Nadi Shodhana Pranayama or alternate nostril breathing, is a yogic breathing technique that clears the energetic channels in our body. It can be use to calm the mind, reduce vata and pitta, prepare the body for deep meditation, or simply to navigate daily life if...
Jala Neti - Nasal Irrigation I recently moved to Miami and am enjoying the warm, damp weather and clear blue skies. While this climate is super grounding for my vata-predominant constitution, the ever blooming flora is wreaking havoc on my allergies. In an effort to stop...
Lemon, ginger and basil give a unique twist to this broccoli soup recipe. Suitable for all doshas, it is bursting with flavor and packed with vitamin C and healing ginger. Since it's the flu season, I have included optional herbs that are used in ayurveda...
The winter and spring are seasons with cold and damp weather. Our bodies assimilate these external qualities and it can create congestion, mucus buildup and phlegm. When the lymphatic system gets congested, it can lead to sore throats, runny noses, respiratory infections and the flu. But...
This is a Yucatan-influenced lime and chicken soup that is comforting and healing. Traditionally, it is made with "lima agria" or bitter lime, but if you cannot find those, substitute regular limes or key limes. From an ayurvedic standpoint, this soup is well combined and has...
SPRING IS THE SEASON OF RENEWAL AND GROWTH Ayurveda is the original fountain of youth, a natural alternative to plastic surgery. Originally consolidated with the teachings of yoga, this sister science was left behind when yoga migrated to the west. Reunited again, yoga and ayurveda are...