Here are some of the US-based groups that recognize or accredit our courses: College in the State of North Carolina. We are a college approved by the state of North Carolina to teach Ayurveda at the Ayurvedic Health Counselor and...
Can I study on my own schedule? What are minimum attendance requirements? Each week, you can listen to the pre-recorded presentations on your own schedule. Live review classes will meet 3 times each week, including convenient options...
Is Vata your main body type (dosha)? Are you creative and imaginative? Do you have an active mind that...
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How to Balance Vata with an Ayurvedic Diet
How to Balance Vata with Lifestyle
How to Balance Vata Digestion (Vishama Agni)
Clear blue skies in August seem timeless and carefree, yet this month is a critical month to prepare your body for fall. The season seems to change with an August thunderstorm, rain and wind that is fantastic and quick. The storm is abruptly followed by...
Constitutional nutrition optimizes health using simple, practical biocharacteristics curated from Greek and...
September evenings are full of stillness and the sound of crickets in the dry grass. Vegetation becomes sparse. Garden stems are leggy. Even the midday sun seems a bit darker. Evening coolness reminds us that although we wish summer could last forever,...
What is Kapha (Anabolic Body Type)? Kapha dosha is characterized by growth of tissue....
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How to Balance Kapha with Diet
Balance Kapha Dosha with Simple Holistic Lifestyle Approaches
A healthy daily routine with regular mealtimes is essential for good health. While the mind loves the freedom to eat whatever, and whenever it wants, the body loves stability. And eating off schedule not only causes indigestion, it...
Autumn is a Vata season characterized by degeneration, the ending of things. By the end of October, there's no turning...
November brings our hearts back home. The smell of turkey, the comfort of warm mashed potatoes with gravy, and gratitude for the harvest celebrated on Thanksgiving make food the centerpiece of November. Breaking bread, food, and togetherness are...
Sunlight is steadily returning. A warm day or two could leave congestion and upper respiratory conditions in its wake. In the Spring, it's the warm days that make you sick. After fighting the cold all winter long, your body is unprepared for the sudden...
What is Pitta (Metabolic Body Type)? Pitta is easily overheated and has the qualities...
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Pitta Balancing Diet (+ Links to Easy Recipes & Best Foods)
How to Balance Pitta Dosha: Lifestyle Tips & Strategies
Ayurveda seems to exude a certain ease, as if it were second nature. In a complex world, there's something simple and very personal about Ayurveda's approach to healing. You might even wonder where this ease of Ayurveda comes from. The answer is...
Most people don't feel anything at all after a meal. Or, they have only a vague idea of how food makes them feel after they swallow it. So, they eat on autopilot. But what if you were aware of how your body reacts to food? You would...
Fourth of July fireworks initiate the celebratory feeling that runs throughout July. The fun of backyard barbecues, playful picnics, the excitement of summer vacation, and the thrill of road trips make this a month to look forward to. July is a time to...
Spring - Mid-February - Mid May The spring is a watery season of warming temperatures. Snow melts making the rivers full and muddy. Warm temperatures encourage tender young sprouts and sweet sap to run in the vasculature of maple...
The quiet solitude of January makes it a perfect month for deep thought, rest, and contemplation. The dark, introspective winter seems to bury all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, bringing the previous year to a complete rest. As the...
What can you learn about your body from looking in the mirror? What clues to your health can you find on your tongue? Your tongue tells an incredibly detailed story about what's going on inside your body. It acts as a window into each organ of your body,...
Have you caught 'Spring Fever'? By April spring fever is in full swing. You may have been hibernating indoors throughout March to avoid the tumultuous weather, but by the time April rolls around, the great outdoors is calling....
A Season of Deficiency & Change Autumn is a season of deficiency and change. When the temperature starts to drop, the body scrambles to protect itself from heat loss. Nourishing foods, especially soups, seem all the more enticing...
How exactly does the food you eat nourish your entire body? Ayurveda offers a unique understanding of how to choose the right healing foods to nourish your body's tissues. In Ayurvedic nutrition, tissue rebuilding begins the moment you eat a...
