Iced Tea Treats for a Stress-Free Summer

Cool off with Adaptogenic Iced Tea Recipes Summer is in full swing and the only thing running hotter than the soaring temperatures is our quest to stay cool. Enjoying leisurely sun-filled days is what we’ve all been looking forward to, but the summer heat breeds an endless need for refreshment. And what’s more revitalizing than [...]

By |2021-08-11T09:46:21-07:00August 11th, 2021|Recipes|0 Comments

Namaste In Nature: Benefits of Time Outdoors

Photo by Brooke Ziegler Connecting to Health through Time Outdoors In many ways, getting out of the studio and into nature during the Covid-19 pandemic have unintentionally deepened our yoga practice, our connections to each other, and our connections to the earth. As a naturopathic doctor, there a number of benefits I see [...]

By |2021-03-31T09:24:49-07:00March 29th, 2021|Yoga|0 Comments

Why Yoga Needs Ayurveda

  Mt Madonna Founder Baba Hari Dass  “Ayurveda is for freeing the mind which is trapped in the body. Yoga is for freeing the soul which is trapped in the mind.” --Baba Hari Dass The Essence of Ayurvedic Healing Both Ayurveda and Yoga accept the principles of Samkhya philosophy. While there are many foundational principles, for our [...]

By |2021-01-13T16:55:48-08:00January 13th, 2021|Yoga Therapy|0 Comments

Winter Solstice Practices from Yoga and Ayurveda

Rebirth of the Light: Tending the Inner Fire at the Winter Solstice – New Year Inside the fertile darkness the light emerges... The Winter Solstice on December 21 is the darkest point of the year. At this time, ritual and celebratory fires are lit across the Earth. This includes Yule logs in Northern Europe and the [...]

By |2017-12-20T23:41:11-08:00December 20th, 2017|Ayurveda|0 Comments

Self-Massage Guide Ayurvedic Style

Ayurvedic Abhyanga for Self-Care When you want a quick and easy way to feel like you’re at a spa every day without leaving your home, schedule an appointment for an Ayurvedic self-massage. Abhyanga is the Sanskrit term for this ancient Ayurvedic practice that nurtures the body, softens, smoothes and hydrates the skin, stimulates the lymphatic [...]

By |2019-04-03T23:29:25-07:00September 4th, 2017|Ayurveda|0 Comments

Choosing Oils for Self-Massage

Because we absorb whatever we place on our skin, the Ayurvedic tradition places as great an importance on the oils themselves as on the act of giving or receiving a massage. Since oil not only evokes love but also nurtures the skin and deeper tissues, carefully choosing a therapeutic oil or blend is a vital [...]

By |2020-02-11T16:40:56-08:00September 4th, 2017|Health & Wellness|0 Comments

The Benevolent Consciousness of Reishi Mushroom: Spiritual Perception, Enhanced Immunity and the Energy of the Heart

Reishi is a tree fungus that is highly revered throughout the history of Asian herbalism. Its Japanese name, reishi, is most commonly used. In China it is called lingzhi, and the Vietnamese name is linh chi; all of which mean “soul/spirit mushroom” or “supernatural mushroom.” Reishi is said to support a long, vibrant and beneficial [...]

By |2021-09-16T09:05:32-07:00July 21st, 2017|ayurvedic food|1 Comment

Ayurveda for Travelers

Cinnamon Tea is a powerful Ayurvedic remedy for traveling.   When we’re flying through the air (sometimes literally) one of our greatest challenges is to keep our feet firmly planted on the ground. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques from Ayurveda for travelers. The teachings of Ayurveda tell us that the fall [...]

By |2016-10-03T07:27:23-07:00October 3rd, 2016|Ayurveda|0 Comments
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