Welcome

Below you will find everything you need to begin your Ayurvedic Lifestyle Journey

What is Ayurveda?

What are the Doshas?

What is a daily Dinacharya?

What products are right for me?

an Introduction to ayurveda

What is Ayurveda?

What we love about Ayurveda (The sister science to Yoga) or further broken down into it’s beautiful Sanskrit Ayus - translated to Life and Veda - translated to Knowledge is a lifestyle Science really helps us to understand who we are.  When we begin to realize who we are, we gain tools to make powerful changes to how we live which, when they take root, can blossom into great health, vitality, clarity, and personal evolution.

Ayurveda informs us that there is not one perfect diet for everyone, no perfect exercise program, and certainly not one lifestyle plan that suits all.  In this ancient science we learn to understand our own natural constitution (prakruti), and our current state (vikruti) and how we can bring our current state closer to our natural state for great health.  Not everyone is designed to eat raw.  Not everyone is their healthiest with the most vigorous yoga or fitness program. Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep each night.  Some of us would benefit from these practices, but not all of us. 

Have you ever tried challenging yourself with a healthier lifestyle plan that is designed specifically for you? What to say about discovering and then practicing rituals + herbal medicine + food choices + environments specific to you and YOUR individual needs. Sounds heavenly right?

So, how to find the right path? Well, the first step is in understanding your dosha.  The three main doshas (constitutions) are Vata, Pitta and Kapha.  We are all a unique combination of these doshas – these doshas are all based around Pancha Maha Bhutus (the 5 elements).  The elements are Ether, Air, Fire Water, and Earth.

VATA DOSHA — is a combination of the elements of Air and Ether

PITTA DOSHA — is a combination of the elements of Fire and Water

KAPHA DOSHA — is a combination of the elements of Earth and Water

Take a peek at our find your Dosha chart below

Ideally, our aim in Ayurveda is to bring our current state closer to our natural state so that we may live our purpose.  So, once we find our natural constitution, we begin to understand where our current state is out alignment with our healthy natural state.  Ayurveda provides us with a multitude of daily practices (Dinacharya) food guidelines, herbal remedies, meditations, breathwork practices, mantra, and movement therapies to help us create a harmonious balance so that we may heal ourselves physically, mentally, and Spiritually. When we prioritize practicing even a few small changes for our growth and wellbeing, these can have a dramatic impact and life long effects.

We look forward to hearing how you flow with Ayurveda.

We hope you fall in love with this powerful life science just as much as we have!

An intro to dinacharya

daily practices

what is dinacharya?

In Sanskrit, din means ‘day’ and charya means ‘behaviour’ or ‘discipline’ so Dinacharya is the healing tools that we practice that make up our Ayurvedic daily routine. Through the dedication of this daily routine, we can live life in a more connected and more balanced state so that we can maximize our health and wellbeing. These daily tools help keep the body and mind in tip top shape so that may live to our upmost potential. 

Dinacharya offers us an in depth but doable schedule, outlining what time is the best to wake up and all of the wonderful to-do’s that follow that allow us to great each day with our most balanced self.

Examples include: bringing our body back into alkaline, morning routines like tongue scraping + oil pulling + Neti Pot, Nasya Oil, Abhyanga Self Massage, showering + bathing rituals followed by:

Movement practices, mantra, meditation, Pranayam (breathwork), when to eat, sleep, etc.

As with most Ayurvedic practices, your unique Dinacharya will vary according to your dosha constitution but we have outlined a Tridoshic (good for all 3 Doshas) Dinacharya that is practiced by most people. As you learn more about your Dosha, you will learn where you might want to make subtle changes.

Dinacharya - daily morning routine

These practices are best to do between the hours of 5-9am since we are practicing mirroring the awakening of the Sun in our lives. These early morning times are when we are most open and naturally welcoming for both self care and spiritual connection.

First practice is a short but potent gratitude practice, this happen when we first open our eyes before we even place out feet on the ground. Appreciation for the day ahead, the fact that the Sun rose for us and that we have clean air to breathe are all great things to be grateful for. This practice is yours so get creative with it.

