Those of us in the Northern hemisphere are experiencing the wonderful transformation of Earth, as her season blends into Autumn; the time of diminishing light and inward fortification. The labors and exaltations of Summer have culminated, and now the fruits lay ripe...
Understanding Prana is key to understanding Ayurveda, as “Ayurveda is primarily a pranic system of medicine.” Understanding Prana, from an Ayurvedic perspective, is essential to understanding our own vitality, and our pathway to personal wellness. Prana, in Ayurveda,...
In Ayurveda, we are looking to understand the health of the person in relationship to the whole body, the environment, the seasons, and the elements. The Fall Equinox marks our transition from Summer season (Pitta; fire and water) to Fall season (Vata; air and space),...
Depression is caused by losing the connection between you and your Self. For some, this loss is devastating and shows up as feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, guilt, extreme weight gain or loss, difficulty concentrating, and more. Life trauma (substance abuse,...
“Zoom Fatigue” is a term being used to describe the exhausted feeling one has after a video conference call. During “shelter in place” ?, an estimated 42% of people are now working full time from home. Zoom calls are so draining because we have...
At Santa Cruz Ayurveda, we would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to those who are fighting the CZU Lightning Complex fires in Santa Cruz and surrounding counties. We extend our hearts to those in the community who have lost their homes to the fires, and...
