Ayurvedic cleansing is empowering ~ it’s a journey of deeper self-discovery. This three-stage process of cleansing and detoxification is what enables the effects to cleanse much more deeply, deeper than just targeting a single organ or tissue through diet and herbal medicines alone. Couple this wisdom with the knowledge of the seasons, and we have a recipe for good health!
Read MoreThe Ayurvedic understanding of the seasons and her transitions is very subtle, and yet profound. If you find yourself in relatively good health, then working with the seasons and your natural constitution is the best way to support your health & longevity. It is this knowledge and experience which has inspired my work with Art of Living Ayurveda - through education on seasonal diet, rituals, yoga, self-care practices, breath, mantra and cleanses.
Read MoreDinacharya - i.e all the things we do that make up our day-to-day lifestyle - is actually the BEST way to boost your promote health, boost your immunity, called Ojas in Ayurveda. This means that the power is in your hands, in your small habits which make up your everyday.
Read MorePerfect Spring recipe to promote Kapha-pacification. Sweet and astringent, this simple Celery & Carrot Soup supports the nervous system. Celery is also an excellent blood cleanser thats ideal to support our physical health in Spring. This ones a taster for my Spring Ayurvedic Cookbook & inclusive in your tailored Cleanse Pack if you’re joining me for my Spring Ayurvedic Cleanse Program.
Read MoreWe are all extremely vulnerable at our nabhi center. When the umbilical cord is cut, we grow up and forget about it. Yet, there is an energetical ball that remains at our nahbi center that disappears when we die. It is similar to the Hara in Chinese Medicine, located four finger-widths below the belly button.
Read MoreHEALTH is IMPOSSIBLE without SPIRITUALITY. Do you feel that to be true? And what does that mean for you? How to strengthen your daily dinacharya & connect to your inner divinity.. allow me to inspire you!
Read MoreGranola is a delicious staple you needn’t go without after converting to an Ayurvedic diet with a warm breakfast porridge. Add this autumn granola to your morning ayurvedic porridge, or eat it on it’s own with some juicy stewed fruits as an afternoon snack or very light ayurvedic breakfast option if your internal fire ~ agni ~ isn’t very strong in the mornings.
Read MorePart of following an ayurvedic diet is adjusting our diet slightly with each season, bearing in mind our predominant constitution (Prakriti) and tendencies towards imbalance (Vkriti). Autumn Season is dominant with fire (tejas) and water (jala) qualities, which are the same qualities that predominantly make up the Pitta constitution, or dosha. Read more about specific foods to prefer during the Autumn season, to help yourself keep in balance this Autumn.
Read MoreNasya treatment has the ability to bring our consciousness back to the present moment and cures absent-mindedness, often associated with Vata imbalances and also commonly for respiratory congestion or recurring migraine headaches. Nasya is beneficial for everyone - all constitutions, or Prakritis - and particularly useful for Vata and Kapha disorders.
Read MoreSummer is predominantly characterised by heat and humidity here in the Northern Rivers. It’s like walking into a room in which this hot environment prevails, related to the fire element in Ayurveda - hence, everyone will be affected by the seasons.
Read MoreWe don’t think much about the health of our ears, until something goes ‘wrong’… but did you know that hearing loss is connected to brain degeneration? By nourishing the ears with oil regularly, we are safeguarding our very precious sense of hearing. Whilst deeper cleansing practices may be needed annually (panchakarma), our daily habits and practices can greatly support our health and safeguard our senses!
Read MoreThese movement tips for spring combat the qualities of heavy, slow, cool & wet weather which characterise spring. Use these five key words to inspire and apply to your movement practice to help stay in balance this spring season ~ Kapha season! Use these five key words to inspire and apply to your movement practice to help stay in balance this spring season ~ Kapha season! Great for those who have any personal practise - whether it be yoga or other movement or exercise routine.
Read MoreStart your day RIGHT during Winter by soaking your fave grains, nuts and seeds the night before for a WARM, GROUNDING & NOURISHING porridge. Use the following Vata-pacifying foods as inspiration to mix it up (as Vata’s LOVE) 😉
Read MoreThe act of massaging the body melts away tension and stress from the muscles, as well as reduces aches & pains and balances what we call vata dosha in ayurveda, which primarily is responsible for balancing out nervous system and governs all movement in the body including elimination.
Read MoreYou may have heard of an “Ayurveda Morning Drink” .. since what we drink is often one of the first things we consume for the day, what you start your day with either be BENEFICIAL for your HEALTH, or not. This simple, delicious morning drink is a great all-rounder for to kick-starting your Agni 🔥 (digestive fire).
Read MoreAyurvedic cleansing is not just a superficial cleanse of the digestive system but instead can target the deeper layers and tissues of your body, and mind. Vastly different to a more modern detox or fasting program, cleansing the ‘Ayurvedic way’ follows a traditional three-stage process of preparation, detoxification and rejuvenation - and don’t have to fast!
Read MoreThis is a delicious, warming and sweet recipe which is perfect for a light dinner or as an accompaniment for your main meal. This is one of those cute recipes that sounds a bit fun and exotic to use pomegranate, however it has such a unique flavour and properties that it’s worth sourcing the powder!
Read MoreDid you know that there's a fundamental difference between yoghurt and drinking a lassi in Ayurveda? This delicious lassi recipe will help to break down inflammation and is great for oedema & particularly great to consume during the Spring, Summer & Autumn Seasons.
Read MoreThis one’s great for the warmer months, when your on-the-go (please still eat sitting down, present to the deliciousness!). Because, oftentimes it’s better to plan ahead so we reach for a healthy, home-made breakfast option over muffins and BLT’s from our local cafe.
Read MoreChavutti massage a truly unique Ayurvedic treatment, which uses the a feet to massage and vitalising the body that stimulates and rejuvenates the nervous system, thereby increasing blood circulation. The combination of the release of muscle tension, the stimulation of the metabolism and the relieving of mental stress all come together to both stimulate and rejuvenate the nervous system.
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