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Many of us are looking to jumpstart our “summer” bodies and beings. In efforts to shift the perspective from “diet to nourishment”, I’d like to discuss the simple distinction between modern dietetics and Ayurvedic nutrition. It is the Ayurvedic perspective that “a person who eats a wholesome diet, does not require medicine, and no medicine […]
Diet to Nourishment: An Ayurvedic Perspective Read More »
We’re so excited to share that the Art of Living Retreat Center is featured in the June 2019 edition of Travel + Leisure! In this article, the Art of Living Retreat Center’s own Medha Garud guides Michael Joseph Gross through his very first Panchakarma cleanse, where he experiences the unexpected peace and calm that comes
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Yoga and Ayurveda are two inseparable sister sciences that stem from the Vedas. While the former leads us towards optimal physical health, the latter nourishes our spiritual connection. While both are incredibly helpful on their own, their true potential is only realized when they are combined. For example, an Ayurvedic lifestyle without a yoga practice
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You haven’t truly experienced a massage until you’ve had an Ayurvedic massage, or abhyanga. This type of massage therapy, which originated in India, is a holistic approach to healing that is deep, nourishing, and relaxing. Using warm oils infused with healing herbs that are tailored to each recipient’s needs, practitioners gently massage the entire
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“Divine Providence has spread her table everywhere, not with a juiceless green carpet, but with succulent herbage and nourishing grass, upon which most beasts feed.” —Thomas More Bitter greens are our best buddies in spring! The nature of bitter substances serves to oxygenate and cleanse the blood and alkalize the body. This is exactly what
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Ayurveda tells us that spring it’s a good time to cleanse the body and reignite the digestive fire (agni). This salad is sure to get the job done. Each ingredient in this recipe is unique in its properties and actions. Combined, these substances produce a synergistic effect. Here are some of the amazing benefits derived
April’s Amuse Bouche: An Agni-Supporting Ayurvedic Salad Read More »
Kapha season, or Vasant Ritu, is spring time—a time of year when the earth can be heavy and soggy from the spring rains and the winter snow melting. Our bodies tend to mimic what goes on in nature. In spring, we may feel this heaviness and wetness manifest in us as weight gain, bloating, lethargy,
This Barley Soup Will Nourish You on the Cusp of Kapha Season Read More »
This is the time of year where we dig our heels in and stay grounded, or allow the winter winds and cold air to pull us up, up, and away! If you are ready to dig your heels in, then this is the recipe for you. The warm, moist, heavier qualities of sweet potato, brown
Grounding Nourishment: Sweet Potato & Brown Rice Patties Read More »
We are passionate about the power of Ayurveda. Our bodies, minds, and spirits are intimately interconnected. When the body is in good health, the mind and spirit thrive. We’ve seen the incredible ways in which practicing Ayurveda has changed lives over the years, and that’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves at Art of Living not only
Ayurveda 101: The Very Basics Read More »