New Age Ayurveda

For some women menstruation stops quite neatly. For others it is like tidal waves at irregular intervals before dwindling to nothing. The average age when the period stops is 52. However the internal shifts may begin well before that and continue beyond that benchmark. This very individual process depends on …

I have always asked myself why is Ayurveda sacred medicine. Here’s what I’ve found. In Ayurveda medicine, one size prescription does not fit all.  This means that Ayurvedic treatments are tailored to each person’s unique constitution or prakriti. In other words, the type of Ayurveda Medicine you receive will depend on …

We live in a world where resiliency is key. It is like money in the bank: you want to have it when you need it. The noise and speed of life make it clear that to thrive we need to flow with change. Because of the massive number of inputs …

Have you experienced waking early to greet the sun as it begins the day, or the feeling of enveloping stillness watching a sunset? These simple moments powerfully remind us of our truly deep connection with nature. Dinacharya, daily routine, is what we do each day to remember this connection. Going …

Sometimes people think I have magical powers because I can often predict peoples’ diet and lifestyle habits even if I don’t know them very well. The way someone behaves (and eats!) gives me a lot of insight into their doshic make up. And not only that, but also gives glaring …

I like to call this Creamy Dreamy Drink! The finely ground pumpkin and chia seeds makes this surprisingly rich and creamy. Both pumpkin seeds and chia seeds are rich in amino acid tryptophan which promises you a trip to your dreamland! Did I mention it’s super-delicious to taste! Milk in Sanskrit …

The current fad in creativity is to  bow to the undisciplined lifestyles of Vata or the Vata deranged and give the go ahead to work late into the night.  It’s sold as something exotic and worn as a badge of honor. Vatas, creatives, and others  claim and truly believe their best work is …

Ayurveda dates back thousands of years just like Yoga. Both aim to improve your health mentally and spiritually as well as your happiness. The practices of Ayurveda and Yoga are very similar practices especially regarding how they effect your mental strength and abilities. Ayurvedic practices influence different aspects of the …

Growing up in the Eastern culture in India, very early on, I was absorbed in the tradition of embracing our Earth as the mother (feminine) aspect of Creation. It makes a lot of sense why we call Earth as our “mother” as it is this earth that has given life, and keeps giving life, …

Cleansing and detoxification are primary focuses of Ayurveda. Much of the practice of routine (dinacharya) individually tailored to each dosha, is rooted in principals that prevent the accumulation of toxins. But, no matter how clean a life we live we are inevitably exposed to toxins from the food we eat, …

It may seem that symptoms like gas, acne, skin rashes and indigestion are small annoyances that we have to cope with, but the rishis who wrote the Ayurvedic texts more than 5,000 years ago knew differently. They understood that our bodies naturally want to be in sync with nature, and …

Yoga Nidra is now my go-to any time I need deep relaxation. It used to be a bath, then add abhyanga once I learned about Ayurveda.  Now, for preventative medicine, as well as luxurious self-care, I lie on my back for an hour.  Of course, it’s more than that. This …

Don’t get me wrong I love spa days, massages, pedicures and the like, but I find it nearly impossible to make time for them these days (truth be told I’ve never consistently made time for them in my life!). Thing is, like many of us, I grew up believing that …

Do you sometimes think that your skin looks and feels like a lizard? Most of us have dealt with dry skin issues and know the feeling.  It’s important to know that dry skin is more than just an external problem of the skin.  It’s actually an indication of an imbalance …

(As originally posted as “Featured Today” highlight and in the “Popular Lately” section on Elephant Journal) “Eat well and get plenty of exercise.” We hear this blanket statement of ‘health’ all the time in the health and wellness world. Doctors prescribe it, the media promotes it, and so we practice it. …

By Vedika Global 2-Month Ayurveda Self-Care Course Graduate Kate Aughenbaugh I recently went on a sabbatical from my career when I felt my health going downhill. My doctor confirmed my suspicions by diagnosing me with high blood pressure. In response to this, I attended Vedika Global’s 2-Month Ayurveda Self-Care Course with a Sankalpa, or intention, …

Congratulations! You have scheduled your first Ayurvedic consultation, or are considering making an appointment. If you feel apprehensive about your first consultation, you are not alone. Many people feel the exact same way just because they don’t know what to expect. Let’s face it; you might not know someone who …

In a few more weeks many of us will be in full Thanksgiving Day mode. Perhaps we’ll be traveling great distances to see our family and friends and spending time deciding what we are going to prepare for dinner. Ah, yes dinner: turkey, sweet potatoes and everyone’s favorite, pumpkin pie. …

I know you may be asking, “What’s with this obsession with oil and self-massage in Ayurveda?” Or maybe, “Why do I need to massage myself daily?” Good questions. You may also be asking yourself, “Is self-massage really going to be better than or as good as if someone else gives …

Heart health might be the most important aspect of health in Ayurveda. The ancient Ayurvedic texts refer to the heart as the home of the Self, the center of consciousness and therefore the mind. This also includes feelings and emotions, among other things. In my experience, successful work with people …

The change of season is upon us and with it comes an opportunity to transition to new ways of being. This time of year is great for reflection and planning as we go into the winter months. It is also a time for extra rest and caring for your body in gentle and respectful ways. From …

If you’re moving too fast and trying to do too many things at once, then you are only skimming the surface of life and losing vitality and joy. Here are six simple things you can do to feel better right now!

Fall is here and that means it’s Vata season. The weather is cooler, the wind is blowing, the air is dry and all natural life is going dormant for the coming winter. This is the time to adjust to new lifestyle practices to keep the system in balance, and disease …

This five part series explores a ‘Guided Home Cleanse’ with Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor and Panchakarma Specialist Allison Bransfield Morse. Allison runs The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont just outside of Burlington, and offers traditional Panchakarma (PK) on site as well as at a distance. This series explores what’s involved with a …

Using food to avoid feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, excitement, anger, sadness or self-hatred is a sign of dangerous underlying problems. If your eating is a tool to make yourself instantly feel “better,” addiction is likely to occur in the form of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Do you feel …