The Subdoshas & the Water Element

The Subdoshas & the Water Element

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Each of the three main doshas, Vata, Pitta & Kapha, have 5 subdoshas each that are represented though the 5 elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth). The subdoshas that are connected with the water elements are vyāna vayu, rañjaka pitta...
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...
Kapha & the Subdoshas

Kapha & the Subdoshas

by Sheyna Haisman-Holmes Kapha dosha is composed of water and earth elements. As we approach the Spring Equinox next week, we are currently transitioning into Kapha season. The earth is saturated with water from the winter rains, where liquid, cold and heavy are...
The Summer Glow – Skin Tips with Ayurveda

The Summer Glow – Skin Tips with Ayurveda

            In Ayurveda, the summer months tend to manifest in the environment and the body as heat, brightness, sharpness, and light.             Because of the excessive heat, trying to keep pitta in balance can quickly become an issue. In this season, the skin will...