Daily essential self-care Ayurvedic practices for overall well-being
Daily essential Ayurvedic practices to implement in your day for self-care and well-being. Our health should be our priority. Above anything, if we are not in good health, then we cannot function to our full potential and be joyful, calm and enjoy this life. Ayurveda's definition of good health does not just limit to proper functioning of the body, but also...
What is burnout according to Ayurveda
What is burnout and how it develops according to Ayurveda. Our lifestyle choices greatly impact our overall wellness. In Ayurveda, when we mention body wellness, we also refer to mind too. There is always a need to create a harmonious balance between activity and rest, as well as a healthy balance between work and life's simple moments of enjoyment. When we...
5 amazing benefits of rose petal tea
Learn more about the incredible benefits of rose petal tea. This is by far one of my favourite teas. I discovered this amazing tea over a decade ago, when I was studying Ayurveda and have been a fan ever since. Rose buds can also be used, they are essentially the same but rose buds are slightly more concentrated obviously so we...
Vegan coconut lentil curry with Ayurvedic spices
Enjoy a super easy to make vegan coconut lentil curry. A delicious and highly nutritious curry made with loads of Ayurvedic spices and protein filled lentils, served with Basmati rice.This is the perfect dinner recipe for a cozy night in, to kindle the agni (digestive fire) and soothe the digestive organs. All the spices used are supportive of digestion, warming in...
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...
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...
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...
Simple traditional Ayurvedic dal recipe
This simple traditional Ayurvedic dal recipe is by far my go to meal and I prepare it several times during the week. In Ayurvedic cooking, dal is one of the most important and commonly used ingredients. It is known for being easy to digest, nourishing and supporting agni (digestive fire). There are different kinds of dal which differ in taste, texture,...
Delicious Ayurvedic inspired cookies
The festive season is approaching and this means lots of delicious treats in the making. These Ayurvedic inspired cookies are not necessarily the sweetest because as most of you know, most of my recipes have no added sugar. But to give them a sweeter taste, I used dates and cinnamon. And for a dessert type aroma, I used cardamon. Dates are...