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Ayurvedic General Principles of Diet and Digestion Ayurvedic General Principles of Diet and Digestion Ayurvedic General Principles of Diet and Digestion Ayurvedic General Principles of Diet and Digestion


Ayurveda says that a healthy diet is useless unless you also have a healthy well-functioning digestion. Here is how to improve your...

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Mudras are yogic gestures of the hands that help channel energy for various physical and spiritual benefits. Here's a list of 10 of the...

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Explore the rigorous cleansing of shatkarma rituals. It may take some mastery, but the effects are well worth the effort.

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Digestion and immunity are intimately linked in Ayurveda through the concept of ojas. Here is how to boost your immunity through digestion.

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Want to know what your dosha type is? Take this quiz to help identify if you're vata, kapha or pitta!

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Experiencing back pain? Here are four of the best yoga asanas to help strengthen your back!

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In today's world with polluted air, constant stress and nutrient-deprived foods, even the healthiest of yogis can benefit from taking...

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Tense shoulders, clenched jaw, chest pain: these are all signs of stress in the body. Learn how to let go of habitual patterns that keep...

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Regard your breath as your best friend and ally. It’s there for you whenever you need it and the more awareness you bring to it, the better...

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By bringing awareness to the physiological sensations of stress and anxiety, we can use yoga to transform adversity into resilience.

What to Eat to Pacify Vata What to Eat to Pacify Vata What to Eat to Pacify Vata What to Eat to Pacify Vata


In order to pacify or reduce and balance the Vata dosha, you must eat more of the sweet, sour, and salty tastes, and, therefore, eat less...

4 Pranayama for Combatting Anxiety 4 Pranayama for Combatting Anxiety 4 Pranayama for Combatting Anxiety 4 Pranayama for Combatting Anxiety


Here are some pranayama that are recommendable for working with anxiety. Using them can be preventative measures to keep your anxiety in...

The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve


The vagus nerve is important to talk about when we are considering the benefits of yoga because it controls an important part of the...

How to Settle a Vata How to Settle a Vata How to Settle a Vata How to Settle a Vata


An unsettled Vata dosha can really make you feel off balance and quite scattered. Here are 5 techniques to help you bring Vata back into...

The 3 Best Ayurveda Schools in America The 3 Best Ayurveda Schools in America The 3 Best Ayurveda Schools in America The 3 Best Ayurveda Schools in America


Thinking about going back to school for Ayurveda? Get to know the top three Ayurveda schools in America and which one is right for you.

World Mental Health Day: 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Better Your Mental Health World Mental Health Day: 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Better Your Mental Health World Mental Health Day: 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Better Your Mental Health World Mental Health Day: 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Better Your Mental Health


World Mental Health Day provides us with a day to reflect upon and honor mental health as a central component of our overall health and...

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Interested in learning how to make ghee? It's easier than you think! Here's how to make your own delicious ghee at home (and how to use...

How Reiki Can Help Heal Your Energy How Reiki Can Help Heal Your Energy How Reiki Can Help Heal Your Energy How Reiki Can Help Heal Your Energy


Reiki is a form of Japanese energy healing that is becoming more and more popular in the yoga community. Here's a look at what reiki is and...

5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath 5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath 5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath 5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath


Happy National Relaxation Day! Here are 5 ways breathing techniques can help you take the edge off naturally.