Tracyann Thomas
Ayurveda for the Summer Season
The days surrounding the Summer Solstice is the season with the most heat, the longest days and therefore the most activity & stimulation.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Light-Dark Cycle
The light-dark cycle is a very important truth of life. Nature is profoundly cued by the amount of light in its environment, as are we.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Fall is Soup Time
This is the time of year for soups, stews, and all things warm and moist.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jul 9, 2022
- 5 min
Coconut is Summertime's Medicine
Coconut is a medicinal gem for hot weather and anywhere it is Summertime.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
An Ayurvedic Perspective on Allergies
Ayurveda has a wealth of wisdom to offer regarding allergies with a unique perspective and several tools.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Mar 4, 2022
- 4 min
Caffeine & Ayurvedic Alternatives
Caffeine is a physically addictive substance, albeit an acceptable one in our culture, but it comes with a myriad of health consequences.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Green Coconut Soup with Beet Greens & Zucchini
Beet greens have a high-quality nutrition profile as they are loaded with several vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
Coconutty Sweet Potato Soup
This soup is nourishing to the tissues, calming to the nervous system, and easy on digestion.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Sep 4, 2021
- 3 min
Shifting Energies from Summer to Fall
Ritu Sandhi is an opportune time to release excess heat and allow you to move into Fall with more balance and strength.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Aug 10, 2021
- 4 min
Doshas: Ayurvedic Constitutions
Knowing your Ayurvedic dosha is a phenomenal tool for life. It simply allows you to evolve to a more ideal state of health.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
Astringent Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)
The Astringent Taste is called kashaya in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Earth bringing the qualities cool, dry, and heavy.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
Bitter Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)
Bitter Taste is called tikta in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Ether bringing the qualities cool, light, and dry.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
Balancing Vata while Traveling
Having some supportive self-care tools while you travel is helpful for all but it's a MUST for Vata types.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Pungent Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)
Pungent taste is called Katu in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Fire and Air providing the qualities of hot, dry, and light.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
How Summer affects the Body & Mind according to Ayurveda
During Summer when the heat is on, everyone will experience an increase in Pitta dosha.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
Salty Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)
SALTY taste is called Lavana in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Water & Fire providing the qualities heavy, hot & oily.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Sour Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)
Sour taste is called Amla in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Fire providing the qualities of liquid, heating, oily & light.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Sweet Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)
The SWEET taste is called Madhura in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Water providing the qualities heavy, cooling, and oily.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Jun 2, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of Taste in Ayurveda ~
Each of the six Ayurvedic tastes denotes a particular biological function and energetic influence that creates changes in our system.
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Tracyann Thomas
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
How to Find Balance in Fall
Our medicine for this Vata season will be to adjust & attune our diet & lifestyle to accommodate for this energetic & physical shift.
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