by vpk® by Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on June 6, 2016 Garshana (pronounced gar-shan), often called “dry-brushing,” is Ayurvedic lymphatic massage that helps remove ama (digestive toxins). In Sanskrit, garshana means "friction by rubbing." Garshana massage is usually recommended for people with a Kapha imbalance or predominance — that is, slower metabolism — or with…
Spring is a glorious time. You begin to emerge from your winter hideaway and find joy and ease in nature again. Resurfacing buds, blooms and the gradually increasing warmth of the sun inspires and delights your senses. And at the same time, warmth and dampness alternate in the air. In Ayurveda, spring is the season of Kapha…
Coming out of kapha imbalance takes a lot of motivation, so we can lower our expectations a bit and make the task more feasible. Let’s just say you incorporate 5 out of the 10…that’s still a great start (really, I mean this)! 1. Don’t sleep past 7am. Once kapha dosha gets rich in the atmosphere,…
by Emily Fotis and vpk® by Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on January 20, 2016 If I could just get up from this comfy couch and make my way over to my computer, I could tell you all about the Kapha dosha... Kapha dosha, made up of the properties of earth and water, embodies structure and…
Ah, the holidays are here! Yay, this means yummy food and lovely get togethers with people we haven't seen for a while! It means sharing presents and sharing love. And it also means potential holiday bloating. Holiday bloating is often caused by continual eating without a gap for digestion. This disturbs the digestive fire which, after…
In most areas of the United States, early winter is the time when the dryness of fall meets the cold of winter. Many begin “winding up” for the holidays, bringing stress levels to an all time high for the year. Others will be outdoors skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Whatever your winter activity, dry chapped skin seems to be…
Have you ever wondered why people gain weight at different rates, walk at different speeds and are prone to different health problems? According to the ancient Indian healing system Ayurveda, the answer lies in your constitution type or Dosha. This beginner's guide will help you identify your Dosha, discover which elements govern you and learn…
Ayurveda has been in existence for 5,000 years (give or take) and now is seeing a huge uprise in popularity. Ayurveda is not just in India and Sri Lanka anymore. It's all around Europe in Portugal, Spain, Germany and Poland. It's steadily growing in the United States, Canada and South America. So why is this going on now?…
By Vedika Global Ayurveda Clinical Specialist Shubha Lisa Lesser Spring is officially descending upon us. In the Bay Area, there are daffodils, cherry blossoms, colorful birds and sneezes everywhere you go. Many of us may be experiencing some extra mucus or sluggishness, which is putting a small damper on enjoying this warmth. If we keep…
When spring rolls around, it’s a relief to shed winter hats, boots and coats. But for most of us, it’s not so easy to shed the extra pounds that we may have put on over the winter. Yet spring is the perfect time to detox and lighten up. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, the wet, cool…
