Ayurveda provides us with a very elegant and insightful perspective on the mind, and on the art of fostering its health, which is considered to be a thriving state of mental, emotional, and even spiritual well-being. The Ayurvedic tradition also offers us a number of practical, and powerfully effective, tools for balancing common disturbances of the mind.

So whether you are interested in fine-tuning the habits of your mind, strengthening your mental acuity, rejuvenating your mind and mental capacities, or just cultivating a more wholesome state of mind in general, you’ve come to the right place. We will begin by introducing, and briefly exploring the Ayurvedic perspective on the mind—and conclude with several useful practices and resources geared toward supporting you in cultivating vibrant mental and emotional health.  Learn more…

The practice of cleansing is considered a vital part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. It provides an important means of clearing accumulated waste and toxicity from the mind and the tissues, encouraging optimal health. These days, a periodic cleansing regimen is more vital to our health than ever before. Our bodies are being asked to process a seemingly endless barrage of harmful inputs such as environmental toxins, processed foods, unresolved emotions, and psychological stress. Over time, these stressors can cause toxicity to build up in the system, deposit in the tissues, and compromise our health. A periodic cleanse helps to clear these accumulations from the body.

While this cleansing model is incredibly simple, it can be quite powerful. According to Ayurveda, balanced agni is the key to optimal health and longevity. Our bodies are incredibly intelligent and cleansing gives them an important opportunity to strengthen agni. So, while it may seem hard to believe, even a simple cleanse can initiate dramatic improvements in the quality of your digestion and elimination, your cravings, your energy level, and your overall well-being. Learn more…

Yoga is much more than the practice of postures and breathing techniques, though this is a welcome entry point. Yoga is one of the 6 main philosophies of the Vedic tradition, giving a lens through which one can view and navigate the world, leading to a recognition of our true divine nature, a spiritual truth regardless of any particular religion. In order to attain this truth, Yoga attempts to bring awareness to the mind through particular disciplines (such as honesty, non-violence, purity, etc); to the body through physical postures; and to the spirit through practices such as concentration and meditation; and with the breath often serving as a connection among the three.

Yoga and Ayurveda are two interrelated branches of the same great tree of Vedic knowledge that encompasses all of human life and the entire universe. In this regard, it is important to understand the respective roles of Ayurveda and Yoga in the Vedic system. Perhaps you are just wandering into the world of Yoga, or perhaps you are deeply entrenched in Yoga. Wherever you are on the journey, Ayurveda has much to offer you.  Learn more…

Ayurveda, ancient yet timeless, gives you the means of attaining and maintaining your own optimal health and well-being. The benefits of Ayurvedic medicine have been proven over centuries of use, and its methodologies are as applicable today in the West as they were thousands of years ago in India.

Ayurveda is an unequivocally holistic tradition that reaches far beyond the realms of physical health, healing, and the prevention of disease. It has a remarkable capacity to help each of us sync up with our truest inner nature, honor and develop our strengths, hone in on our challenge areas, redirect detrimental tendencies, and offer real support wherever it is needed—so that we can better maintain balance in the face of adversity. At its root, Ayurveda is a way of life that can help each of us to claim and celebrate our capacity for a fully embodied sense of wellness.  Learn more…