Ritucharya: The art of changing with the seasons

Ritucharya: The art of changing with the seasons

One of the components I love of Ayurveda art and science is the attunement to the earth’s changes. For example, it considers the proper time, hour and season to collect medicines, change diet, go into purification and even when conceiving a child. The art and...
the 5 Pitta sub-doshas and how to balance them

the 5 Pitta sub-doshas and how to balance them

Now that I live in hot weather, I have my eye on the dynamic of Pitta and how to balance this fiery dosha. Having those decadent milk showers and getting near my hibiscus tea makes my life much easier and cooler.  There is no comparison in the care for pitta dosha; it...
Shiva Swarodaya and Breathontology Therapy

Shiva Swarodaya and Breathontology Therapy

Train as a breathontologist Shiva Swarodaya is an ancient Sanskrit tantric text. A comment and translation termed Satyananda Saraswati made Swara yoga in 1983. It is also termed “Phonetical astrology”: the “sound of one’s own breath” and...
Ayurveda and oral Health

Ayurveda and oral Health

Prioritizing oral health ensures that our teeth and gums remain as intact as possible, rendering dental visits less scary, less painful, and minimally invasive while simultaneously supporting robust overall health and well-being. Ayurvedic oral hygiene practices also...
What are the 5 Pancha Pranas ?

What are the 5 Pancha Pranas ?

From the moment of our birth to the moment of death, we are always breathing. Our breath rhythm, length and softness change depending on our emotions, thoughts and physical conditions. For a balanced and vital life, the quality of breath is fundamental. Understanding...