Tracyann ThomasJun 72 minShitali Pranayama ~ Cooling BreathShitali Pranayama is designed to reduce body temperature and in doing so, it also calms the mind and the emotions and reduces stress.
Tracyann ThomasJun 66 minAyurveda for the Summer SeasonThe days surrounding the Summer Solstice is the season with the most heat, the longest days and therefore the most activity & stimulation.
Tracyann ThomasApr 73 minDry Brushing for Stagnant LymphOne Ayurvedic technique to support the movement of your lymph is Garshana, also called dry brushing.
Tracyann ThomasApr 54 minAyurveda for the Spring SeasonSpring is an important time to prioritize boosting digestive fire and decongesting any stagnant energy & excess mucus to avoid imbalances.
Tracyann ThomasApr 56 minHow To Do a Gentle At-Home Ayurvedic CleanseThe Kitchari Cleanse is a tool that can be pulled out time and again anytime you need to reset digestion, avoid illness or simplify meals.
Tracyann ThomasApr 14 minAn Ayurvedic Perspective on AllergiesAyurveda has a wealth of wisdom to offer regarding allergies with a unique perspective and several tools.
Tracyann ThomasMar 54 minCaffeine & Ayurvedic AlternativesCaffeine is a physically addictive substance, albeit an acceptable one in our culture, but it comes with a myriad of health consequences.
Tracyann ThomasJan 112 minOur Mental NatureThere are three very important energies in Vedic wisdom that intricately dictate our mental nature.
Tracyann ThomasOct 20, 20212 minFollow the Sun as the Seasons ChangeMaking sure we also shift our daily routine with the Sun is an important part of lifestyle medicine for preventative health.
Tracyann ThomasSep 30, 20213 minOiling Your Scalp to Balance VataFall brings more Vata energy into our environment and into our bodies & minds. One way to counteract this is with a warm oil scalp massage.
Tracyann ThomasSep 24, 20212 minThe Art of BeingMake a regular daily habit of stepping back from the constant doing, turn off your devices, quiet your mind and just be.
Tracyann ThomasSep 18, 20215 minAyurvedic Diet & Lifestyle for FallAdjusting our diet & lifestyle to accommodate for the energetic shift during the Fall season is a powerful way to stay balanced.
Tracyann ThomasSep 4, 20213 minShifting Energies from Summer to FallRitu Sandhi is an opportune time to release excess heat and allow you to move into Fall with more balance and strength.
Tracyann ThomasAug 13, 20213 minOjas: A Key to Immunity in AyurvedaOjas is one of the most health-promoting agents of the body. It gives our bodies vitality & immunity and it fights against aging & disease.
Tracyann ThomasAug 11, 20214 minDoshas: Ayurvedic ConstitutionsKnowing your Ayurvedic dosha is a phenomenal tool for life. It simply allows you to evolve to a more ideal state of health.
Tracyann ThomasJun 22, 20212 minHow Summer affects the Body & Mind according to AyurvedaDuring Summer when the heat is on, everyone will experience an increase in Pitta dosha.
Tracyann ThomasJun 21, 20213 minSalty Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)SALTY taste is called Lavana in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Water & Fire providing the qualities heavy, hot & oily.
Tracyann ThomasJun 14, 20212 minSour 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.
Tracyann ThomasJun 2, 20212 minThe 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.
Tracyann ThomasApr 25, 20212 minAdjusting Your Diet for Spring ~ Align with NatureDuring Spring, we should naturally shift to lighter, more alkalizing foods and fewer calories if we’re living in sync with Nature.