by Sheyna Holmes | Nov 22, 2022 | Air, autumn, Ayurveda, ayurvedic herbs, blog, body constitution, breath, Chakras, fall, prana, pranayama, vata, vata dosha
This week we are talking all about Vata! It is Vata season, which means it is mostly cold, dry and mobile (wind) in the weather patterns. It is important to keep this dosha in balance and in its proper seat to avoid production and accumulation of toxins. Vata dosha is...
by Sheyna Holmes | Nov 9, 2022 | Ayurveda, blog, body constitution
In Ayurveda, there are 7 layers of tissues in the body. These tissues create our composition and all of its functions. From a nutritional perspective, each level of tissue is nourished from food consumption that flows into the next tissue. Sometimes there is...
by Sheyna Holmes | Nov 2, 2022 | agni, ama, assimilation, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Healing, Ayurvedicdiet, balance, bloating, blog, cleanse, constipation, Detoxification, digestion, Digestive Health, digestive issues, disease, elimination, flatulence, food, gas, GI tract, Gut Health, indigestion, liver, microbiome, microflora, Mindful Eating, triphala, Wellness
In Ayurveda, our state of health depends mostly on the condition of our Agni (digestive fire). Looking at the state of our Agni is usually the first thing to address in our healing and will be the most important thing in our longevity. Good health is not just about...
by Sheyna Holmes | Oct 26, 2022 | autumn, Ayurveda, ayurvedic approach, blog, Consciousness, diwali, fall, habits, holidays, holistic health, mental health, mindbodysoul, nature
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 spooky time of year with...
by Sheyna Holmes | 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
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 nourishing treatment. As we age,...
by Sheyna Holmes | Oct 12, 2022 | Ayurveda, ayurvedic, Ayurvedic Healing, ayurvedic herbs, balance, blog, diet, digestion, Digestive Health, food combinations, Gut Health, health
In Ayurveda, there are six tastes that exist in everything we eat. Rasa (taste) is a sensation on the tongue. These tastes arise from the attraction of the 5 elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth) that together create the 6 tastes. It is said that the nectar of the...
