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Written for the Art of Living Retreat Center by Dr. Harrison Graves. As a Western physician, I have watched an endless stream of fad diets and weight loss schemes come and go over the past 30 years. The one question I am asked most often is: “What type of diet do you recommend?” My answer […]
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When we think about Ayurveda, the first thing that comes to mind is often the nutritional aspect of it–the herbs and foods that bring our bodies into balance. While dietary guidelines are a big part of Ayurveda, massage therapy plays an almost equally important role in this ancient healthcare system. Ayurvedic massages are different from
Which Type of Ayurvedic Massage is for You? Read More »
As you started doing the camel pose in your yoga class, you may have heard your yoga teacher saying, “This opens up your heart chakra”. And as you started doing the chair pose, you might have heard them saying, “This opens up the root chakra”. You might have heard the word, chakra, a hundred times
Ancient Secrets of Chakras: A Beginners Guide, Part 1 Read More »
Autumn is vata season, with the earth beginning to dry out from the summer months and the cool breeze blowing in from the upcoming winter. As our bodies adjust to the season, we might find ourselves feeling dry, bloated, anxious, and unbalanced. Luckily, nature provides a wonderful remedy to these afflictions in the seasonal foods
Ayurvedic Recipes: Vata-Calming Butternut Squash Soup Read More »
Even though I do not have kids, I am very aware of when it is back to school time. There is a little chill in the air, traffic to avoid when possible at certain times, and an overall sense of calm. Perhaps this feeling comes from years of working in hospitality, where we work most
Real Life Ayurveda: Daily Routines Read More »
The goal of Ayurvedic medicine is summed up in the Sanskrit word, “swastya.” Swastya means health. A healthy person is in a state of balance – physically balanced, mentally balanced, emotionally balanced. This holistic perspective is one of Ayurveda’s basic principles. The Meaning of Swastya On a concrete level, the expression of health is dynamic
Ayurveda 101: The Aim of Ayurveda Read More »
Diabetes is endemic and spreading, as much as we hate to say it, for perfectly preventable and manageable reasons. According to the 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report, more than 100 million Americans are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. One in four American adults do not know they are Diabetic or predisposed to it.
Managing Diabetes with Yoga Read More »
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), stress may be defined as any uncomfortable “emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological and behavioral changes.” Stress can produce and contribute to negative health and quality-of-life outcomes. Prolonged or chronic stress can be particularly detrimental and has been linked to serious illness and disease. The Mayo Clinic has
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Ask just about anyone you know if they get enough sleep and the answer you are likely to get is “no.” According to the CDC, an estimated 50–70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder. Want to learn how to get better sleep? Read on. Not only is the quality of sleep we get
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