Why Tailor Yogasanas to Your Prakriti Type?
Yoga is the most beneficial practice for us to truly gain an understanding of our inner selves. However, a distinction needs to be made between Yoga and Yogasanas. Yoga is a compil
What is Ayurvedic Aromatherapy and how do we use it?
In the Western system, aromatherapy is applied using the therapeutic properties of essential oils. Although the Ayurvedic perspective is similar, the energetics properties are take
Doshas and Significance of Prakruti
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, the universe is composed of five elements, ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These energies are also subtly represented in the human body, comp
Why Practice Abhyanga?
Abhyanga (abhee-yahn-gah) is self-massage with body oil. It is a common practice in Ayurveda (ayurveda blog) as part of daily routines. Ayurvedic daily routines (dinacharya) are es
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda translated into English is “the science of life”. Āyuh translates to life and veda to knowledge. It is one of the oldest healing systems originating in ancient India,