Good Morning!

Head to the ole loo and do your thing. Wash your hands and then splash cool water over your face and eyes, this helps to awaken your senses for the practices ahead. Since you are most likely looking in the mirror, go ahead and give yourself a little self love. I’ll wait…<3

Tongue Scraping

Tongue Scraping

First thing before you brush + floss is glide over your tongue with your copper Tongue Scrapers anywhere from 5-10 light passes until your tongue appears clear. It’s quite shocking how handy this little tool is. Quick question just to make sure you understand how important this practice really is…would you eat your own poop? Our guess is probably not ha!

Well you know that white/yellow/grey (depending on your Doshic imbalance that shows up on your tongue in the morning after a good night’s rest? Don’t swallow that, it’s toxic waste (bad bacteria) chillin on your tongue left over from your undigested food.

When we sleep, our digestive system remains awake. If we don’t remove + scrape these toxins they get reabsorbed by the body and can cause a rollercoaster of harmful diseases + digestion issues + emotional imbalance and definitely a compromised immune system. This simple practice can help remove all those unwants. All you need to do is get your hands on a tongue scraper and use it everyday!

(We have wonderful copper ones in the shop you can purchase here)

First thing in the AM scrape your tongue from back to front and see the funk that comes off- wash it away and repeat a few more times. Rinse you’re scraper and head to the kitchen for a warm glass of lemon water to start your day.

What is Oil Pulling?

Maybe you’ve heard of an Ayurvedic oil pulling treatment, but you’re not sure what it means or how oil pulling works. Or maybe you’re wondering whether there is any actual benefit to putting oil in your mouth? Oil pulling grants us such health benefits as improving oral flora, preventing tooth decay, alleviating bad breath, and strengthening the tissue of teeth and gums. In addition to brushing your teeth, flossing, and scraping your tongue, oil pulling with sesame oil, coconut oil, or one of our specially formulated Daily Swish oils is a safe and effective bonus to a healthy oral hygiene routine. Both Western medicine and Ayurveda use the tongue as an important diagnostic tool, (a roadmap) indicating the fact that a healthy mouth and a healthy tongue is interrelated to the health of the entire body, supporting our oral hygiene is a benefit for our general health.

In fact, our mouths are host to over 600 different species of bacteria which populate the teeth, tongue, soft tissue of the cheeks and palates, and our tonsils. The oral cavity further adjoins the esophagus, nasal passages, sinuses, and the intricate ear cavities. So you can see why bad bacteria in the mouth is a big deal!

INSTRUCTIONS

* Start by putting 1 tablespoon of oil in your mouth.

* Swish and pull the oil in the mouth, moving it around both sides, and in front of, behind, and through the teeth.

* Continue the process for anywhere from 5-20 minutes, until the oil has become thin and whitish in color.

(You will want to work up to this time frame, but to start, try to swish for at least 5 minutes for best results.)

* Spit out the oil in the trash or toilet, rather than down the drain, to avoid clogging the drain. Do not swallow the oil.

* Rinse the mouth with warm water.

Warm water and lemon?

15 exciting examples of why drinking warm lemon water in the morning on an empty stomach

is one of the simple things you can add to your daily routine which has a large impact on your overall health.

This gorgeous fruit is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, folate, calcium and potassium - just to name a few of incredible vitamins it contains. When you drink lemon water first thing in the morning, you’re bring your body back into alkaline and feeding your skin an important dose of vitamin folate. Found in all citrus fruits and juices, this vitamin helps to eliminate toxins from your body, helping to prevent acne and can even give your skin a natural glow.

Here are a few more amazing reasons we suggest adding morning lemon water to your daily routine.

*  As a rich source of vitamin C, lemon juice protects the body from Immune system deficiencies.

• Drinking lemon juice with warm water every morning helps in maintaining the pH balance of the body.

• With its powerful antibacterial properties, lemon juice helps fight infections

• Acts as a detoxifying agent.

