Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is a 5,000 year old Indian system of medicine and yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: My interconnected issues involve extensive skin problems and inability to maintain a healthy weight. While doctors [...]
Speaking with Mother Maya about spiritual practice, mothers, food and Mother Earth The life of Swamini Mayatitananda (formerly known as Bri Maya Tiwari), and often referred to respectfully as Mother Maya, is a testament to the role of nourishment, and of sustained sadhana (spiritual practice). She embarked on the path of Ayurveda with an Earth-centered [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is a 5,000 year old Indian system of medicine and yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com Q: I am a 39-year-old overweight man with allergy symptoms (itchy eyes, dry throat, sinus congestion with [...]
Ayurvedic Suggestions To Put A Spring In Your Step Wherever Your Wanderlust Takes You MOVEMENT, EXCITEMENT, new places and new experiences: If we enjoy the unexpected and the adventure, we may love to travel, to reconnect with people or discover new frontiers. Whether we dread packing a suitcase or can’t wait to get out the [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is a 5,000 year old Indian system of medicine and yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com Dr. Parla Jayagopal Q: I’ve seen recommendations for panchakarma. How do I know if I [...]
After more than 30 years of study, I have grown deeper in my certainty that taking care of one’s feet and learning how to plant them firmly on the ground (even if one is on one’s toes or resting on the top of one’s feet) is is essential to yoga — and life. Practicing Ayurvedic [...]
Dr. Ram Tamang Q: I am a 32-year-old woman with a predominately pitta (fire element) constitution. My health is good, but I have a continuous problem with acne all over my body. I limit pitta-provoking foods and take aloe vera juice every day. What else can I do to clear up my skin? [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: I run daily in training for the upcoming L.A. Marathon and have been [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: I was on birth control for six years (beginning at age fifteen). When [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is a 5,000 year old Indian system of medicine and yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: I am a 32-year-old woman with a predominately pitta (fire element) constitution. My health is good, [...]