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 Tangible Ways to Practice Yogic Philosophy
The roots of yoga go back thousands of years and yogic philosophy has emerged from so many different texts over the years that the number of teachings is overwhelmingly big. It can be easy to get lost in philosophising and not be sure on how to apply them to our lives...
The Future of Ayurvedic Medicine in the United States
Author: Jacky RaeWith the launch of the new National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) begins an exciting time for the Ayurvedic Profession in the United States and beyond. Students are now required to obtain a NAMACB certification which...
Ginger: the Universal Medicine
Author: Jacky RaeZingiber officianle, or ginger, also known as the Universal Medicine, is a root with the following properties:Carminative (antigas)Cardiotonic (cardiovascular enhancing)Antiatherosclerotic (cholesterol-reducing)Antimicrobial (reduces...