Reflections on the 5 Kleshas – Roots of Pain and Suffering

Reflections on the 5 Kleshas – Roots of Pain and Suffering

By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes  It is February 2nd and we have made it halfway through the winter! February 1st-2nd is celebrated as a Celtic holiday called Imbolc that marks the peak of winter and the halfway point between the winter solstice in December and the spring...
Alcohol in Ayurveda

Alcohol in Ayurveda

            Avoiding alcohol can be a tough battle to win as drinking plays a big role in today’s societal norms. It is the most deadly and unhealthy substance legally allowed in the market. In Ayurveda, but holistic health in general, alcohol consumption is strongly...
The Five Airs of Vata

The Five Airs of Vata

The Five Airs of Vata “Each dosha manifests in five forms or divisions. Through these vehicles of systematic outreach, the doshas influence the entire bodily system. The five divisions of Vata, referred to as the five airs, are prana, udana, samana, apana, and vyana....
What is Ayurveda, and how does it benefit me?

What is Ayurveda, and how does it benefit me?

We’ve had a lot of people stop by the office recently (wearing masks, of course) asking, “What is Ayurveda anyway?” Ayurveda is an ancient system of Medicine that originated in India over 5,000 plus years ago. Back then, people didn’t have iPhones or Google; they had...
Ayurveda and Anxiety

Ayurveda and Anxiety

Anxiety is basically what happens when we experience worry, doubt, dread, or fear regarding the future, and it can manifest in various ways. We’ve all probably felt at least a little anxiety before, so we won’t go into too many specifics about what it feels like in...