• Helps with maintaining digestive health, preparing the digestive tract for the day

• Along with vitamin C, lemons are also a rich source of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium etc.

• Helps fight the common cold

• Lemon juice with warm water helps us balance excess weight as it promotes digestion and increases the metabolic rate

• Lemon juice is also very effective at cleansing the liver as it promotes the liver to flush out toxins

• Lemon’s anti-inflammatory properties help in fighting respiratory tract infections, sore throat and inflammation of tonsils

• Lemon juice with warm water helps keep the body hydrated as it provides much loved electrolytes to the body

• Drinking lemon juice with warm water also helps reduce joint and muscle pain

• Lemon juice with warm water is good for your dental health as it helps with toothache and prevents gingivitis

• Lemon juice with warm water helps with digestion and hence, helps regulate natural bowel movement

The honest truth is that our bathroom habits and especially our stool

tells us a great deal about what we need in order to return to balance.

Ayurveda helps up to realize that digestive tract is usually the very place that imbalances begin in the body and because of this, our stools show us early warning signs that something is out of balance. Most of the time the imbalance is fairly minor at first, so it’s important that we stay on top of it.

When these imbalances are not addressed, they tend to make home in the digestive tract as a more stubborn and serious condition, or worse off, they manifest in other tissues and cause larger more long term disturbances. When we tend to the early indications, we take a proactive stance, we have the ability to quickly course-correct and heal ourselves.

It’s pretty radical what we can understand about ourselves by paying attention to our bowel habits and checking out the ole poo ha!

What Defines Healthy Elimination?

According to Ayurveda, healthy elimination occurs one to two times daily.

Balanced stools are typically:

well-formed, about the consistency of a ripe banana.

Are a light brownish to yellow color.

Tend to float.

Are a little oily.

Are not sticky; is easily cleaned and it doesn’t stick to the toilet.

Is only mild in odor.

Hydrate

Hydrating properly is crucial to both healthy digestion and health elimination. You can’t have either without it. Dehydration causes dark, colorful, stinky or even a lack of urine which can cause all kinds of digestion problems.

One of our favorite hydrating practices is drinking a cup or two of warm water and lemon upon waking, and a large glass (about two cups) of warm or room temperature water 20–30 minutes before each of your meals.

These healthy practices help hydrate the tissues and awaken your overall digestive capacity, automatically improving digestion.

• Ayurveda recommends avoiding iced beverages (including iced water) what? I know…trust us on this one…it’s a game changer.

• Ayurveda also recommends no more than a few sips of water (or other beverages) with meals. Fluid when taken with food puts out your digestive fire and effects the overall digestive process.

• Not having drinks that are loaded with sugar and caffeine are beneficial to healthy digestion.

Diet

Food as Medicine has a profound effect on elimination. A healthy Ayurvedic diet highlights nutritious, seasonally appropriatel, whole foods and limits processed foods and refined sugars. From an Ayurvedic outlook, it’s what we eat, how we eat, where we eat, and how much we eat.

Eating your food is a spiritual practice, we take into consideration: where this wonderful food came from, how it was grown, while we are cooking it…we are in deep gratitude and offering…and then we take it in we allow ourselves to take a few minutes to sit with a gratitude prayer. This makes what we eat so much more medicinal, so much more nurturing and so much more satisfying to our body + mind + spirit.

quantity

Most of us (especially in America) are accustomed to eating large meals.

Ayurveda recommends much smaller meals: or the amount of food that we could hold in our two cupped hands would be the size of one meal. This is the size of our stomach and when we eat any more than that we stretch out stomach which in turn makes us feel the need to eat more food than we actually need.

Allowing time in between each meal with little snacking works nicely because the metabolic function works best when it is allowed to completely digest one meal before it starts in on another.

It is good to allow at least 3–4 hours between meals. (this timeframe can change depending on the meal and the individual but the feeling of natural hunger is a great indicator that the digestive system is ready for action!

Bhava Wellness digestive aids

Our Fire Cider is a warming supportive tonic to boost the immune system, assist respiratory health, and stimulate digestion.