Break out the flip flops and tank tops! Summer is officially here. As the weather heats up and the sun shines ever brighter, summer festivities beckon constant fun. Gardens flourish, humidity rises, bugs abound and children are excited to be at play. ...
For most, March is a month of renewal. The dark days of winter have passed, the evenings are brighter, flowers are starting to bloom, and crowds of joggers resume their regular circuit. As your skin starts to shed its winter cost of insulating fats, now...
Are you interested in Ayurvedic herbs but don't know where to begin? With a few herbs, you can make formulas to address a myriad of symptoms and imbalances. How to Make a Formula Formulas generally consist of 3-5...
Cooking in the winter is a delight. As you stand by the warm stove, its heat and aromas will fill your house. The winter chill is softened by this warmth. A cozy evening indoors is all the more appealing when Jack Frost nips at your nose. As you cuddle...
Your Body in Winter Early winter starts in late November and lasts through mid January. As the days grow shorter, they grow colder as well. As your body prepares for the drop in temperatures, you find yourself craving heavier...
February in Your Body As soon as temperatures bottom out and begin to rise in late January, your body shifts its strategy from building insulating fats to releasing them. The body releases fat for the same reason a dog sheds their...
Why Cleanse? The primary goal of an Ayurvedic cleanse is to remove toxins (ama) from the body. Toxins clog your lymphatic...
November heralds one of the most anticipated meals of the year, Thanksgiving. People come together to share this feast with loved ones, and express thanks and gratitude for all the year has brought thus far. Excitement mounts in November as the holidays...
A Season of Transition January is traditionally the coldest month of the year in North America. Ayurvedically, January is a month of transition from Vata to Kapha season. Vata season is characterized by the body scrambling to...
July is prime summertime. School's out, vacation is on the horizon, the workload lightens - so many reasons to celebrate the freedom that summer invites! You will likely find yourself at more social gatherings this time of year. What better way to come...
Life comes to full bloom in May just in time for Mother's Day. A tree in flower fills the air with a sweet perfume. Bright yellow and pink flowers seem to capture the very essence of new life. The entire atmosphere of May is buzzing and alive with the...
Daylight hours shrink in October and the morning air is crisp and cooler. The once lush, green hillside is suddenly colored and brilliant. In October, enjoy the colorful display as deep red and amber leaves swirl in the wind. The last hurrah of fall is...
Here are ten habits to improve digestion. Wait for the signs of true hunger. Eat at the same time every day. The stomach likes...
The Healing Power of Soups Soups are warm, soft, and supportive. They boost immunity, are hydrating, and generally easy to digest. Their slow and careful brew fills a home with alluring fragrance. That's why a grandma cooks soup...
Introduction By the time January rolls around, it starts to feel like the cold will never end. The incessant chill and dark evenings dampen your spirits and leave you longing the warmth of the spring sun. As the weather drives you...
If you suffer from constipation, skin disorders, slow metabolism, excess weight, fatigue or arthritis, a castor oil cleanse for your stomach and gut can help. Why is that? Ayurveda teaches that good health starts with a clean and healthy...
Now that winter is pretty much over and the flowers are blooming, it's time to cleanse! As the weather warms up, most people notice that their appetite naturally starts to wane. They no longer feel that same hearty appetite that seemed to greet them on...
If you've ever wondered why a food you usually find easy to digest is now causing gas or an upset stomach? Maybe it's not the food, but what you ate along with it. Poor food combining can turn one of your easy to digest foods into a digestive...
Ayurveda's Secret to Weight Loss Weight loss can seem like a constant fight against your own body. You can't trust your instincts, and may even feel like your own body betrayed you, leading you to weight problems. Fighting your...
Every year the holiday season leads to a debate: How should you care for your body? In December, do you listen to your natural instincts to stay in and hibernate? Or do you live it up and enjoy all the festive cheer the holiday season offers? Do...
Seemingly light and delicate, herbs and spices are unassumingly powerful. Phrases like "spice up your life" hint at their knack for making food more interesting. Spices not only bring delightful flavor to meals, they are evocative of unique cultural...
Feel the temperature steadily increase this May as summer lies just around the corner. The days are long and bright and fresh produce seems limitless at this time of bountiful growth. Energy abounds as the cold, dark winter is nothing more than a distant...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
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