Movement & Breathwork for Pitta Season

Movement & Breathwork for Pitta Season

The summer months carry the vibrant energy of the Pitta dosha: sharp, hot, and transformative. Just as the sun blazes strongest at this time of year, our internal heat can rise too, showing up as irritability, inflammation, or burnout. Ayurveda teaches us that balance...
Love is in the Air: The Medicinal History of Roses

Love is in the Air: The Medicinal History of Roses

With Valentine’s Day approaching, let’s take a moment to appreciate roses. The rose plant has a long history of medicinal uses in ancient and modern practices alike. Pieces, Places, and Properties Every part of the rose plant – petals, fruit, stem and roots are...
Abhyanga 101: Everything to Know About Ayurvedic Massage

Abhyanga 101: Everything to Know About Ayurvedic Massage

By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes  Abhyanga is a traditional style of warm oil massage that goes back 5,000 years in India. Abhy=movements & Anga=body. This massage is practiced in Panchakarma Therapy (cellular detoxification protocol), as well as on its own as a...
10 Ayurvedic Herbs for Stress

10 Ayurvedic Herbs for Stress

            In today’s world, everyone resonates with stress, fatigue, lack of energy, and difficulty concentrating. Stress is a natural response to internal and external factors. However, stress will begin to affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally.         ...
The Vagus Nerve, Stress, and Breathing

The Vagus Nerve, Stress, and Breathing

            Feeling like your body’s stress response is firing at high speeds these days? You may need to spend time engaging your vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is directly connected to the stress response and plays a major role into how we face stress, reduce...