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Crowning Glory: The Sacred Symbolism of Hair in Indian Tradition

Crowning Glory: The Sacred Symbolism of Hair in Indian Tradition

Erin Bateman
Tagged: AYURVEDA
Across centuries and cultures, hair has carried layered meanings. But in Indian philosophy, it is often seen as a powerful medium of energy - a conduit of prana (life force)...
Ayurvedic Wisdom For Every Stage of Female Health

Ayurvedic Wisdom For Every Stage of Female Health

Erin Bateman
Tagged: AYURVEDA
Ayurveda offers a deeply nurturing approach to female health, recognising the shifting needs of the body, mind and spirit across each life stage. Whether you're navigating your monthly cycle, managing...
Cooling Ayurvedic Recipes for Pitta Season

Cooling Ayurvedic Recipes for Pitta Season

Erin Bateman
Tagged: AYURVEDA
Summer marks Pitta season, a time governed by the elements of fire and water. When Pitta is in balance, it brings clarity, confidence and vitality. But too much heat, whether...
Is It Burnout, Or Is It Pitta Imbalance?

Is It Burnout, Or Is It Pitta Imbalance?

Erin Bateman
Tagged: AYURVEDA
We live in a culture that glorifies doing the maximum, being everything to everyone all at once. We place so much importance on the hustle, the early start, the high...
Ayurvedic Tips for Preventing and Recovering from a Cold

Ayurvedic Tips for Preventing and Recovering from a Cold

Anita Kaushal
Tagged: AYURVEDA
As the autumn air cools, we move into the Vata season; one in which the qualities of cold, dry, light, rough and unpredictability become dominant. This can cause colds, as...
Gujarati Khichdi Recipe by Bestselling Chef Maunika Gowardhan

Gujarati Khichdi Recipe by Bestselling Chef Maunika Gowardhan

Anita Kaushal
Tagged: AYURVEDA
Looking for a wholesome, comforting dish that’s packed with flavor and nutrition? Chef Maunika Gowardhan, bestselling cookbook author and Indian food writer, brings you a classic recipe straight from the...
Lunar eclipse

Vedic Astrology: Purva Bhadrapada, The Seat Of This Eclipse, Is A Fierce, Multi-layered Nakshatra

Anita Kaushal
Tagged: AYURVEDA
Mauli’s astrology insights are courtesy of @nymphofneptune. Hedy Noemi is an astrologer and intuitive guide. Book your personal session here. This eclipse season is different. The last one we had was...
Ayurvedic Tips For Caring For Summer Damaged Skin

Ayurvedic Tips For Caring For Summer Damaged Skin

Anita Kaushal
While a little sun attributes to a warm glow, prolonged exposure causes skin to suffer with dryness, redness, and a tired complexion. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the sun's heat can...
Himalayan Salts

Ayurvedic Remedies for Travel Bloating

Anita Kaushal
Tagged: AYURVEDA
All things have their downsides, and with travel, these can include jet lag, water retention, swelling, and a feeling of being bloated and uncomfortable. As with all things in Ayurveda,...
Vedic Astrology Mercury Retrogade

Vedic Astrology: Your Guide to Mercury Retrograde This August

Anita Kaushal
Tagged: AYURVEDA
Mauli’s astrology insights are courtesy of @nymphofneptune. Hedy Noemi is an astrologer and intuitive guide. Book your personal session here.   It's that time of year again. On August 5th, just...
Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?

Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?

Anita Kaushal
Tagged: AYURVEDA
With intermittent fasting gaining popularity, many are rethinking the need for breakfast. Let’s explore the benefits of skipping breakfast, essential considerations for intermittent fasting, and what to eat or avoid...
Is Caffeine Good for You – An Ayurvedic Perspective

Is Caffeine Good for You – An Ayurvedic Perspective

Anita Kaushal
Tagged: AYURVEDA
Caffeine, or rather coffee, is a beloved morning ritual, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, and a wholesome place to connect beyond pub culture. Yet, you may be unsure how Ayurveda views this...