Fire Cider is a traditional remedy made from apple cider vinegar infused with supportive herbs for the immune system and digestive system. This spicy and sweet daily dose of wellness works to reduce inflammation in the body, wards off colds and flus, and supports respiratory health.

Take a shot of this earthy folk remedy daily!

Neti Pot

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE MY NETI POT?

This is our most frequently asked question. The answer is simple – listen to your body – however, it requires you to experiment a bit.

Below are a few suggestions how to do this:

For maintenance: Some people benefit from rinsing daily as it opens up their sinus passages. Others may find it too drying. See what works best for you and contact us if you need help.

For colds: Rinsing 2 to 4 times a day can be helpful to flush out infection and liquefy mucus. Do this for the duration of your cold.

For allergies: Rinsing at least once a day will help flush out pollen and allergens.

For chronic sinus problems: Listen closely to your body. Everyone is different. Some people benefit from rinsing daily, while others do it once a week.

WHAT TIME OF DAY IS BEST?

When you first wake up and at least an hour before bed (this allows your sinuses to drain before you sleep). If you have a cold, you may want to rinse during the day. If you have allergies, rinsing at the end of the day to clear the sinuses from pollen may be your best bet.

SHOULD I USE FILTERED WATER?

No. Water filters, such as Brita, are not able to remove bacteria and other undesirables. If you have an expensive home filtering system, call the manufacturer to see what it filters out. It should have the same standards as bottled water.

WHAT IF I FEEL STINGING?

If you experience a bit of stinging, adjust the level of salt. People tend to use too little salt. Also adjust the water temperature – it may be too hot or cool.

Neti Pot + salt offerings

Neti pots

we have 3 different hand crafted glazes to choose from

mineral salt rinse

French Atlantic Grey Sea Salt Rinse

Infused salt rinse for cold + Flu

French Atlantic Grey Sea Salt Rinse + Essential Oils

Nasya herbal nasal oil

How to use:

DAILY USE: Place 1-2 drops on clean fingertip & apply into nostril. Or With your head tilted back, place place 1-2 drops inside your nasal passageway and gently breath in.

Repeat on opposite side.

WEEKLY USE: With head tilted back, apply 3-5 drops of oil into nostril. Inhale Deeply. Repeat on the opposite side.

Please Note: If you are using a Neti Pot, always follow up with Nasya Oil.

Wait until your nasal passageways are dry after using your Neti Pot before using Nasya.

This usually takes just a few minutes.

Garshana Dry brushing

How do I do it?

Skin brushing is best done in the morning before bathing, with dry skin that is free from lotion or oil

• Make sure the room where the massage will be done is a comfortable temperature

• Stand in the bathtub/shower or on a towel to avoid getting flaky skin on the floor

* Massage vigorously to stimulate the skin and lymph

• Keep the direction of the stroke always toward the heart

• Use circular strokes on the stomach and joints (shoulders, elbows, knees, wrists, hips, and ankles), and long sweeping strokes on the arms and legs (toward the heart)

• Massage from the feet upward, continuing to the torso and on to the neck

• Massage from the hands to the shoulders

• Massage the stomach and buttocks in circular clockwise motions

• Apply light pressure where the skin is thin or sensitive and firm pressure on thicker areas like the bottoms of the feet

Enjoy, this lovely practice is a game changer so have some fun with it!

Abhyanga Daily Self Massage

Radha creates each of these oils by hand, choosing specific herbs to suit the needs of each dosha, slowly cooking them in nourishing oils to infuse into the oils the herbs’ healing properties. This creates a rich, sensuous, and medicinal oil that not only feels wonderful, but seeps transdermally deep into your tissues - pulling out toxins - and healing as needed.

WHAT IS ABHYANGA SELF MASSAGE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic term for lovingly oiling the body.

Practicing abhyanga regularly provides a profound feeling of stability, strength and well-being. 

Think of making moisturizing yourself a ceremonial practices with a laundry list of health benefits!

