As you delve into an Ayurvedic practice, you may come across the word Abhyanga. Like many words in the ancient practice of Ayurveda, Abhyanga is a Sanskrit word. Abhi means “into,” and anga means “limb,” so Abhyanga roughly translates into “massaging the body’s limbs.” Read more about the history of ... READ the POST
Beginners’ Questions: What Is Ayurveda?
If you’ve been interested in starting a yoga practice, or you’ve started already, great for you! Way to take the first step for a better you physically, mentally, and spiritually! Now, as you’ve researched yoga, you may have heard or seen the term “Ayurveda.” If you’re like me, the first couple of ... READ the POST
The Concept of Ojas in Ayurveda
What are Ojas? Ojas are the delicate essence of all the important fluids that are responsible for harmony, health and spiritual development of the human body. The name has been derived from a Sanskrit term that translates to “essence of vitality” or “vigor”. Ojas provides the tissues with endurance ... READ the POST
Ayurvedic Gatorade
Ingredients: 2 lemons 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp mineral, black or pink salt ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 2.5 cups water Ice Cubes (as required) Mint leaves (optional) Instructions: Squeeze the lemons into a bowl or glass and extract the juice. I find it easiest to use a strainer. ... READ the POST
What is Ama: Causes and Ayurvedic Ways to Eliminate It
What is Ama? The concept of ‘ama’ in Ayurveda is a metaphorical representation of toxins. In Sanskrit, the term translates to “uncooked”, “raw”, “immature” or “undigested”. It is a kind of unmetabolized waste that accumulates within the human body when food particles are not digested completely. ... READ the POST
The Importance of Elimination in Ayurveda
What is Elimination? In simple terms, elimination in Ayurveda can best be described as the regular passage of the contents of the bowels out of our body, it is the removal of waste products from the body. For most people, elimination is a routine, regular occurrence. But, if we speak with complete ... READ the POST
