The Pitta dosha is characterized by light, hot, fluid, oily, and intense. The elements of Fire and Water comprise the Pitta dosha. The energetic force Pitta generates facilitates internal bodily activities like digestion, absorption, assimilation, and body temperature regulation. It stimulates ... READ the POST
Ayurveda and the Seasons of Life
The summer heat is in full swing where I live. As the seasons continue to turn and a new spoke on the wheel passes us by, I’m struck with how our years have seasons, but our lives have seasons, too. Just like the doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, rise and fall among the seasons of the year, so, too, ... READ the POST
Ayurveda For Headaches
Nothing can ruin your day (or night) like a headache. I know for me, headaches make me want to curl up in a ball on my bed and pull the covers over my head, shutting out the world and hoping tomorrow will be better. Ayurveda, as per usual, has a better way to help us feel better. We know Ayurveda is ... READ the POST
Self-Care For the Chakras
It’s self-care season out here, and we need to do a mental and physical health check-up. Look internally, how are you? How are you really? Physically, I’ve been pretty good about moving my body lately. Mentally, however, I have been struggling a little bit. I have been burning the candle at both ... READ the POST
Essential Oils For Each Chakra
We talk a lot about balancing our chakras to find balance and thrive. The reason I talk about it so much is because it’s SO important. When we seek balance and our center, it’s best to use all the tools in our Ayurvedic arsenal to achieve our optimal health. As a matter of fact, one of those tools ... READ the POST
Root Chakra Yoga
A derivative of the Sanskrit word “Yuji” meaning union or yoke, yoga is an age-old practice that unites the body and mind. It helps the body develop awareness and strength. Most importantly, it has a profound effect on the chakras of our body. What is the Root Chakra? The root chakra is the first ... READ the POST
