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The world is waking up to the wisdom of Ayurveda and now, thanks to online learning, students from all over the world are choosing to deepen their knowledge and learn about Ayurveda online. Picking the right online Ayurveda course is important in laying... Ginger awakens tastes buds, gets juices flowing, and purifies the mouth. The gut is home to 1/3 of your nervous system. The nerves of your gut, your gut instincts, protect your sense of security and self care. Anxiety & fear can disrupt your sense of security. An 'uh-oh' feeling in your gut leaves tension and contraction in... 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... Celebrate the joy of spring with Grilled Cauliflower Steak. Cauliflower steak is lighter and leaner than a traditional steak. Roasted on the outside, but soft on the inside, this vegetarian work of art will delight your palate. Served on a bed of... Having the munchies doesn't always mean you are hungry. Sometimes, unmet needs trigger hunger instead. Start to notice how these discomforts often masquerade as hunger. Are you thirsty instead of hungry? Thirst masquerades as hunger.... Targeted as a nuisance in the yard, dandelions actually bloom at the perfect time of year to purify and cleanse your body. Plus, preparing this simple tea is as easy as plucking a few weeds from the... "Dandelion would be a rare plant if people knew its health potential." - Seven Song (herbalist from Ithaca, N.Y.) Dandelion arrives on the spring scene just when the herb is needed most. Many herbs have this amazing quality -... 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... Benefits Frozen vegetables can be a great backup when you run out of fresh vegetables. In a pinch, they provide a quick, nutritious and satisfying side dish to your meal. Here is one place where the convenience factor can increase... The best weight loss program will improve your relationship with your body and food. When you make choices that cause you to gain weight, your body communicates distress signs. Through Ayurveda, you discover how to listen & respond more mindfully to your... Apricots are sweet and sour, tempering the pungency of the other ingredients. Sourness helps keep the digestive tract moistened. This recipe was chosen as a tasty option for salad dressing. Curry and dill are optional - replace with your favorite spices... Put the spring back in your step with this light yet satisfying soup. Cooked cabbage is not only gentle and sweet, it is a cleansing and delicious addition to any diet. After celebrations, social events, and "living it up" sometimes you just want to live... Spring WaterworksThe songs of the birds, buzzing bees and blossoming daisies in spring tempt us outdoors. The sun warms our skin and creaky bones after a long winter. Coming out of winter, our bodies are making some big changes... Education is now moving online on a massive scale. Online education is more effective, more accessible, and provides more flexibility to students. A 2010 study conducted by the US Department of Education discovered that on average, students in online... Feel alive, bright, and refreshed with every sip of Green Tea with Ginger & Basil. Its vibrant tastes refresh your palate, enliven your taste buds, and stimulate your blood flow. Altogether, these detoxicant herbs leave you feeling clean and clear. If... Although our digestion can get used to some forbidden foods and combinations anything that aggravates doshas without expelling them is considered a bad food combination. Generally Vata has the most difficulty with poor food combining because they do not... Asparagus Saffron Risotto with Lemon is a perfect way to celebrate your first picnic in Spring, Italian style. Asparagus, saffron and lemon are naturally refreshing ways to Conventional foods may have residual pesticides. Generally, foods that you peel (like bananas and avocados) are less likely to be contaminated in the flesh. Some GMO foods actually have the pesticides built into the DNA. These pesticides can never be... What is Agni? Literally, Agni means fire. In Ayurveda, Agni measures your strength, power and resilience, and may be compared to your metabolism. Agni gives your organs the strength to work well. In your mind, agni gives us... Begin your spring morning right with Savory Corn Pancakes. Moist and hearty, accented with smoky-sharp chipotle and cumin, these rustic pancakes will make you smile first thing in the morning. A dash of apple cider vinegar gives soothing moisture to the... April showers bring May flowers. This time of year, a whole host of bright new veggies come into season after a long winter of dull produce. Fresh artichokes, rhubarb, arugula, strawberries, beans, yellow corn, and asparagus all ripen in April and may... Get the complete, free 5 day spring cleanse for each dosha. FOODS FOR YOUR SPRING CLEANSE 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... April Showers & Body MoistureAlong with showers and springtime flowers, the buildup of congestion in the body peaks during the month of April. The body continues to metabolize and release winter fats from the skin. Warmer... Aromatic is used to describe spices that have a strong smell. Aromatic spices are the missing 7th taste in Ayurveda. Peppermint, thyme, and cinnamon are among the best known aromatic spices. The aroma indicates a high concentration of volatile oils. The... In the spring, food seems to lose its taste and appeal. As winter melts into spring, your body naturally prepares for warmer weather by metabolizing winter fats. These fats kept you warm all winter long but now must be cleansed from your body. The sign... Nicknamed CCF tea, Cumin, Coriander and Fennel Tea is one of the simplest and most famous home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and burning up that excess of water retention. To make the tea, simply follow the instructions below. The... 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.... Who needs coffee when there's grapefruit around? Start your morning brightly with a cheerful grapefruit half. Tart, sweet, with a hint of refreshing bitterness, this perfectly-pink, juicy delight excites your senses. What better way to start the day?... Brightly sour, cleanly bitter, and gently sweet, Kale Lemonade with Ginger and Apple is an invigorating way to awaken your day. Blend pungent ginger into the mix to warm up this refreshing juice. Kale lemonade will pucker your mouth with an energizing... Apples are crunchy and leave a rough feeling on the roof of the mouth, both signs of astringency. Astringency is drying. Thus raw apples provoke Vata and constipation. Cooked apples and apple sauce are more Vata friendly. They are not astringent. Cooked... Like most smart people, our students have busy lives and careers. Our students are moms, dads, leaders in their community, medical doctors, yoga teachers, & professionals from all walks of life. We've designed the course for these busy individuals in... Earthy, crunchy asparagus brightens your plate with its declaration of springtime. Drizzled mustard sauce awakens you with its spicy attitude. Aromatic and earthy, tarragon adds a layer of rustic complexity to entice the palate. What a dish for... How exactly does the food you eat nourish your entire body? Ayurveda offers a unique understanding of this process. From the moment you eat a meal, the process of Ayurvedic nutrition takes a full 35 days to complete. At each step in the process a new... Before ice-cream and other heavy sweets were invented, sweet foods were a natural energy boost between meals. The pick-me-up was a necessary complement to your diet between meals. So, people craved sweets when they were feeling tired. In modern times,... Sour taste is juicy! It causes salivation and primes the gastric fluids. Spices improve digestion. Causes loose stools. This formula is a traditional remedy for sore throats, runny nose and spring allergies. Early SpringEarly Spring is a watery season full of dramatic shifts from warm to cool temperatures, often within the same day. It is a... In order to heal, you cannot wage a war with yourself. Normally, people trying to lose weight struggle to resist their food cravings and to avoid certain foods like carbs or fats. This is what it means to "fight" with your body. To lose weight, you have... |
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