What makes Panchakarma more than just a detox? In this first blog of our series, explore Ayurveda’s profound approach to healing through personalized cleansing. Learn why Panchakarma stands apart in addressing the root causes of imbalance, supporting the body, mind, and spirit in true harmony.
Ayurveda teaches that the doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—arise from the five great elements and govern all biological functions. This article explores how these elemental forces shape your constitution and health, and how balancing them supports overall well-being.
Ayurvedic medicine categorizes individuals into three main ‘types’ according to the predominant qualitative tendencies of their anatomy and physiologies.
During winter, dryness and congestion can take a toll on your respiratory health. Nasya, the Ayurvedic practice of nasal oiling, helps keep your nasal passages moisturized, supports clear breathing, and enhances mental clarity. Discover its benefits, best practices, and how to incorporate it into your winter wellness routine.
Discover the Ayurvedic concept of Ojas, the essence of immunity and vitality. Learn about its role in health, its connection to the doshas and dhatus, and how to enhance Ojas through diet, lifestyle, and spiritual practices for strength and balance.
Explore the Ayurvedic understanding of the menstrual cycle, or rajah, and its connection to Rasa Dhatu. Learn how doshas influence menstruation, common imbalances, and holistic approaches to restore balance with diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies.
from Ayurveda Today, Volume 24, Number 2, Fall 2011 Ingredients Whisk together in one bowl (wet) 3/4 cup water, hot 1 cup maple syrup 3 Tbs. tahini (or almond/peanut butter) 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup ghee 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon, lime, or orange juice Sift together in another bowl (dry) 2 cups flour (spelt, […]
from Ayurveda Today, Volume 23, Number 1, Summer 2010 Makes about 2 dozen balls Modern treats such as “energy,” “power,” or “green” bars have taken the place of yesteryear’s granola bars on natural food store shelves. Although admittedly convenient and quickly satisfying to a between-meal hunger, unfortunately these bars offer little genuine nutrition and therefore […]
from Ayurveda Today, Volume 26, Number 2, Fall 2013 Serves 4 to 6 A fresh peach should be soft to the touch and eaten over the sink because it is so juicy. According to Ayurveda, peaches are good for those who suffer from loss of appetite due to excess heat in the system. This can […]
What makes Panchakarma more than just a detox? In this first blog of our series, explore Ayurveda’s profound approach to healing through personalized cleansing. Learn why Panchakarma stands apart in addressing the root causes of imbalance, supporting the body, mind, and spirit in true harmony. 
Ayurveda teaches that the doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—arise from the five great elements and govern all biological functions. This article explores how these elemental forces shape your constitution and health, and how balancing them supports overall well-being. 
Ayurvedic medicine categorizes individuals into three main ‘types’ according to the predominant qualitative tendencies of their anatomy and physiologies. 
During winter, dryness and congestion can take a toll on your respiratory health. Nasya, the Ayurvedic practice of nasal oiling, helps keep your nasal passages moisturized, supports clear breathing, and enhances mental clarity. Discover its benefits, best practices, and how to incorporate it into your winter wellness routine. 
Discover the Ayurvedic concept of Ojas, the essence of immunity and vitality. Learn about its role in health, its connection to the doshas and dhatus, and how to enhance Ojas through diet, lifestyle, and spiritual practices for strength and balance. 
Explore the Ayurvedic understanding of the menstrual cycle, or rajah, and its connection to Rasa Dhatu. Learn how doshas influence menstruation, common imbalances, and holistic approaches to restore balance with diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. 
from Ayurveda Today, Volume 24, Number 2, Fall 2011 Ingredients Whisk together in one bowl (wet) 3/4 cup water, hot 1 cup maple syrup 3 Tbs. tahini (or almond/peanut butter) 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup ghee 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon, lime, or orange juice Sift together in another bowl (dry) 2 cups flour (spelt, […] 
from Ayurveda Today, Volume 23, Number 1, Summer 2010 Makes about 2 dozen balls Modern treats such as “energy,” “power,” or “green” bars have taken the place of yesteryear’s granola bars on natural food store shelves. Although admittedly convenient and quickly satisfying to a between-meal hunger, unfortunately these bars offer little genuine nutrition and therefore […] 
© 1994, 2012 Excerpted with permission from Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha and Dr. Vasant Lad Serves 4 Healing Properties of Turmeric Fresh turmeric root looks a little like ginger, but inside it can be red or yellow. The red is called kunkum and is considered sacred. Only the yellow root is used in […] 
from Ayurveda Today, Volume 26, Number 2, Fall 2013 Serves 4 to 6 A fresh peach should be soft to the touch and eaten over the sink because it is so juicy. According to Ayurveda, peaches are good for those who suffer from loss of appetite due to excess heat in the system. This can […] 