foods properly? Familiar symptoms like bloating, flatulence (g...

Ghee & Its Benefits for Vata Dosha

Here we share how ghee, profoundly benefits, nourishes and stabilizes vata dosha; and how it can be applied externally and internally to help restore balance and equanimity to vata dosha during the...

Practitioners We Love: Ragaia Belovarac of Blue Sage Ayurveda

We are pleased to feature Ragaia Belovarac and his healing sanctuary, Blue Sage Ayurveda. Ragaia is the Founder and Steward of Blue Sage Ayurveda, a Pancha Karma Center located in Northern Californ...

Autumnal Equinox: A Grounding & Calming Meditation

In honor of vata season, we would like to share an Autumnal Equinox Guided Meditation to support an easeful transition from summer into fall. This visual meditation will help ground and connect you...

The Ayurvedic Approach to Hyperpigmentation

If you are looking for an all-natural approach to reducing and/or treating pesky hyperpigmentation, we encourage you to explore what Ayurvedic medicine says about this subject.

Pitta Balancing Chickpea Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

With the spirit of celebration in the air, you may have already been invited to a BBQ, pool party or potluck. With these outdoor gatherings comes an opportunity to get innovative in the kitchen and...

Ayurveda & The Five Senses: Chromotherapy (Color Therapy)

Chromotherapy, also known as color therapy, teaches that each color has a different vibrational energy and that their subtle energetics impact our physical, mental/emotional and spiritual bodies.

Passionate Pitta! Why It’s Phenomenal to be a Pitta

When pitta dosha is in balance, the fire and water elements are a dynamic, compassionate force to be reckoned with. Here we will share the positive attributes of pitta dosha. You may find that you ...

Summer Ritual: A Cooling & Soothing Meditation

In honor of summer & pitta season, we would like to share with you a Summer Meditation to keep you feeling soothed & relaxed so that you may enjoy the warmth & activation of the season ...

The 3 Subtle Doshas: Prana, Tejas & Ojas

In this blog, we will share more about the 3 subtle doshas- prana, tejas and ojas and how we can support these energies of our subtle body to create greater balance and alignment in our mind, body ...

Ingredient Spotlight: The Power of Peppermint

Peppermint has many beneficial, healing actions for both the body and mind, making it a widely utilized herb in our Ayurvedic apothecary.

Lemon Chai & Chia Seed Muffins for Mom

One of the key tenets outlined in Ayurveda’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating is to eat food prepared by loving hands in a loving way and what better person to share your love with through this practi...