Vata, Pitta and Kapha, known collectively as the doshas, are the most fundamental concepts of Ayurveda. Each of us is made up of a unique ratio of all three of the doshas, known as our prakriti, or constitution. Understanding your…
Continue reading FREE AYURVEDIC DOSHA QUIZ →Our dietary choices have a huge effect on both the gross and subtle bodily systems. Ayurveda teaches that eating in alignment with our constitution can optimise our health and wellbeing. This is done by balancing out the qualities…
Continue reading 5 DIETARY TIPS FOR VATA DOSHA →We live in a fast-paced society. Many of us find ourselves spending much of our days commuting, and sitting in air-conditioned buildings, constantly bombarded by sensory input from our devices. All of this stimulus is highly aggra…
Continue reading 8 LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR VATA DOSHA →You may find that you have one prominent dosha, or perhaps you also have a secondary dominant dosha. Some people may have a relative balance across all three doshas, this is called ‘Tridoshic’. Definition of Dosha There is no dire…
Continue reading AYURVEDIC QUIZ EXPLANATION →“Detox” and “cleanse” have become buzz words in the contemporary wellness industry. Whether it’s fasts, juice cleanses, restrictive diets or boot camps, we are always on the hunt for the “ultimate cure” — some way to shake off fee…
Continue reading WHAT IS PANCHAKARMA? →Our daily diet — what we eat and how we eat it — plays a principal role in our state of health and well-being. Ayurveda stresses the importance of maintaining a healthy agni, or digestive fire, and an optimally functioning digesti…
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