There are six core philosophies in Ayurveda: Sankhya (evolving consciousness), Nyaya (logic), Visheshika (physics), Mimamsa (understanding truth), Yoga(unification) and Vedanta (ending of knowledge). These concepts guide the nutritional and spiritual practices of...
In Vedic philosophy, Soma is the cosmic lunar, cool, calm and rejuvenating principle that balances the Agni, the principle of light, fire, heat and transformation. They can be thought of as Prakriti and Purusha or Shiva and Shakti, the feminine and masculine aspects...
As with any disease in Ayurveda, becoming overweight begins with the incorrect consumption of foods and lifestyle habits. These choices result in problems with Agni (digestive fire) and increased Ama (toxins). Elevated Ama disturbs the metabolic process and creates...
In Ayurveda, food is considered medicine. Foods are categorized according to their taste, their effects on doshas (constitution), as well as their effect on the tissues. This is why when choosing foods it is important to understand nutritional and Ayurvedic...
In Ayurveda, every food has its own taste (rasa), a heating or cooling energy (virya) and post digestive effect (vipaka). When two or more foods with a different taste (rasa), energy (virya) and post digestive effect (vipaka) are combined, the digestive fire (Agni)...
Join us on March 7th from 10am-1pm for a Spring workshop focusing on Ayurvedic Detoxification and a hands-on cooking demonstration! This workshop includes an Ayurvedic meal. Spring is the time to detoxify your body and prepare for the warmer weather. In this workshop...
