A key component of an Ayurvedic lifestyle is following an Ayurvedic diet. An Ayurvedic diet consists of eating foods which are appropriate for your current doshic imbalance. In Ayurveda, we have three body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kpaha. These three types, or doshas, are composed of two elements each. Vata is made up of ether […]
The Importance of an Ayurvedic Daily Routine
The ancient healing science of Ayurveda provides multiple methods through which we can regain our health and restore balance to our lives. One method which is utilized to balance the doshas (body types) is the Ayurvedic daily routine. The Ayurvedic daily routine is transformative in assisting digestion, assimilation, and absorption. It brings the body and […]
Pacifying Pitta in the Summer
In Ayurveda, there are three basic body types or constitutions. These are known as doshas. We are a combination of all three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. In the hot summer months, Pitta dosha is very likely to become imbalanced. Pacifying Pitta in the summer is a primary concern in Ayurveda. We differentiate the doshas […]
In a Fiery State
In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, both signs and planets are classified by their elemental types. The fiery planets are Sun and Mars. The fiery signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Mars entered Leo at the end of October and turned retrograde in late January. Mars connotes battles, ambition, and aggression. Mars normally inhabits a sign […]
“The Simpsons” as Ayurvedic Archetypes
Ayurveda describes that each of us are composed of three doshas, or body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. While a multitude of means exist to describe each Ayurvedic body type, the explanation can be simplified by referring to commonly known figures. Television is a universal medium. Characters from the popular FOX series, “The Simpsons” easily embody […]