What is the best time to wake up in the morning according to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, we should wake up when nature wakes up, which is at sunrise. When it starts to become light outside, this is an indication that the day begins, so naturally we also start the day at this time. But there is a also specific time for those who are committed to their spiritual practice.You may have heard in...
Why is asana practice not a workout? The differences between working out and a yoga asana practice
Understanding the differences between working out and a yoga asana practice. It is quite common these days for some people to think of asana practice as a workout. I have seen it many times in my classes, when students just want to "do a sweaty flow" or power practice. And this is ok, because asana practice has changed so much from...
6 teas used in Ayurveda for overall well-being
Learn about 6 delicious herbal teas used in Ayurveda for overall well-being. In Ayurveda, herbal teas are often used for medicinal purposes. This is because many herbs, plants or flowers have different properties which can be useful for health or maintaining a state of wellness. It's important to note that these teas should be in their pure, dried, lose leaf form...
A gentle asana practice to let go of mental stress and physical tension
Take some time to relax with this gentle asana practice to let go of mental stress and physical tension.Taking a more gentle approach in our yoga practice is needed to maintain a balanced body and mind. Especially so as we tend to live such busy lifestyles and experience stress often. Anytime we feel stressed, this will also transfer to the...
4 morning Ayurvedic practices to boost overall wellness
Make your mornings extra special with these 4 morning Ayurvedic practices to boost overall wellness.Ayurveda provides us so much wisdom on living life in a balanced way, according to the cycles and flow of nature. The way we start our mornings has a big impact on our wellness and plays an important role for the rest of the day. Habits...
When is the best time of the day to meditate according to Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga and which can be translated as “the science of life” teaches us how to prevent disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle, by living in accordance to the cycles of nature. Let’s see when is the best time of the day to meditate according to Ayurveda. Meditation is the state of deep and uninterrupted concentration on...
3 ways to practice gratitude everyday
Learn how to start practicing gratitude with these 3 helpful ways to practice gratitude everyday.Gratitude is an important part of our life. Everyday life gives us many gifts, some are more familiar and others are new. Some are bigger and others maybe smaller, but all come with great significance. Often we can get trapped in the mindset of continuous desire, usually...
5 Important aspects to support your asana practice
Learn about these 5 important aspects to support your asana practice.On our mat, we encounter pleasant experiences as well as challenges. Both are needed because (in my opinion) although our practice starts on the mat, to fully transform it into a lifestyle, we must learn to take its teachings in our daily life. And life itself is an experience of...
3 Ayurvedic principles when cooking food
Learn about the importance of cooking consciously with these 3 Ayurvedic principles when cooking food.Ayurvedic cooking focuses on making well balanced and nourishing meals for both the body and the mind. Ideally we would know our primary dosha (body constitution) so that we can understand what foods are most compatible and suitable for our body type or if there is...
4 Ingredients Ayurvedic bliss balls recipe
These 4 ingredients Ayurvedic bliss balls are my go to wholesome dessert alternative. They are so delicious and easy to make. I used only 4 ingredients which are considered sattvic in Ayurveda. Sattvic means clean, wholesome and good for the body and mind qualities. Usually they include some other ingredients like nuts and seeds, some dried fruits etc, but I...