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
What’s Your Dominant Dosha?
Whether you’ve been around for a while or are new to Blissflow, you’ve probably heard me talking about doshas. We’ve touched on them a little, but I want to get into what each dosha is and why they are vital to our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Like any other aspect of our bodies, if ... READ the POST
Ayurveda Detox
A large part of Ayurveda deals with the buildup of toxins. Ayurveda detoxing is the process of removing toxins from our bodies, minds, and spirits, so these two concepts go hand in hand. How do we acquire these toxins? Toxins buildup naturally as we interact with our environment; when we eat, drink, ... READ the POST
What Is Abhyanga and How Can It Help You?
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
