Immune and respiratory tonic for cold, weak, underweight Vata. Sweet, sour, & spicy. Prevents seasonal colds and flus, improves circulation, metabolism, digestion. Nerve tonic and whole body rejuvenative especially during periods of stress.
Calms the nerves while rebuilding strength and stability. Ashwagandha is a renowned adaptogen, improving energy and sound sleep.
Sour rejuvenative and anti-inflammatory. Cooling alterative and detoxicant. Astringent yet dilates capillary beds.
K- rejuvenative that reduces water retention and dilates blood vessels, improving circulation and restoring vitality and lightness. Reduces blood sugar & improves fat metabolism. Heart & liver tonic. Uterine stimulant.
A warming, intensely bitter herb that 1) both restores and detoxifies the liver, and 2) regulates and calms the immune system. Uniquely among strong bitters, it has a calming effect on Vata,making it truly tridoshic in nature.
Sweet, cooling demulcent that soothes, reduces harshness and heals wounds. It improves energy and stress tolerance, increases weight, and builds moisture and estrogen.
Licorice ghee is used to soften the digestive tract, to tonify the kidneys and help retain water. Watch the Introduction to Licorice Root
Nutritive, strengthening tonic for debility & restoration. Relaxing nervine for anxiety.
A calming breathing exercise that reduces anxiety and rumination, by stimulating both cerebral hemispheres, and slowing and regulating the breath.
A strong anti-viral to help your immune system effectively fight off and recover from viral infections.
Calming breathing exercise including humming that breaks up pressure and stagnation in the ear, sinuses, head and throat.
A vigorous breathing exercise designed to stimulate energy, break up stagnation, and improve focus.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’