The Srotāmsi & Awareness

The Srotāmsi & Awareness

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Srotāmsi or the srotas are the channels by which doshas move throughout the body. The srotāmsi are physical and energetic channels that are countless, running through all the cells, capillaries and beyond. Vedic texts state that there are...
Spring Equinox & Ritusandhi

Spring Equinox & Ritusandhi

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes  On Monday March 20th, we called in the Spring Equinox! This equinox is a day of equal daytime and nighttime that marks the beginning of spring. This day is also the pagan holiday of Ostara, celebrating the arrival of spring and the fertility...
Abhyanga 101: Everything to Know About Ayurvedic Massage

Abhyanga 101: Everything to Know About Ayurvedic Massage

By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes  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...
Cooling Excess Pitta After Summer

Cooling Excess Pitta After Summer

            September comes with lingering heat as we shift into the fall. The irregular weather of hot and cold can be taxing on the body. For many, an excess of Pitta qualities will remain through September and October. These imbalances will look like excessive...
Balance Through New Travel

Balance Through New Travel

            Summer is the best season for travel and with places opening up again, there will be increased opportunity to satisfy that travel bug we have all been feeling the last year and a half. We are coming out of a very unique routine having just been in a...
Common Ayurvedic Lifestyle Questions

Common Ayurvedic Lifestyle Questions

            Eating out at restaurants, cooking for different doshas, timing your meals, learning to cook, how do you fit it into modern life and where do you even start? Starting any new way of eating can be exciting, full of new things to learn and something you can...