Nasya ~ the Ayurvedic practice of administering herbal oils or medicated substances through the nasal passages ~ is a deeply therapeutic ritual that nourishes the senses, clears the mind, and balances the doshas, especially vata and kapha dosha in the head and neck region.

Here is a beautiful version of Moon Milk to sip on in the evening that will offer you some revitalizing support. This concoction will help coax your nervous system down a few notches with the help of the enchanting nervine butterfly blue pea and mild sedative nutmeg to lull you into a rejuvenative and restorative sleep.

Having regular practices in place that help quiet the mind and promote stillness to calm the nervous system is paramount for vata balance.

Spring beckons in a time of great cleansing so that we can release toxins, reset our digestive fire, and strengthen our immunity.

Daylight Savings Time is happening this weekend, but for just one hour of change, it sure can cause disruption of our circadian rhythms.

Ultimately, Irregularity in food patterns and meal times creates irregularity in the digestive system.

The days surrounding the Summer Solstice is the season with the most heat, the longest days and therefore the most activity & stimulation.

Ayurveda offers an abundance of timeless wisdom on how to avoid diet-related diseases.

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.

This is the time of year for soups, stews, and all things warm and moist.

Spring is an important time to prioritize boosting digestive fire and decongesting any stagnant energy & excess mucus to avoid imbalances.

The Kitchari Cleanse is a tool that can be pulled out time and again anytime you need to reset digestion, avoid illness or simplify meals.

The Winter Solstice marks the astronomical beginning of Winter and gives us the longest period of darkness in a 24 hour period.

Making sure we also shift our daily routine with the Sun is an important part of lifestyle medicine for preventative health.

It is important to have practices that support and nourish the ears to help balance Vata during Fall.

Fall brings more Vata energy into our environment and into our bodies & minds. One way to counteract this is with a warm oil scalp massage.

Adjusting our diet & lifestyle to accommodate for the energetic shift during the Fall season is a powerful way to stay balanced.

One of the most auspicious times to do an at-home Kitchari Cleanse is when Summer begins to fade into Fall.

Ritu Sandhi is an opportune time to release excess heat and allow you to move into Fall with more balance and strength.

During Spring, we should naturally shift to lighter, more alkalizing foods and fewer calories if we’re living in sync with Nature.