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!
Ama in Ayurveda
In the realm of Ayurvedic medicine, the concept of Ama—undigested material—is pivotal for understanding the genesis of disease and the maintenance of health. Rooted in centuries-old texts, this principle offers insights into the systemic imbalances that contribute to...
Rasayānas: Why detoxing is only half the work
Detoxing has been all the rage the last decade or so. We at yoga veda are totally for this trend. However (and it’s a rather important however), it really doesn’t stop there. In ayurveda detox programs called Panchakarma पंचकर्म are temporary measures used to...
Ama in Ayurveda
In the realm of Ayurvedic medicine, the concept of Ama—undigested material—is pivotal for understanding the genesis of disease and the maintenance of health. Rooted in centuries-old texts, this principle offers insights into the systemic imbalances that contribute to...