Exercise the right way for your qualities
The best movement varies by dosha We all know that the benefits of exercise are huge. Years ago a healthcare client i had told me “motion is synonymous with life” and that’s a fact. We need to move a lot…
Start
If you haven’t spent much time on self-care, wellness or anti-aging, these “Start” posts will give you foundational practices to begin to incorporate and try out.
Get serious about meditation
One of the most important things you'll ever do in your life is meditate. It has physical and spiritual benefits.
What are your doshas?
Doshas -- Vata, Pitta and Kapha -- may not be what you think. Here are some facts.
Lemon water is GOOD—but be wise
Drinking warm water with lemon first thing in the morning jump-starts your system.
Relax your mind and increase joy with your morning routine
Does your morning routine enhance your whole day or is it so frenetic that you’re scattered before you even start? In Ayurveda, how you begin the day is so important that doing it well and consciously has a name – Dinacharya.
Optimize your breathing with a neti pot
Neti pots aren’t a new idea. You fill a small ceramic or stainless spouted pot with warm salt water and pour it through your nostrils. This can really help you breathe easy.
Scrape the gunk off your tongue
In Ayurveda, that coating on your tongue in the morning is important for evaluating your state of wellness. The coating is called ama, which essentially means toxins, and you don’t want to leave it on the tongue.
Warm up your water
Stop stressing your digestion with iced drinks—choose room temp or even better, warm your water up.