Happy Holidays!
Here we are, at the end of another eventful year. Let’s take a quiet moment this holiday season to reflect on where we have been and where we are now.[…]
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Seasonal Ayurvedic cycles and their impact on our health and well-being
I am studying Spanish right now, and last week my tutor and I talked about the weather. My tutor, who lives in Spain, confided that she hates hot weather and[…]
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How in tune are you with the daily dosha rhythms and why does it matter?
A recently published study from the United Kingdom had identified the “sweet spot” for bedtime. The researchers concluded that going to bed between 10 pm and 11 pm lowered the[…]
How to conduct a basic Ayurvedic assessment
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The doshas’ impact on physiology: Body locations, functions, and common disorders
Every time I am about to fly, I get an upset stomach. It doesn’t matter how far I travel, how early I have to get up, how much work I[…]
How to balance kapha in your yoga practice
I know someone who his colleagues and friends often describe as “a rock.” Everybody knows that he is reliable, consistent, and solid in every sense. But that solidity comes at[…]
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How to balance pitta in your yoga practice
In the past, I had a student who would barge into my studio for his private yoga session like a puffing steam engine. He told me that his work was[…]
How to balance vata in your yoga practice
Ayurveda says that when we pay conscious attention to the choices we make, activities we engage in, and foods we eat, we can restore and maintain the balance of fundamental[…]
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Dosha-specific health issues and factors that aggravate them
Imagine yourself attending a hot yoga class. Your body temperature will increase as you move through the poses (the external quality of heat will increase internal heat). The body will[…]
Too much of the same thing leads to trouble: Three main Ayurvedic principles that affect our inner balance
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Embody three main forces of nature to feel more stable, energized, and spacious
According to Samkhya philosophy, each one of us is made up of different forms of energy, light, and matter that show up as an interplay of five main elements: air,[…]
Energy, light, and matter within the human body: The three doshas and their main qualities
Last week we established that both Western science and Eastern thought (mainly, Samkhya philosophy) consider energy, matter, and light to be the building blocks of the Universe. Samkhya philosophy also[…]
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The building blocks of the Universe, and why they matter to your health and happiness
One of the most famous equations of all time (and one of the most elegant and profound) is Einstein’s E=mc2, where E represents energy, m represents mass, and c represents[…]
Can Ayurveda improve your relationship with your mother? Lessons from understanding your Ayurvedic type
Some years ago, I taught a yoga series titled Yoga for Your Type; it was based on developing a better understanding of one’s Ayurvedic type and dominant qualities. All of[…]
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Three main yogic frameworks for understanding your state of well-being
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What do you need most right now? Let us know and win a free yoga course
Thank you for reading our articles! As you wrap up the summer and move into a more consistent work mode, your needs will probably change, too. We would like to[…]
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Get creative about switching back to work mode
I spent the last two weeks on vacation in Central Oregon, hiking and biking in the woods, reading and having quality family time. While on vacation, my days unfolded at[…]
Short “yoga snacks” for summer activities: Long drives, golfing and biking
Whether or not you golf, bike or drive long distances, you can use the short yoga practices below to reconnect to you body, deepen your breath and get yourself moving.[…]
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What will you find if you turn within? Yogic approach to meditation
One of the things I missed the most during the past year was travel. I really enjoy a complete change of scenery that puts distance between you and your usual[…]
Happy Global Yoga Therapy Day! Celebrate by connecting with healthcare and yoga professionals
A yoga student said to me once: “I have all the tools I need to deal with my current issue, but I don’t use them. I know the kinds of[…]
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