Mindful Travel Practices
As our students (and teachers) prepare for the end of our recient Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Foundation course in Thailand – we embark on the long and sometimes stressful journey back home. Ayurveda teaches us that the very act of travel – while amazing and adventourous – tends to aggravate Vata Dosha. Long delays and canceled flights… traffic jams… inclement weather… crowds… wrangling little ones…. all these factors and more can make traveling during the holiday season stressful. Yet, getting together with friends and family is a big part of what makes the season so special. Is it possible to travel stress-free? Once we understand what imbalances are caused by travel, we can take steps to protect ourselves and prevent them from developing. Learn all the tools, tips and tricks to travel 100% Stress Free!
5 Tips to Stay Hydrated the Ayurvedic Way
How many times have you been told that you should drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated? Well that’s not exactly accurate according to ayurveda. It’s a little bit more complicated than that. We have to take a few things into consideration; the season,...
5 Tips to Stay Hydrated the Ayurvedic Way
How many times have you been told that you should drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated? Well that’s not exactly accurate according to ayurveda. It’s a little bit more complicated than that. We have to take a few things into consideration; the season,...
A Dinner Date With The Three Gunas
Introducing Tamas, Rajas, and SattvaAuthor: Marlee OsbornImagine you’re going to dinner with three of your friends. You arrive at the restaurant first and glance at the menu while you wait.Your first friend arrives. She’s wearing a black sweater and baggy pants that...