
The Ayurvedic Practice of Tongue Scraping to Eliminate Gunk and Funk
For most people, oral hygiene equates to brushing their teeth twice daily. Those who go above and beyond maybe also floss and gargle with mouthwash, taking care of the teeth and gums. But what about the forgotten tongue? Given that it takes up half the space in the mouth- let alone the fact that it enables us to enjoy the taste of food- doesn’t it also deserve some attention? Considering the tongue is one of the body’s several detoxification paths, keeping it clean is just as

Why You Shouldn’t Practice Yoga on Your Period
Every yoga teacher has their own yoga-during-menstruation theory; there’s no definitive answer. Some say no problem!, some say avoid inversions, and I say take a break. Here’s why. According to Ayurveda, the monthly cycle is a time of renewal. There’s a lot going on within these few days– elimination, detoxification, cleansing, and purifying. Rather than putting any extra stress (physical or emotional) on the body, this is an ideal time to ease off of activity. This includes