The 6 Stages of Digestion

The 6 Stages of Digestion

By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes  In Ayurveda there are six stages of digestion from initial food consumption to cellular nourishment. The five elements (ether, air, earth, water, fire) and the six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent) work together to...
Sugar vs. Sweet Taste

Sugar vs. Sweet Taste

            Have all that leftover Halloween candy sitting around your house tempting your sweet tooth? Maybe your sugar cravings are increasing as the weather gets colder? It is very common to begin to crave sugar this time of year. The holidays bring more fat,...
Using the Six Tastes in Fall

Using the Six Tastes in Fall

            The six tastes in Ayurveda are these: Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, astringent, and bitter. We have discussed these in detail before, but we wanted to do a recap now that we are in this transitional season of autumn. Each of these flavors should find its...
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...
Spring Detoxification Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop

Spring Detoxification Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop

Join us on March 24th from 10am-1pm for a Spring workshop focusing on detoxification and Ayurvedic cooking! This workshop includes an Ayurvedic meal. Spring is the time to detoxify your body and prepare for the warmer weather. In this workshop you will learn the...