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Feeling stressed, frustrated and, or irritable?  This short, cooling Pitta yoga sequence will leave you feeling calm, focused and energized. READ MORE: Watch: 12 Minute Calming Yoga Sequence For Vata Dosha, With Meditation 15 Minute Cooling Pitta Yoga Sequence It is important to incorporate yoga asana (postures), meditation and pranayama …

In Ayurvedic medicine, everything is considered to have the potential to be a medicine or a poison depending on the context in which, and the skill with which we employ it. The right foods can go a long way in maintaining health. A hearty spiced stew, for example, may be …

In Ayurveda, prakruthi (body types) are the fundamental building blocks for diagnosis, treatment and maintenance of optimal health. Once you identify your own constitution, handling stress, interacting with others and developing an unprecedented harmony in your life will become much easier. Are you a Pitta body type, Vata body type or …

The sun is very powerful. It draws the energy and moistness out of the earth and the human body. During summer it’s wise to take good care of yourself and your loved ones to ensure you’re properly hydrated. Excessive sweating causes electrolyte imbalance and dehydration which if not addressed, can …

Pitta cooling foods and drinks are an easy way to stay cool during the summer, which is not just challenging for Pittas. Every body type needs to be mindful of staying cool during the hot summer months. Pitta dosha governs metabolism and transformation in the body, including digestion. Pitta is associated …

A Pitta diet is best suited to those with a Pitta imbalance or a Pitta body type. Let’s look at the Pitta diet in detail and see what foods aggravate and pacify the Pitta dosha. In Ayurvedic medicine, diet is a therapeutic and preventative health measure to manage one’s state …

As many causes as there are for stress and anxiety, there are as many remedies around to tackle it, from foods for stress and anxiety to supplements and body therapies. While it is foolish to hope for a life only with highs, the important thing is to learn to manage …

Ahh, don’t we all just wait for the warm, delicious rays of the sun to soothe away the winter? If you are a kapha (Ayurvedic earth and water body type) you spend your life waiting for the inspiring warmth of the sun. Summer is a time of outdoor fun, long warm nights …

We’ve had several months of pitta accumulating over these hot summer months. So, how do you balance pitta again after it’s accumulated? Well, it’s about decreasing intensity, activity, and heat in all areas of your life–diet, work, relationships, exercise, or routine. You’ll also want to focus on increasing cooling, calming, …

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Ayurveda has been in existence for 5,000 years (give or take) and now is seeing a huge uprise in popularity. Ayurveda is not just in India and Sri Lanka anymore. It’s all around Europe in Portugal, Spain, Germany and Poland. It’s steadily growing in the United States, Canada and South America. So why …

As published as “Featured Today Highlight, Popular Lately, and Top 10 Blogs of the Week on Elephant Journal. Many people, particularly those who live in colder regions of the world, really look forward to the freedom and joy often associated with the summer season. Ayurveda lovers, however, actually eagerly anticipate …