Learning Ayurveda
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Introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda is more than just a popular form of alternative medicine. It is a system of holistic healing unlike any other. Thought to be over five thousand years old,...
AYURVEDA / Learning AyurvedaIntroduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda gives you the means of attaining and maintaining your own optimal health. The benefits of Ayurvedic medicine have been proven over centuries of use.
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Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
Vata, pitta, and kapha—collectively known as the doshas—are one of the most foundational concepts in the tradition of Ayurveda. But what are they, exactly? In essence, the doshas are energetic...
AYURVEDA / Learning AyurvedaVata, Pitta, and Kapha
Vata, pitta, and kapha—collectively known as the doshas—are one of the most foundational concepts in the tradition of Ayurveda. But what are they, exactly? In essence, the doshas are energetic...
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Vata Balancing: Practical Tips & Tools for a Ba...
Vata dosha is one of the three main Ayurvedic mind-body types, comprised of the elements of air and ether. Responsible for movement and impulse, creativity and connection, everyone experiences the energy...
AYURVEDA / Learning AyurvedaVata Balancing: Practical Tips & Tools for a Balanced Life
Feeling nervous, anxious, or spacey? Learn about the Vata Dosha and get easy diet and lifestyle tips for balancing and nourishing excess vata.
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Balancing Pitta
Pitta is the energy of fire and water, digestion, and transformation. When in healthy balance, this dosha brings intelligence, charisma, courage, clarity, and the light of understanding. In excess, it...
AYURVEDA / Learning AyurvedaBalancing Pitta
If pitta dosha is out of balance, you might feel overly critical, irritated, and overheated. Learn more about Ayurvedic strategies to soothe excess pitta.
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Balancing Kapha
Kapha is the energy of water and earth, structure and cohesiveness, grounding and stability. This dosha governs nourishment, growth, lubrication, stamina, and our ability to feel contentment. In excess, it...
AYURVEDA / Learning AyurvedaBalancing Kapha
Feeling heavy, sluggish, slow, or unmotivated? Learn about the kapha dosha and get easy diet and lifestyle tips for balancing and soothing excess kapha.
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Ayurvedic Ebook
Ancient Remedies for a Modern You: An Introduction to Ayurveda By Premal Patel, MD Get started with Ayurveda by learning about the three doshas and how they influence everything in...
AYURVEDA / Learning AyurvedaAyurvedic Ebook
Get started with Ayurveda by learning about the three doshas and how they influence everything in your life—from personality, to physique and digestion. We’ve included practical tips and advice to...
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Glossary of Ayurvedic Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z abhyanga Full body...
AYURVEDA / Learning AyurvedaGlossary of Ayurvedic Terms
Learn definitions for Sanskrit terms such as ama, abhyanga, rasa, and anupan. Complex terms are easily explained in this comprehensive glossary.
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