by Arielle Mattes | Jun 23, 2017 | Ayurveda, blog, Detoxification, Digestive Health, dosha, Energy, Gut Health, Wellness, Workshops
Healing the Gut: Part 2 In last week’s article, we talked about how having a healthy gut is essential for the wellness of our whole being. We believe before anything else is addressed, it is essential to have a healthy digestive system. That is why we created our Gut...
by Arielle Mattes | Jun 23, 2017 | Ayurveda, blog, cold, Digestive Health, dosha, Energy, holidays, Mindful Eating, Seasonal, Wellness
Summer is the favorite season for travel. The warm weather and time off from school and work leaves open time for vacations, but with the exciting travels also comes the stress of having to journey long distances by car or plane. Travel is tons of fun, but it can also...
by Arielle Mattes | Jun 21, 2017 | Ayurveda, blog, Cooking, Detoxification, Digestive Health, Gut Health, Herbs, Recipes, spices, Wellness
For thousands of years, Kitchari has been a prized recipe used in the Ayurvedic cookbook due to its amazing healing benefits and detoxifying effects. The simple porridge like dish is made of cooked white rice and split yellow mung beans, in combination with spices and...
by Arielle Mattes | Jun 19, 2017 | Ayurveda, blog, dosha, Seasonal, seasonal and daily routines, seasons, Upcoming Events, Wellness, Workshops
In Ayurveda, it is said that we are one with nature. Back when everyone was relying on the foods they grew out of the ground for nourishment, people were naturally eating a seasonal diet because they were living in off the various harvests of the year. This is the way...
by Arielle Mattes | Jun 12, 2017 | Ayurveda, blog, Detoxification, Digestive Health, Energy, Gut Health, immunity, Wellness
Have you ever heard the term “you are what you eat”? Well, at Santa Cruz Ayurveda we take it a step further and suggest: you are what you digest. Ayurveda puts a strong emphasis on the right food choices and kindling a strong Agni, or digestive fire in order to fully...
by Arielle Mattes | May 24, 2017 | Ayurveda, blog, body consitution, daily routine, Mindful Eating, Seasonal, seasonal and daily routines, six tastes, Taste, Wellness
With summer right around the corner and the shift to warm weather, many people notice they have put on a few extra pounds during the winter months. Maybe your clothes fit a little tighter, or you might be craving certain foods more than usual. No worries, this is the...