 The Sanskrit word literally translates “to love oneself”

Through this daily practice, we work to restore balance to the three doshas, we increase and improve our circulation, the practice improves skin tone, tonifies both our skin and muscles, increases stamina, calms the nerves, and counteracts the effects of aging all while cultivating self-appreciation.

HOW TO PERFORM A SELF-ABHYANGA

Regular massage & loving touch detoxifies the body’s tissues, increases circulation, nourishes the skin, calms the mind, & enhances immune function.

• Begin by placing your custom Abhyanga Oil in hot water until it becomes a pleasant temperature.

• The easiest way to do this is to bring water to a warm temperature (not boiling just warm) using a pot and then remove it from the heat and place your oil inside the pot or bowl.

• Lovingly massage oil into body for 10-15 minutes, beginning at extremities & working towards center of body.

• Vigorously massage feet & hands using back-and-forth motions with the open part of your hand.

• Massage arms & legs with circular strokes on joints, & long, back-and-forth strokes on limbs.

• Massage abdomen using clockwise motion, following the Direction of large intestine & colon.

• Massage chest with small, upward, circular motions, starting on bottom of breastbone and making way up to collarbone & also around outside of breasts or chest area.

• Massage back as well as you can. You can use a downward stroke on lower back to help increase downward flow of energy.

• Once you have massaged your entire body, let oil penetrate into skin for as long as you can & then enjoy a warm bath or shower.

• You can also use this oil as a daily moisturizer, using it after the bath + shower or anytime that you skin needs extra moisture.

Wondering which oil is best for you?

You can either choose by connecting to the key words that are listed on our bottles..for example

VATA “nourishing + grounding”

PITTA “calming + cooling”

KAPHA “uplifting + revitalizing”

or you can use our handy dandy chart listed above in finding your Dosha (constitution) and go from there

you can also use our Dosha specific pages by clicking the links above to read more about each of the 3 doshas

if you still have questions, please always feel free to reach out and we will ask you a set of questions that will help reveal which body oil is best for your practice. you can email us here

Abhyanga herbal body oils

Vata body oil

grounding + nourishing

A grounding herbal oil crafted to soothe and nourish dry skin and promote healthy circulation.

Pitta body oil

calming + cooling

A calming herbal oil crafted to cool, soothe and hydrate your skin.

Kapha body oil

uplifting + revitalizing

A revitalizing herbal oil crafted to inspire, replenish and uplift your body and mind.

There are many beneficial pranayama practices and each of them are designed to bring balance there unqiue way.

it is best to learn about the effects they have on each dosha so that you choose which is best for you.

below is an example suitable for each dosha

Pranayama for the doshas

Nadi Shodhana

opposite nostril breathwork

Vata is made up of the elements of air and ether. The qualities of Vata Dosha manifest as dryness, coldness, roughness, light, and mobility. 

This form of pranayama is called Nadi Shodhana. It involves rhythmic, grounding, and calming inhalation and exhalation alternating through each nostril.

This practice works wonders for releasing physical and emotional stress, stiffness in the muscles, and balances both our solar and lunar energies. For mental clarity and reducing anxiety, Nadi Shodhana works to still the wavering mind.

How to practice Nadi Shodhana for Vata Dosha? 

• Find a comfortable seat finding length in your spine to the top of your head.

• Make sure you feel warm.

• Close your eyes.

• Close the right nostril by applying gentle pressure with the right thumb, gently resting your pointer and middle finger on your third eye area.

• Inhale gently through the left nostril for a count of 4

• Then, close the left nostril using the ring finger of the same hand.

• Lift the thumb from the right nostril and exhale through the right nostril for a count of 4

• Inhale through the right nostril slowly and gently and exhale through the left nostril, continuing at a comfortable and controlled rhythm. The breathing should be soft, smooth, relaxing, and comforting.

Practice this for 5 to 10 minutes every day and you will find yourself feeling more grounded, free of mind clutter, and overall rejuvenated.

Sitali

cooling and calming breathwork

Pitta is made up of the elements of water and fire. The qualities of Pitta Dosha manifest as warmth even over heated, oily, pungent, sharpness, and light. 

