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Lauren Eckstrom’s Holistic Yoga Approach

Lauren Eckstrom, an L.A. based holistic yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher, recently sat down to talk with us about getting in touch with our inner wisdom, the powerful combination of yoga and mindfulness, and how we can take these tools anywhere, from the airport to the grocery store. Lauren also sneaks in some exciting previews of her Holistic Yoga Flow Retreat that she will be leading with her partner Travis Eliot at the Art of Living Retreat Center September 3-6.

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Ayurveda 101: Mustard Seeds

By Lisa P.

If you have ever cooked with mustard seeds you’ve watched them release their potency in pops while being sautéed in hot oil. The seeds are tiny, and given their size it’s hard to imagine they could be a powerful addition to your diet. But they can and there is a long history to prove it.

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Relationship Between the Doshas and the Seasons

By Lisa P.

You may love a bowl of raw salad, and for very good reasons. It is nutritious and comes loaded with minerals and vitamins, and you feel light after having it. But here’s the surprise: According to Ayurveda, the same nutritious salad can actually vitiate the vata dosha (air element) further if you have it in

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Ancient Detox Methods to Rejuvenate Your Body

By Lisa P.

Think back to the times when you have felt happy. You will probably realize those were also the times when your body and mind were light, healthy, and clear, and your prana or life force high. Being healthy is our natural state of being. A wound heals itself. The white blood cells as part of

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5 Ancient Ayurvedic Tips to Celebrate Mother’s Day

By Lisa P.

We’re all here because of our moms and for those of us who are moms, having kids is like having our hearts walk around outside our bodies. Whether a woman is a mother or not, the aspect of the divine feminine principle, Shakti, is ever-present with the ability to nurture, lead and be the strength

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Ayurveda & Spring Allergies

By Lisa P.

Are you congested? Do you have sinusitis, stuffy, dull headaches, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and dry itchy skin? Spring weather can be glorious and green with flowers and trees blossoming. On the other hand, environmental allergies can make you miserable and often trigger asthma or eczema; in fact more than 50 million Americans suffer from

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Oil Pulling for a Beautiful Smile and Healthy Mouth

By Lisa P.

What if we told you, managing your dental caries is linked to diabetes? In yet another amazing piece of research, it has been found that treating dental caries and other periodontal (conditions related to the gum) problems are directly linked to controlling blood sugar levels because as people age, dental caries tends to rise among

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5 Steps to Health (from a Yogi!)

By Lisa P.

Health is not merely an absence of disease. Health is being established in the Self. It is the dynamic expression of life. One can be said to be in a perfect state of health when one is physically fit, mentally calm, and emotionally steady. So how does one achieve this state of all-round health in

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Meditation for Trauma Recovery

By Lisa P.

Trauma can bring about a number of neurological changes, but meditation can help in overcoming a traumatic experience, making a person calmer, peaceful, and relieved of stress. Meditation helps to calm a mind affected by pain and deep stress which a disaster inevitably brings. A study on war veterans affected with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Lauren Eckstrom’s Holistic Yoga Approach

Ayurveda 101: Mustard Seeds

Relationship Between the Doshas and the Seasons

Ancient Detox Methods to Rejuvenate Your Body

5 Ancient Ayurvedic Tips to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Ayurveda & Spring Allergies

Oil Pulling for a Beautiful Smile and Healthy Mouth

5 Steps to Health (from a Yogi!)

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