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 compilation of practices resulting in stillness in the mind leading to the union of mind, body, and soul. Thus Yoga includes meditation, asana practice, […]
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 taken into account as well. What is meant by energetic properties is that oils are characterized by their chemical make up. For instance, essential oils composed of phenols a
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, comprising our Dosha. Varying ratios of these energies comprise the four dosha types, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, and Tridoshic. Although rare, Tridoshic types have an equal ratio of
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 essential in maintaining balance and supporting wellbeing. As we know, sometimes our days get sidetracked and achieving both healthy and joyful habits and actions can provi
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, and is still practiced today. Ayurveda has systemic processes and its scope includes nutrition, nature’s cycles and rhythms, our individual intakes, and how they relat