This form of pranayama is called Sitali Breath. It calms the body and the mind specific by producing a cooling effect.

Practicing Sitali Breath if you are of dominant pitta dosha or even through the hot summer (Pitta Season) months brings almost instant relief. You can also call upon this practice when you are feeling irritated, frustrated, and angry.

It can help calm and balance those who suffer from Pitta digestive disturbances due to the increased secretion of acid and irritation in the stomach. 

How to practice Sitali for Pitta Dosha? 

• Find a comfortable seat finding length in your spine to the top of your head.

• Gently place your hands on your lap with the palms facing up (this opens up the channels to recieve) and close your eyes.

• Curl your tongue and take in a deep and refreshing breath.

• Next close the lips and gently touch the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth.

• Exhale slowly through the nose.

• Practice this on repeat.

• Find a relaxing rhythm and continue this practice for 3 to 5 minutes or until you feel refreshed, cooled, and balanced both mentally and physically.

  This Breathwork practice helps to restore coolness and bring spaciousness in the mind and body.

Bhastrika

Kapha is made of the elements of earth and water. The qualities of Kapha Dosha include heaviness, stickiness, stagnation, oily, and coolness.

This form of pranayama is called Bhastrika. It stimulates warmth, revitalization, and balances excess Kapha. It also works to both increase and regulate the flow of prana through the nadis (energy channels) of your body.

This practice helpsr those who suffer from respiratory distress that causes excess mucus secretions and congestion in the nose, sinus cavities, and lungs. It works to enliven dullness and stagnation in the mind and body.

Bhastrika should be practiced on an empty stomach since it works to break up the excess mucus in the nose and lungs, allowing these channels to loosen up and regulate a more balanced flow. Have a tissue handy while practicing.  

How to practice Bhastrika for Kapha Dosha? 

• Find a comfortable seat finding length in your spine to the top of your head.

• Take a few deep inhales and exhales to begin to relax, softening your facial muscles and jaw.

• Inhale deeply through the nose for a count of 6, while flaring open the ribs.

• Exhale fully, allowing the lungs to deflate as much as possible but without causing discomfort.

• Continue this same count, emphasizing equally on the flaring inhalations as well as the deflating exhalations. Be sure to keep your spine straight to help move out the excess Kapha (or mucus/stagnation)..

• bonus tip: lift both arms into the air and practice holding them up while you are taking the inhalations. Practice anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes.

Asana for the doshas

Vata Asana

Because Vata is made up of the elements of air and ether, many people of Vata dosha experience gas, bloating, wandering thoughts, even anxiety.

Principles of Vata Asana are pelvic compression and flexion of the hips and slower more grounding Asanas with attention to detail.

Vata movement practices should emphasize connection to the earth, standing and balancing poses and that create more stability are great for this. Sitting poses are most beneficial for balancing Vata because they calm the mind and reduce anxiety. Uttasana, Paschimottanasana, Padmasana, Dhanurasnaa to name a few.

Faster more rigorous practices can further vitiate Vata so balancing both solar practices AND lunar practices are best. People of Vata nature can still partake in a fiery practice or class but should take the poses slower and with more awareness.

other movement practices for Vata dosha:

• walking + hiking in nature

• meditation practices + slow twisting of the spine + forward folds under your favorite tree

Pitta Asana

Because Pitta is made up of the elements of fire and water, many people of Pitta dosha experience overheating, competitiveness, anger or irritation, a fiery digestion that can lead to diarrhea when out of balance, and tendencies of being hard on themselves.

Principles of Pitta Asana are compression and extension of the solar plexus, slower movement practices with attention to detail to reduce heat, and sitting poses with meditation. Compression of the solar plexus is achieved through forward flexion, spinal twisting and lateral bending poses.

