Nadi Shodhana // Alternate Nostril Breathing

Nadi Shodhana // Alternate Nostril Breathing

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Nadi shodhana is a pranayama practice (breathing technique) that has countless health benefits on the body & mind. It is used as a prescription in Ayurveda for a large spectrum of imbalances like anxiety, sleep, focus, digestion, etc. Nadi...
Samprāpti: The 6 Stages of Disease

Samprāpti: The 6 Stages of Disease

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes In Ayurveda, there are six successive layers that lead to the manifestation of a disease. The accumulation of imbalances and toxins is what furthers the disease process, usually behind the scenes before signs and symptoms are very noticeable....
Incompatible Food Combinations

Incompatible Food Combinations

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes In Ayurveda, there are incompatible food combinations that serve as guidelines to support optimal digestion and nutrition. The combination of these foods can cause bloating and gas, acidity, indigestion, creation of ama (toxins), skin...
Majjā Dhātu & the Chakras

Majjā Dhātu & the Chakras

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes We all have heard about the chakras, yet it may be unclear what they really are. The chakras are energy centers along the spine that are also referred to as wheels of light. Their seat is in the astral and energy body and cannot be seen or...