Take this quiz to find out your Ayurvedic body type, and the diet and lifestyle that best suits YOU. So having spent the majority of my life in a Vata Pitta imbalance, I really know how this feels. The fact that most of us either have a good predominance of Vata or Pitta in our…
In this article, our focus within the realm of healthy sexuality is going to be on what is often not spoken of—sexually transmitted diseases. Many schools provide sex education, but it is often left incomplete. Children and teens are commonly educated regarding male and female body parts, saying “no,” identifying what safe sex practices are…
Eating nutritious holiday meals doesn't mean you have to feast on only spinach and lettuce. There are so many little tricks you can employ to boost the nutritional value of your holiday meals without compromising on your favorite taste. Here are some of my favorite, creative ways to load up on nutrition this holiday season.…
The mind, body, and spirit are intricately linked. Anxiety is a condition that originates in the mind, causing physiological changes similar to the stress response in the body. Ayurvedically speaking, anxiety is a dosha imbalance where excess vata dosha accumulates in the nervous system. Because we are in the height of vata season, it is…
Is it necessary for a seeker to experience samadhi? Sadhguru explains, for one who has made realization the priority, anything that does not take him closer to the goal is meaningless. Q: I have heard you say that people who go into long periods of meditation or samadhi states can get caught up in their…
“Ayurveda is all about digestion. The food we eat, the beverages we drink, the sights we see, the books we read, the conversations we have and emotions we feel. How do you digest your life experiences?” One of the Ayurvedic principles that helps digestion is the element of Fire. Fire is warm, transformative, purifying, sharp,…
In the coming weeks and months, these December planetary transits will play out. There will be an increase of Ketu's cutting energy. Ketu is the tail of the serpent who brings release, cutting of attachments and forced letting go. He brings liberation, ultimately, but usually not without pain. December Planetary Transits... Mercury in Sagittarius Mercury…
Have you ever wished you had ten hands so you could get your to-do list done faster? Have you ever said to yourself, there must be an easier way? Well, there is. There's Avahana or invocation. Avahana literally means 'without a vehicle'. So, avahana is to invite your guides to appear in front of you. Where do…
We've been bamboozled when it comes to sugar, but it’s really quite simple. Natural sugars like natural cane sugar are good in moderation. Refined sugar is bad. Really bad. What’s the difference? Natural cane sugar is loaded with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fibers and phytonutrients that help the body digest naturally occurring sugars. Cane sugar also contains…
Whenever I mention Ayurveda, people immediately think of ghee, kitchari and turmeric-laced curries. That’s because Ayurveda came from India, so naturally Indian culture is infused into Ayurveda. But it is not necessary to mimic the Indian culture to receive the benefits of Ayurveda. Ayurveda has universal principles that can be applied to every cuisine. Once…
