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The best books on Ayurveda for modern women
With the holiday season coming up, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite books related to Ayurveda. If you have someone in your life who is interested in yoga, holistic health, or Ayurveda, these would make great gifts – or perhaps they go on your own wish list! There are many wonderful classic texts on Ayurveda, but I’ve decided to focus on books that take a more modern approach. The beautiful thing about Ayurveda is that it was always meant to be adapted to the times and situations we find ourselves living in. Many people think of Ayurveda as a strict set of rules, but I see…
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What I learned from keeping a food journal for two weeks
One of our recent assignments in my Ayurvedic Health Counseling program was to keep a journal for two weeks tracking the state of our agni (digestion) and ama (toxins in the body). If you ever work with an Ayurvedic coach or practitioner, you may be asked to do something similar to help the practitioner understand what is causing your imbalances. I found the process helpful and it allowed me to make some changes in my eating habits that quickly had me feeling better. I want to share some tips for how you could keep your own food journal, some things to watch for, and some ways it might help you.…
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Rethink your summer vacation
This summer feels a little different than most. For me, there are no outdoor concerts, no plane trips to visit family, no beachside brunches. So how can we still get that “summer feeling”? Ayurveda tells us that connecting with the seasons is important to our health and well-being. We are not supposed to have the same routine, diet and practices all year long. Part of bringing summer into your life is switching up your routine, and that is something we can all do no matter what our summer plans look like. In fact, I would argue that this summer might present the perfect opportunity to enjoy the relaxation that summer…