Prone to oily skinPitta skin is prone to acne, blackheads, and whiteheads. The oiliness of this skin type is unique in that it’s not just a matter of excess sebum production; instead, the sebaceous glands are overactive, which leads to increased oil production. This results in enlarged pores and greasy hair that can be difficult …
While Ayurveda provides valuable and detailed guidance for daily practices, foods, meditation and movement methods, self-care techniques, and seasonal living for each specific dosha, it can be difficult to know which lifestyle guidelines to follow if you have a dual Prakriti or a combination dosha.Having a dual Prakriti means that your mind-body type is dominated …
IntroductionAyurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back 5,000 years and can be found in many practices worldwide today. Ayurveda teaches that there are three different energy types within each individual known as doshas: Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). Pitta personalityThey are very intelligent and can handle many tasks at …
IntroductionAyurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back 5,000 years and can be found in many practices worldwide today. Ayurveda teaches that there are three different energy types within each individual known as doshas: Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). Kapha personalityKapha is among the three doshas or body types in …
IntroductionAyurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back 5,000 years and can be found in many practices worldwide today. Ayurveda teaches that there are three different energy types within each individual known as doshas: Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). Vata’s personality Vata is known as the ‘wind’ type of person.You’re …
IntroductionAyurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back 5,000 years and can be found in many practices worldwide today. Ayurveda teaches that there are three different energy types within each individual known as doshas: Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). Each dosha energy type is associated with a certain element of nature, …
Abhyanga, the practice of anointing oneself with warm oil from head to toe, is the highest manifestation of self-love.A daily Abhyanga practice balances the doshas and improves well-being and longevity. Sneha is a Sanskrit word that means “oil” and “love.” It is thought that the effects of Abhyanga are similar to those of being saturated …
IntroductionMeditation is a practice that’s been around for thousands of years. It’s more than just sitting still and being quiet. Meditation combines the mind and body in ways that can help you relax, focus your mind, reduce stress, and more. What is meditation?The first thing to understand about meditation is that it’s not just sitting …
Ayurveda recommends a few seasonal self-care practices to help deal with health concerns and improve overall well-being during this time of the year. Nadi Shodhana is a simple yet effective technique for calming the mind, body, and emotions. Nadi shodhana is a yogic breathing technique used to balance the brain’s right and left hemispheres. Shodhana …
IntroductionHappy New Year. Your New Year’s resolutions are probably fresh in your mind—and maybe even a little daunting. I hope you’re excited to start a new beginning in 2023. If that’s the case, don’t worry: You can still incorporate self-care into your life as part of your journey towards better health and wellness. Now is …
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