People of Pitta dosha are the first to want to have a fiery, more rigorous practice everyday and tend to beat themselves up if they don’t. This doesn’t mean you can’t practice that way a couple days a week, it just means that in order to bring more balance, you should also incorporate slower more mindful practices as well. Yin and Restorative Yoga are two wonderful examples.

other movement practices for Pitta dosha:

• swimming

• walking in the cool hours of the morning

Kapha asana

Because Kapha is made up of the elements of earth and water, many people of Kapha dosha experience stagnation, lethargy, a sluggishness in the digestive tract, and when out of balance…many find themselves in a state of depression.

Priniciples of Kapha Asana are expansion and opening of the chest or heart space and flow sequencing to help bring more fire element with more rigorous movement to help break up the stagnation and enliven the body and mind.

Movements that help expand the chest help to balance excess Avalambaka Kapha (area/energy of the body that controls the health of the heart and lungs) These poses help to reduce mucous in the body and improve the flow of breath. Examples: Ustrsana (camel pose), bhujangasana (cobra pose) and sarvangasana (bridge pose).

Flow sequences with surya namaskar should be practiced with more fire and intention and strength building poses are encouraged.

other movement practices for Kapha dosha:

• running

• hiking in nature

• any favorite aerobic movement practice

 Bath + Shower + Skincare

Alight it’s time to relax into the bath or jump into the shower…your choice. Bathing is very grounding (good for Vata) showering with cool water is great for Pitta and showering with warm water is enlivening for Kapha. As many of you are already aware of this cleansing practice, we did want to share some of our favorite supportive Ayurvedic tips on how to bring the most balance into your morning bath/shower routine.. 

Perhaps instead of using a soap bar or even liquid soap, (which depending on the ingredients of course) can strip away the skin’s protectant sebum, Ayurveda suggests gently exfoliating with a salt or sugar scrub and an all natural loofah especially since you already have oil on your skin from your morning Abhyanga.

We make an Ayurvedic salt scrub called SANSTORM in which you can look into and purchase below.

We usually wash out face in the bath/shower using our quicksand daily cleansing grains mixed with either our Yamuna rose water or just the water form your shower.

Create a mask and enjoy while you cleanse the rest of your body and then rinse.

Now that your bath/shower is finished, lightly pat yourself dry so that you can be sure to retain the remaining abhyanga oil as it acts as a natural skin shield for the rest of the day.

Now mist your face with our mirage Rose water toning mist which works to nourish and balance the pH of your skin.

Lastly moisturize with our SOMA face serum and you have both your body and face prepared for the day ahead.

AYURVEDIC NUTRITION

The process of a sacred act such as eating actually begins before the actual consumption of the meal, it begins with the preparation of the mind and body.

USING FOOD AS MEDICINE

You will hear the word RASA used often in Ayurveda and it translates to “taste”

There are six distinct tastes in all of nature and they are composed of the elements just as the doshas are. Understanding the elemental make up of these tastes allows us to fully understand the attributes of them and how they affect the body. Bases on these tastes, the doshas are either increased or decreased depending on what we take in.

The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, astringent, and bitter

There are 3 long term actions in Ayurvedic Science:

first is the action of nourishing the body, second is the action of increasing digestion, and third is the action of purifying the body.

* Ayurvedic Nutrition is based on the concept that nothing is right for everyone * and everything is right for someone and this is precisely why we eat to the particular needs of our constitution.

Choosing the best food program is not always easy. From an Ayurvedic perspective we choose our diet based on our individual needs and the needs of our dosha.

We also practice eating with the Seasons by taking in food that is Seasonally appropriate.

For more information of what to eat for your constitution,

please visit our Dosha specific pages for a library of insight and life changing practices.

We have created a line of wonderful Dosha balancing herbal tinctures that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine and they have been mindfully crafted to bring balance.

herbs for the doshas

Vata balancing herbal elixir

A grounding herbal elixir crafted to soothe, nourish, and stabilize the body and mind.

PITTA balancing herbal elixir

A calming herbal elixir crafted to comfort, cool, and bring peace to the overextended + overworked body and mind.

kapha balancing herbal elixir

An uplifting herbal elixir crafted to revitalize, inspire, uplift our mood and help us move past limitations.