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When toxins accumulate within our bodies, they often show first in the skin. Water and fat retention are just two of the signs that your body is out of balance. Dry, patchy, and acneic skin are other common features of toxin accumulation. Udvartana is an Ayurveda massage treatment that utilizes specific techniques, powders, and essential […]
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Ayurveda teaches us that optimum health relies on our ability to metabolize life fully—not just in terms of the food we’re eating, but also our emotions and experiences. When we’re not able to assimilate nourishment, toxins build up, causing emotional unrest and physical illness. Through the cleansing power of panchakarma, we can release these toxins
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Naturally, toxins can accumulate based on our eating habits and digestive capacity—are we giving our body the nourishment it requires and the time to properly digest food? Add to this that toxic agents are becoming all too common in the modern world, and it is all the more important to detox regularly. Here are just
The temperatures are beginning to cool down on our mountain and the leaves will soon be sporting golden hues. Fall is definitely a season of reawakening, which makes it a great time for an Ayurvedic cleanse. Renewing in Fall To protect your health year round, but particularly during the fall, Ayurvedic health educators say
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What Does Panchakarma Involve? Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing practice of detoxifying the body while strengthening the immune system and restoring your body’s pH balance. It provides an overall sense of calm and well-being. Panchakarma is a 3-part process—pre-cleansing, main treatment, and post-cleansing. Cleanse Prep (Purva karma) The cleanse prep is done before Panchakarma
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Essentially, whenever you have a desire to feel strong and vibrant and want a boost, detoxing can be very helpful. As part of an integrative approach to preventive care, panchakarma can support your health at any time throughout the year. That being said, it is often recommended to go through a cleanse when you need
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What is Panchakarma? Panchakarma (PK) is a Sanskrit word that means “five actions” or “five treatments”. The PK program is a series of ancient health-boosting treatments that cleanse body of toxins, increase vitality, and restore inner-balance and wellbeing. Natural is Best According to Ayurvedic principles, our natural state is one of health and happiness. In
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Our Shankara Ayurveda Spa is unique in that it’s one of only a few spas in the United States that offers Ayurvedic treatments. These treatments originated in India a long time ago and have been used for centuries, if not longer to restore wellness and balance. Can you guess which treatment is called “Bliss Therapy”? It’s a
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We caught up with Dr. Sari Patel, MD, who shares her thoughts and medical perspective on the need for a holistic approach to natural weight loss. Her advice: an approach that is personalized and addresses all aspects of one’s being, body and mind. Holistic Approach to Weight-Loss I’m excited about this beautiful blend of Ayurveda, yoga and
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