by Manish Chandra | Oct 26, 2022 | autumn, Ayurveda, ayurvedic approach, blog, Consciousness, diwali, fall, habits, holidays, holistic health, mental health, mindbodysoul, nature
By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes It’s the end of October! There are many deep themes bubbling up in our society and culture at this time. This time of year beholds so much symbolism on cycles, death and the ancestors. In American culture, October is often celebrated as a...
by Manish Chandra | Oct 19, 2022 | abhyanga, ama, anti-inflammation, anxiety, autumn, Ayurveda, ayurvedic, Ayurvedic Healing, ayurvedic herbs, Ayurvedic massage, balance, blog, detox, digestion, doshas, emotions, heal, immunity, Love, massage, oils, rejuvenation, Self-Care, vata, vata dosha
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...
by Manish Chandra | Sep 30, 2022 | autumn, Ayurveda, ayurvedic, ayurvedic approach, Ayurvedic Healing, balance, blog
By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes In the wheel of the year, we have just passed onto the other side of the fall equinox! This means the sun is going away a little bit more each day until we reach the winter solstice in December, which is the shortest day of the year. It tends...
by Manish Chandra | Aug 31, 2022 | agni, ama, autumn, ayurvedic, ayurvedic approach, Ayurvedic Healing, blog, fire, heal, healing, holistic healing, holistic health, imbalances, inflammation, massage, practices, routine, schedule
Here in the Western Hemisphere we are in the period of late summer moving into the cooler season of autumn. In many parts of the country it’s still quite hot, but the waning light is noticeable. Some of the leaves and colors are changing around us into more muted and...
by Manish Chandra | Nov 3, 2021 | ama, autumn, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Healing, Ayurvedicdiet, balance, blog, blood sugar, carbohydrates, doshas, fallguidelines, falltips, fats, flu, guidelinesforfall, Gut Health, holistic healing, kapha, moderation, pitta, processedfoods, scienceoflife, seasonal and daily routines, seasonal diet, simple vs complex carbs, six tastes, sugar, sugar cravings, Taste, vata, vata pacifying diet
Have all that leftover Halloween candy sitting around your house tempting your sweet tooth? Maybe your sugar cravings are increasing as the weather gets colder? It is very common to begin to crave sugar this time of year. The holidays bring more fat,...
by Manish Chandra | Oct 27, 2021 | agni, Air, autumn, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Healing, Ayurvedicdiet, balance, blog, body constitution, Consciousness, doshas, fallguidelines, Gut Health, guthealingprotocol, kapha, pitta, scienceoflife, seasonaldiet, six tastes, Taste, vata
The six tastes in Ayurveda are these: Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, astringent, and bitter. We have discussed these in detail before, but we wanted to do a recap now that we are in this transitional season of autumn. Each of these flavors should find its...
