As summer wanes and we inch towards autumn, from an Ayurvedic perspective we move from Pitta season (hot, humid) to Vata season (cold, dry). Are you feeling the shift in the temperature, light, or the smell of the air? Maybe you’ve felt an uptick in anxiety, disrupted sleep, evening hot flashes, or even insomnia as […]

A few years ago, I spent five weeks at a traditional Ayurvedic healing center in India. It was a life changing and transformational experience. Each day someone on staff, who embodied love and care in the deepest of ways, would bring me a cup of this tea. I sat on my porch looking out at […]

After the annual spring Cleanse & Restore I received many questions about whether participants should maintain a plant-based diet or eat meat. This is a deeply personal decision. Luckily Ayurveda does not advocate that everyone be vegan nor that everyone eat meat. It truly depends. Given everyone has a unique mind-body constitution, what is best […]

Chutneys grace most Indian dining tables, each region having their own signature. A chutney is similar to a relish or jam. They can be sweet, sour, or savory made with fruit, vegetables, or herbs. What chutneys have in common are fresh ingredients ground together. At one time, a mortar & pestle would have been used […]

According to Ayurveda, the ‘vital nectar of life’ is a subtle energy in the body that is referred to as ojas. Ojas is the essence that provides strong immunity, nourishment to the tissues, and stability to the mind. It is seen as luster in the eyes, strength in the body, resistance to disease, efficient digestion, and […]

The natural world is beginning her shift towards autumn. The early morning air is crisp now. The evening light is changing. Living in alignment with the seasons we can harmonize our nature with the natural world’s cycles. The grounding and calming qualities of moon mylk (aka caffeine-free nutritive drinks made from dairy or nut mylk) […]

Ayurveda believes good health begins in the gut and that many diseases can be traced back to poor digestion. This is a classic Ayurvedic tea for supporting digestive health.  Whether you have a digestive imbalance or you simply want to support optimal digestion, this is a wonderful gentle daily tea. Enjoy a cup before or after a meal, […]

If you are a coffee drinker, ditch the coffee for this healthy morning alternative.  If you are looking for something warm to tuck you in at night, this too is your drink. In Ayurveda, homemade nut milk combined with dates, spices, and ghee is revered for building ojas.  Ojas is the vital essence that boosts […]

Have you wondered why there is such an emphasis on detoxing the liver in the spring? Your body is incredible at regenerating but sometimes after a long winter of heavy and rich foods, giving your liver a little love and support can be incredibly beneficial. Eastern medicine tells us that each season corresponds with an […]

CHAI tea is a staple across India and also in my kitchen.  I love its intoxicating aroma that fills the house while on the stove.  It is a perfect everyday drink for the colder months.  There are countless ways to make chai.  I have several varieties posted to my blog. This recipe, I adapted from […]