Once the mind and body have been cleansed, it is time to rejuvenate and rebuild. The 2-3 months leading up to conception are the perfect time to focus on resting, relaxing, and building up Ojas (vital energy). In Ayurvedic texts, it is said that there is no life...

Many of us are about this lifestyle where we fix our problems as we get them rather than focusing on preventing. A huge factor in conceiving and having a healthy baby is preparing.  Of course, during pregnancy, you will undergo tests like blood work and ultrasounds...

I can't believe it's almost November! My husband and I are getting a little stressed because we're going away with V in two weeks on a trip to the other side of the world, and we haven't thought about packing yet! V has also developed quite the personality and we...

Eating food with forks and spoons has become the norm in our culture. Eating any other way is considered unhygienic or even primitive.  We try teaching our children how to use utensils early on and make sure to scold them when they “pick” at their food with their...

I’ve tried everything from the Juice Fast to the Master Lemonade Cleanse to regulate my gastrointestinal system and combat the effects of my ongoing Irritable Bowel Syndrome. After beginning my Ayurveda studies, I learned that to fast in an Ayurvedic way is to choose...

Yesterday, my Ayurvedic teacher said that drinking ice water is like “pouring a pot of water over a flame”. This resonated with me because I love water -water is the one beverage necessary for survival, and one of the only things I drink. I also don’t think twice...