As mentioned in the last article both Yamas and Niyamas are very beneficial in cultivating “Sattva” – a state of balance, harmony and equanimity. Cultivating Niyamas allows you to cultivate discipline and responsibility. The Niyamas are ultimately designed to help…
The Yamas and Niyamas are principles for the spiritual practices of Ayurveda. They tie into the philosophy of yoga and since Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences, they apply to both equally. Yamas and Niyamas are part of the 8…
Turmeric is a powerful healing food that has been used in the ancient India systems of medicine for thousands of years. It is one of the most commonly used herb and spice in ayurveda and it has many health benefits.…
According to Ayurveda, one of the greatest ways to become healthier and successful using the Ayurvedic Diet is to become aware of how you eat your meals. Eating shouldn’t just be regarded as a meaningless act, but rather as a…
These yoga bliss balls are yummy organic treats using tasty, healthy and nutritious ingredients. They are not necessarily an Ayurvedic Recipe but more of a “yoga recipe” or “yoga snack”. I like to eat these before a yoga class –…
Yogurt is made by adding live bacterial cultures to boiled milk. In Ayurveda, yogurt is considered a very healthy and healing food because of its nourishing and digesting qualities. However to receive the benefits, your yogurt has to be both…
Well here in North America, autumn is upon us and the weather seems to be gradually cooling as we move closer to winter. Those who have a lot of pitta or fire in their constitution may find this to be…
Prayer and Contemplation are wonderful tools for manifesting wellness. The per-requisite for using these tools for wellness is accepting who you are and your current physical, emotional and mental well-being. Once you are in that place of acceptance, you can…
A big part of the Ayurvedic diet is learning how to properly prepare and cook your meals. This act should be performed with awareness and it is important to cook and prepare the food you are going to eat with…
It’s amazing how good you can feel by adding some fresh lime juice to your diet. In many countries, particularly in central and south America people use limes regularly to flavor and preserve their food. In fact some say that…
