Raw cacao has a very bitter taste (rasa), a pungent aftertaste (vipaka), is light and dry, and has a heating energy (virya). It is rajasic a

Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic treatment aim to calm the nervous system. Inherent in this process is choosing an oil that has qualities which su

The relaxing Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a profoundly restorative posture for the body, mind, and heart. Through the Ayurvedic Lens This...

Every “Ayurvedist” is compelled to understand nature. This timeless yearning inspires Ayurveda lovers to search for practical ways to...

The Pitta dosha controls digestion, metabolism, and energy production. The primary function of Pitta is transformation. Those with a...

A Guide to This Simple Yet Profound Practice “Breathing in progress here.” I saw this notice attached to a friend’s computer recently....

There is a beautiful Ayurvedic style of massage called Abhyanga. This type of massage is traditionally given by two people; a four handed...

Two cooling pranayamas—sitali and sitkari—soothe emotions and quell a pitta imbalance, especially in the summer heat. Are you irritated...

I was always wondering why the peaceful practice of yoga includes a pose named after warrior? How this relate to Yamas – ‘no- harm’,...

Neurons communicate through electrochemical signals that are the basis for motor functions, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. These...