In Ayurveda, ojas is considered the very essence of vitality and the foundation of radiant health. It’s described as the refined end-product of proper digestion ~ both of food and life experiences.

Knowing your Ayurvedic dosha is a phenomenal tool for life. It simply allows you to evolve to a more ideal state of health.

During Summer when the heat is on, everyone will experience an increase in Pitta dosha.

SALTY taste is called Lavana in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Water & Fire providing the qualities heavy, hot & oily.

Sour taste is called Amla in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Fire providing the qualities of liquid, heating, oily & light.

Each of the six Ayurvedic tastes denotes a particular biological function and energetic influence that creates changes in our system.

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

In Ayurveda, performing a daily self-massage, called abhyanga, is an essential daily ritual for overall health and wellbeing.

If you’re dealing with a challenged digestive system in the morning and feeling a bit nauseous, there's definitely an Ayurvedic solution!

The Winter Solstice will soon be here ushering in the coldest, darkest days of the year.

Our medicine for this Vata season will be to adjust & attune our diet & lifestyle to accommodate for this energetic & physical shift.

Making sure you take the time and steps to properly CHILL OUT, literally and figuratively, will help keep you smiling all Summer long.