Ayurveda & Wellness
The 3 Pillars of Life – Part 1
The 3 Pillars of Life – Part 1 Once upon a time, the wandering sadhus roamed throughout the rugged Himalayan Mountains spreading the seeds of Ayurveda as a science to promote longevity and improve health to people living in rural communities. The roaming physicians...
The Pillars of Life – Part 2
“There are three supports (pillars) of life. They are food, sleep and observance of brahmacharya. Being supported by these the body is endowed with strength, complexion and growth and this continues up till the full span of life provided a person does not indulge in...
The 3 Pillars of Life – Part 3
Over the last few months I have been exploring the theme of the 3 Pillars—right diet, sleep, and brahmacharya—in my classes and personal practice to help ease into this new fall season with a stronger commitment to my self-care and Ayurveda. My first article in this...
Kitchen Medicine for the Winter
If, after the holidays, you want to do a little detox, lighten up, shed a few pounds save a few dollars, and begin the New Year with a healthy diet, I would suggest starting the year with a one-to three-day kitchari monodiet. Kitchari is THE Ayurvedic superfood that...
Stay Cool And Be Cool This Summer
Summer is nature’s time to ripen and mature, create and destroy, metabolize and transform food into calories, and turn heat into action. Include some of these basic Pitta-reducing steps in your summer routine to help you stay cool and be cool in all that you do. 1....
You Are What You Eat
You are what you eat! As yogi, nutritionist, and Ayurvedic health educator, I love helping people understanding why eating good-quality food is such an essential part of health and longevity, two core values promoted in the field of Ayurveda. Let me begin this article...
Ayurveda: Exploring The 5 Senses
Ayurvedic practitioners and yoga teachers both agree that you are likely to feel healthier in your mind and body when your senses are being properly nourished. The five senses I speak of are taste, touch, sight, sound, and smell—each one helping you experience this...
Transitioning Into Winter
As we inch closer and closer to the winter solstice and begin to lose our daily dose of sunshine, do you find it more challenging to maintain your sense of health and well-being without the warmth and heat from the sun? If you are someone or know someone who starts to...
Home Practice for the Fall Season
Where does nourishment begin? Hopefully at home! There are so many ways to take care of your body, mind, and spirit. I hope you have a few routines and rituals that ground you and invite you into yourself no matter where you live. In my own experience I’ve found it...
Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
During my recent visit to Austin, I had the privilege of taking several classes with Craig Williams. Craig is among many other things an Oriental Medicine Doctor and Ayurvedic Practitioner who offers a wide range of classes and workshops related to physical, mental,...
