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...
Cosmetics and Toxic Ingredients

Cosmetics and Toxic Ingredients

            An Ayurvedic saying is, “If you cannot eat it, you don’t want to put it on your skin.” This old saying rings true when looking at the modern threats the cosmetic industry poses to both men and women’s health.             In Ayurveda food is your medicine!...
Maintaining Oral Hygiene

Maintaining Oral Hygiene

            Your gut health has a large impact on your oral health. There are several ayurvedic daily practices you can use to maintain healthy oral hygiene, but a healthy gut and microbial balance is necessary as well. Staying hydrated is one of the most important...
Agni, Your Digestive Fire

Agni, Your Digestive Fire

Agni is known in Ayurveda as the internal digestive fire, as well as the deity of fire. The devotion to Agni is not nature-worship, but a recognition of the awe inspiring power that softens metal, evaporates water, and may bring life or death. Fire is known across the...
Ayurveda and Jyotish

Ayurveda and Jyotish

The purpose of the Vedic sciences is to promote Self-realization. Known as sister sciences, Ayurveda and Jyotish (Vedic astrology) have been studied as parallel practices since their conception. Ayurveda translates into “knowledge of life,” and Jyotish...
Introduction to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Cooking

Introduction to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Cooking

Join us on April 28th from 10 AM until 1 PM in the beautiful Westside New Leaf Kitchen for our introduction to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cooking. A wholesome Ayurvedic lunch will be included. $47 to attend. Ever go into a grocery store (especially the spices and herbs...