Ayurveda tells us that both the physical body and the emotional body can be rejuvenated through massages, facials and body therapies. some of these treatments call for year-round practice, while others work as seasonal pick-me-ups. While this book is intended as a means to comfortably and easily embrace Ayurvedic practice on your own, a trip to an Ayurvedic spa or wellness … [Read more...]

Ayurvedic skin care begins with abhyanga, a therapeutic self-applied oil massage that nourishes the skin. Because looking good depends on feeling good, giving yourself a massage every day may be the best beauty secret you can utilize. The combination of the gentle motion of the message and the healing power of herb-infused oils is optimum for stimulating the dosha energies to … [Read more...]

Your constitution, or dosha, is affected by not just your food intake, but also by how you eat. how you feel when you eat and how long you take to have a meal, even when you snack. follow the simple principles below to ensure optimal digestion. Maintain a state of calm while eating. Eating under stressful; circumstances turns your body into a pressure cooker, causing … [Read more...]

In Indian tradition, eyes radiate powerful energy- look at any painting of the Goddesses' almond-shaped eyes. Keeping the eyes healthy is the best way to keep their power at their peak, not to mention the best way to discourage dark circles, fine lines, and red, itchy, watery eyes. The Ayurvedic approach to caring for the eye itself; the skin around the eyes area is unique … [Read more...]

According to Ayurveda Ojas is the foundation of inner beauty. Ayurveda teaches that health and beauty are the results of powerful energy within us; the more of it we have in us, the better we look and feel. Maximizing this energy is the essential goal o Ayurveda. This energy is called Ojas which means that which invigorates.   Ojas is the life force, the energy that … [Read more...]