I have been teaching meditation for the past twenty years. I have seen vata or 'air' body type people feel ashamed that they couldn't stop fidgeting. I've seen pitta or 'fire' body type people be enraged that their mind would not be silent. And I've seen kapha or water body type people fall asleep while…
A recent survey asked the question, “Why is it that 80% of Americans do not exercise regularly?” By far the most common response is that people are too busy and simply can’t find the time. (1) Could this be why more than ten million Americans are exercising less today than just three years ago, because…
Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences, both originating from the same ancient lineage. Although there are differences in theories and practice, they are intimately connected and very similar in many ways. What Type Of Yoga Should I Do? In Ayurveda we use yoga as a tool for balancing the doshas or 5 elements, the mind,…
Choosing the right foods to eat has become extremely complex, controversial and confusing for most people. With promises coming from every angle of the food pyramid, from paleo to vegetarian to vegan to being gluten and dairy-free, making healthy food choices has become more confusing than ever! In this article, I will describe the very…
