Dry brushing, called garshana in Sanskrit, wakes up your mind and metabolism, improves immunity, removes cellular waste, and increases natural glow. Treat yourself to this activating ritual in the morning before bathing.

Medhya rasayana is a group of Ayurvedic herbs and preparations that are used to improve memory, intellect, and mental health. The word "medhya" means mind, and "rasayana" means rejuvenation.

Vata is a combination of the ether and air elements. It embodies the energy of movement, and it is light, airy and rising. It is responsible for creativity, communication, breath, heartbeat and elimination.

Kapha is a combination of the water and earth elements. It embodies the energy of building and holding structure. It is responsible for love, patience, stability and lubrication. When kapha is too elevated, a person may experience lethargy, depression, sinus congestion, brain fog, swelling, puffiness, greed or attachment.

Pitta dosha is the fire element (plus a little bit of water) within us. It embodies the energy of transformation. It is responsible for metabolism, body temperature, joy, radiance, confidence, willpower, and mental agility. When pitta is too elevated, a person may experience anger, irritability, judgment, rashes, diarrhea, inflammation, headaches, heartburn, burnout, adrenal fatigue, or vision issues.

As more and more Ayurvedic products make their way onto the scene, it can be a lot to navigate… We often find ourselves wondering, which products are being produced as ethically and sustainably as possible? And which companies are actually aligning with the quality Ayurveda?

Are you skipping your self care practices like exercise, sleep or nourishment? Are you neglecting important relationships in your life? Are you noticing that your creativity, the quality of your work, or your enthusiasm is declining? These are signs that burnout could be on the way, and it’s time to implement these 10 actionable burnout prevention hacks.

Women, and people in female bodies, are burnt out. It has us wondering — was the second wave of feminism a capitalist drive to increase societal productivity, masquerading as a social justice movement? What if we remembered our cyclical nature, honored our bodies, and rested more?

Have you ever heard of the doshas? …or wondered about your Ayurvedic mind body type? In Ayurvedic physiology, the five elements form specific pairs to create the three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha.

When you think about what it means to be resilient, what do you feel? If for you, the word resilient brings up resentment, frustration, or anger — we get it. Let’s talk about why that response is valid, and how a reframe might serve not only you, but the collective shift toward a more compassionate world.

Ayurveda offers such a beautiful container for ritual and it is always the thing that helps me come back to myself and restore the practices that actually feel good. If you’re ready to dream up your very own at-home Ayurvedic retreat, here are some tips for making it happen…

Late summer comprises the most fiery moments of a season that is already ruled by fire. You might notice that things might be feeling a little spicy. Heat has been building for months, which means pitta has likely accumulated in the body. As a result, you may notice an increase in the pitta-type challenges…

Of all the things that people want to know about Ayurveda, we get the most questions about cleansing. If you’ve found yourself here, you might be asking yourself… What is an Ayurvedic cleanse? How do I cleanse the Ayurvedic way? What does an Ayurvedic detox entail? Or what can I eat while on an Ayurvedic cleanse?

Fall is the vata season and vata is the dosha of creativity, inspiration, joy, and clarity. We all have vata dosha within us, which means we all have the potential to access these aspects of ourselves. When vata is thriving, these qualities have the opportunity to shine.

If you feel like it’s difficult to get out of bed, let alone stay energized all day... you are not alone.

These challenges are common among people today — and it’s generally because we are all processing a lot.

We are processing the ups and downs of the world we’re living in, but there is often something else going on inside of us.

In a lot of ways, taking a reset is really about revisiting the practice of listening. First and foremost, listening to our bodies. Then, listening to the needs of our communities and the planet. But what is the process of listening, and how can it tangiby support us in our lives?

Ayurvedically speaking, dry eyes are a result of a vata imbalance, inflammation a result of a pitta imbalance, while puffy or swollen eyes point to a kapha imbalance. These simple, DIY eye care remedies you can utilize to maintain the health and vitality of your vision and eyes.

Panchakarma (PK) is a series of ancient Ayurvedic therapies that cleanse and detoxify the body to initiate optimal healing. The therapies involve a variety of oils and teas, a simple mono-diet, as well as a week of deep dedication to self-care and downtime. The process of preparing begins a month before the actual cleansing…

It’s time to quiet down enough to listen and learn, so that we can find informed ways to best support the movement toward ending racial injustice in America. We invite you, especially if you’re white, to think critically about how you can listen, learn and take action in your own way. Here are some ideas.

Salt water nasal cleansing, called Jala Neti in Ayurveda, helps to clean the nasal passages, enabling the sinuses to drain freely. The process involves pouring salt water into one nostril, allowing it pass through the sinus cavity, and drain through the other nostril or the mouth.