Movement & Breathwork for Pitta Season

Movement & Breathwork for Pitta Season

The summer months carry the vibrant energy of the Pitta dosha: sharp, hot, and transformative. Just as the sun blazes strongest at this time of year, our internal heat can rise too, showing up as irritability, inflammation, or burnout. Ayurveda teaches us that balance...
Ayurvedic Skin Care

Ayurvedic Skin Care

Skin problems, including acne, are generally considered to be a pitta imbalance. Acne may have many causes, including hormonal, emotional, and environmental. Avoiding exposure to toxins, too much direct sunlight, and big stressors may resolve issues related to acne....
Just Say No to Allergy Season

Just Say No to Allergy Season

Photo by Karolina Grabowska. Ayurveda is an ancient science that is deeply integrated with the cycles of the seasons. Nature and the body are deeply connected: the activity in your gut and the activity in the soil involve and depend on each other…. Both intertwine...

Staying Balanced in January

The longest night of the year, marked by winter solstice, is also a turning point toward warmth; every day to come is longer. Yet as our days slowly get longer, it is still winter: dry, cold, and stormy! This is the season to eat hearty foods such as bananas,...