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Kapha loves comfort and the good life. They love sweets and satisfying comfort foods like mashed potatoes. Some Kaphas love the creamy texture of pudding and ice cream, others love

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Pitta's digestive fire is as intense and their mental one. They have a strong appetite. Pitta people can't wait when they are hungry or they will become angry and upset. Failure to

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Vata individuals tend towards lightness and need more nurturing foods rich in sweet taste, oil, and salt. Other body types may be jealous of the delicious food recommended for a Vata

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Is Vata your main body type (dosha)? Are you creative and imaginative? Do you have an active mind that un

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Ayurveda offers you simple, practical ways to manage your health using the biocharacteristics theory of medicine. This method can help you understand your body and how to prevent or minimize disease. Ayurveda helps you experience the medicine of food, und

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What is Kapha (Anabolic Body Type)? Kapha dosha is characterized by growth of tissue.

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Vata dosha generally has weak, dry, and cold digestion with a lot of variability. This type of digestion is called vishama agni in Ayurveda. A Vata's gut is the most unpredictable of all the body types. The digestive tract in general is an ever shi

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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 fu

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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 tiss

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What is Pitta (Metabolic Body Type)? Pitta is easily overheated and has the qualities of

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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 t

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Kapha individuals are naturally loving, supportive, and stable. Kapha can be compared to a swan or a tortoise. Kapha people make pleasant companions and loyal friends. They have an amazing ability to nurture. Underneath their calm constitution, howe

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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 herbs. When d

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Here are ten habits to improve digestion. Wait for the signs of true hunger. Eat the same time every day. The stomach likes to b

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Routine is Vata's best lifestyle remedy. The minimum routine for healthy, happy, and successful living is 1) eating your meals at the same time daily and 2) getting into and out of bed at the same time daily. Changes in these two areas disrupt your bio-rh

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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 exper

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Kapha's digestion tends to be slow and sluggish, a condition called manda agni in Ayurveda. As a result, Kapha people tend to gain weight easily and store energy well. The dull, gooey nature of Kapha creates excess mucus in the stomach, which cover

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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 h

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Dahl is a delicious soup made of lentils with many benefits. It is a perfect way to feel light and refreshed after a weekend full of social eating, celebrating with friends, or for your next seasonal cleanse. You can make dahl anytime you feel imbalanced,

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Which Ayurvedic body type are you? Vata, Pitta, or

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Crafting your own recipes can seem like a mystical or magical talent, a knack you're born with or without. The fact couldn't be further from the truth. Designing recipes for taste and medicinal effect is a skill you can acquire through a bit of training.

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Your poop tells an important story. Consider it a window into your digestive tract. It tells you if you're adequately hydrated, producing enough enzymes, about the bacteria you have in your gut, and most importantly, how well you are digesting your food a

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Ayurveda has a unique way of understanding digestion and nutrition. It focuses on your body's reaction to food rather than the nutrients it contains. By focusing on experience rather than content, Ayurveda helps you interpret the medicinal compatibility o

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Soothe Your Nerves with Daily Oil Massage Keep your skin soft, calm your mind, and warm up your body in the fall with an early morning oil massage. The practice of oil massage is called abhyanga in Ayurveda. The sensation of abhy

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Pitta tends toward hot, sharp, and quick digestion, a condition called tikshna agni in Ayurveda. Digestion is ruled by Pitta, so Pitta people often have a strong digestive fire. This means they have a strong appetite and need to eat quickly when hu

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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 emotion

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When I was a new Ayurvedic student I felt very intimidated by the advanced students at my school. They were more familiar with Ayurvedic foods and products than I was at the time. Starting my new journey in Ayurveda felt bewildering and intimidating.

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Evolution & Taste Buds Taste buds are important for maintaining our health. These days, many people distrust their taste buds. Processed foods like bread, cheese, and corn syrup bypass and trick our taste buds into eating food that

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One of the most transformative moments of my Ayurvedic

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Steeping Herbs Check your package for specific instructions on taking each herb. For most herbs, you will bring 1 cup of hot water to a boil on the stove. Place your herb in the bottom of a tea cup and pour the boiling water over t

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Are you finding it difficult to make menu choices at restaurants that support the your wellbeing? Food is an important way to build relationships, and studies show that having friends and socializing is good for your health too. Ayurveda does not as

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Belly breathing is an easy and effective way to relax your body, improve your digestion, and detoxify. You've probably heard the term before, but may be wondering - what is belly breathing, and what can it do for you? What is Belly Br

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What's My Body Type? If diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. If diet is correct, medicine is o

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By the miracle of digestion, food that you eat is transformed into your living human body. This profound assimilation of food has the power to change your mood and emotions. The fact is, food becomes blood. Your body feeds this blood to your brain. The br

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The world of herbs can be exciting, yet overwhelming. Here a few articles to help you navigate herbal formulas, massage oils, tinctures, and essential oils. And let the fun begin!

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Watch the Video (Text Below) It's something you do every morning (hope

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Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils There are extensive uses for essential oils. Browse through our selection to see which oils would be best

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Know Your Early Warning Signs of Imbalance You know that feeling the day before you come down with a cold? The warning signs of a cold include aches and pains, stuffy nose, cloudy thoughts, and general fatigue. These signs are 24

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Excited about starting your Ayurveda career in health and wellness? Thinking about getting certified in our School of Ayurveda? Complementary medicine is a $13 billion dollar indus