Turmeric: What you may not know about this Golden Herb

Turmeric: What you may not know about this Golden Herb

Turmeric is like the secret ingredient to the elixir of life. According to a recent article reviewed by a medical expert, turmeric is “one of the most effective nutritional supplements in existence.”* Scroll down for our golden milk recipe–it’s simple and...
Subdoshas & the Air Element

Subdoshas & the Air Element

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes As we descend more into Vata season, we can feel the effects of the air and ether elements more strongly. Within the three main doshas (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) there are five subdoshas each, representing the five elements. The five subdoshas...
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...
Samkhya Philosophy & the Gayatri Mantra

Samkhya Philosophy & the Gayatri Mantra

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes In Ayurveda, there are six philosophies that attempt to explain life and creation. Samkhya (Sānkya) Philosophy explains how all of life came to be and is the most popular philosophy. This was founded by Kāpila as the truth of life and...
The Koshas (Energy Sheaths)

The Koshas (Energy Sheaths)

By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes The Koshas are the energy sheaths of the body that represent the layers of our beings and mind. The seven chakras (wheels of light/energetic focal points) are correlated with the koshas as well as the endocrine system and their related organs....