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Understanding the Doshas for Better Health

“In the practice of Ayuveda we try to bring people back into balance and at the same time let their true nature shine through. The two processes are really the same.”–Deepak Chopra. Ayurvedic practitioners look at each client as a unique composition of ... Read >

Alleviating Feelings of Guilt

Lately clients have come to me for help in alleviating their feelings of guilt. The guilt they are experiencing is a deep and consuming emotion that is difficult to lift. I guess this is a timely feeling for the season we are in: autumn. This is a tim... Read >

Essential Oils and Medicated Oils in Massage Therapy

One of the great things about receiving a massage is its ability to bring us into the present moment. Through the experience of receiving touch and with the help of aromatherapy, we are brought into an awareness of our mind and body. Jade Shutes said, "... Read >

Our Soul's Purpose in Ayurveda

In Sankhya philosophy, we came from Purusha and Prakriti. We are the manifestation of pure consciousness and pure potential. Purusha and Prakriti are the origins of the universe and are potential energies. Purusha, the potential for consciousness, me... Read >

The Three Causes of Dis-ease in Ayurveda

Dis-ease is the manifestation of a disturbance in the body or mind caused by the disconnect with our own true nature. Disturbances form in the mind first, called vrittis. Since our body is connected to the conscious and subconscious thoughts of the mind... Read >

Ayurvedic Treatments for a Spring Cleanse

In Ayurvedic medicine, there are therapeutic goals for receiving body treatments and massages. Ayurvedic treatments can either be tonifying or purifying to the body. In a tonification treatment, the goal is to support and strengthen the body. In a puri... Read >