How Ayurveda Can Make You More Adaptable
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How Ayurveda Can Make You More Adaptable

Ayurveda teaches us how to listen, how to observe, how to feel, how to identify our feelings and needs, and what to do to nurture balance and inner stability.

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How Ayurveda Can Make You More Adaptable

Ayurveda teaches us how to listen, how to observe, how to feel, how to identify our feelings and needs, and what to do to nurture balance and inner stability.

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5 Recipes for an Amazing Ayurvedic Feast
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5 Recipes for an Amazing Ayurvedic Feast

Approach the holidays with more joy and less indigestion with our festive menu! These delicious holiday recipes can please a crowd while upholding the Ayurvedic principles of healthy eating.

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5 Recipes for an Amazing Ayurvedic Feast

Approach the holidays with more joy and less indigestion with our festive menu! These delicious holiday recipes can please a crowd while upholding the Ayurvedic principles of healthy eating.

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5 Marma Points to Awaken Intelligence and Balance Emotions
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5 Marma Points to Awaken Intelligence and Balan...

Marma chikitsa, the science of energy points, provides a way to combat emotional disturbances, going beyond alleviating symptoms to support deep, lasting relief. 

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5 Marma Points to Awaken Intelligence and Balance Emotions

Marma chikitsa, the science of energy points, provides a way to combat emotional disturbances, going beyond alleviating symptoms to support deep, lasting relief. 

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Seasonal Recipe: Spice It up with Pippali Gingersnaps
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Seasonal Recipe: Spice It up with Pippali Ginge...

An Ayurvedic take on the classic gingersnap cookie, this recipe provides a fun opportunity to play with spices and treat yourself to some delectable sweets! 

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Seasonal Recipe: Spice It up with Pippali Gingersnaps

An Ayurvedic take on the classic gingersnap cookie, this recipe provides a fun opportunity to play with spices and treat yourself to some delectable sweets! 

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Let Me Introduce You to the Tongue Cleaner—Part of Ayurveda’s Daily Oral Routine
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Let Me Introduce You to the Tongue Cleaner—Part...

Why does Ayurveda recommend using a tongue cleaner? Find out why this curved metal wonder is considered a must-have for fresh breath, oral hygiene, and more.

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Let Me Introduce You to the Tongue Cleaner—Part of Ayurveda’s Daily Oral Routine

Why does Ayurveda recommend using a tongue cleaner? Find out why this curved metal wonder is considered a must-have for fresh breath, oral hygiene, and more.

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Finding Inner Stillness and Healing with Ahimsa
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Finding Inner Stillness and Healing with Ahimsa

The first cosmic law of ahimsa, the practice of non-harm, teaches us that to fulfill our humanity as a person we must strengthen our capacity to gain awareness.

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Finding Inner Stillness and Healing with Ahimsa

The first cosmic law of ahimsa, the practice of non-harm, teaches us that to fulfill our humanity as a person we must strengthen our capacity to gain awareness.

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3 Ways to Spice Up Your Diet with Garam Masala
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3 Ways to Spice Up Your Diet with Garam Masala

One of the best things about Garam Masala is its versatility. Check out three very different recipes to get excited about the newest addition to your spice rack.

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3 Ways to Spice Up Your Diet with Garam Masala

One of the best things about Garam Masala is its versatility. Check out three very different recipes to get excited about the newest addition to your spice rack.

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How to Stay Balanced During a Big Move
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How to Stay Balanced During a Big Move

If you’re itching to move or thinking of relocating, here are some key considerations from an Ayurvedic perspective to help you feel balanced during the transition.

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How to Stay Balanced During a Big Move

If you’re itching to move or thinking of relocating, here are some key considerations from an Ayurvedic perspective to help you feel balanced during the transition.

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Mantra and Meditation for Challenging Times
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Mantra and Meditation for Challenging Times

During these complex times, it is important to have a supportive practice that increases our hopefulness and keeps the mind light and buoyant, rather than grim.

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Mantra and Meditation for Challenging Times

During these complex times, it is important to have a supportive practice that increases our hopefulness and keeps the mind light and buoyant, rather than grim.

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Meditation and Mental Health
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Meditation and Mental Health

Meditation's deeper purpose is inner growth and development of consciousness. And this has many keys when it comes to furthering the practice of Ayurveda.

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Meditation and Mental Health

Meditation's deeper purpose is inner growth and development of consciousness. And this has many keys when it comes to furthering the practice of Ayurveda.

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The Ayurvedic Perspective on Coffee
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The Ayurvedic Perspective on Coffee

Do you drink coffee? This blog entry explores the qualities of coffee, as well as when it’s okay for you to indulge and when it’s time for you to take...

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The Ayurvedic Perspective on Coffee

Do you drink coffee? This blog entry explores the qualities of coffee, as well as when it’s okay for you to indulge and when it’s time for you to take...

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Honey as Medicine in Ayurveda: How Sweet It Is
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Honey as Medicine in Ayurveda: How Sweet It Is

In a bevy of cool sweeteners like white sugar, maple syrup, and others, raw honey dances to a different melody because it brings the rare quality of warmth. 

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Honey as Medicine in Ayurveda: How Sweet It Is

In a bevy of cool sweeteners like white sugar, maple syrup, and others, raw honey dances to a different melody because it brings the rare quality of warmth. 

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Essentials of a Daily Routine [video]
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Essentials of a Daily Routine [video]

Vasant Lad, world-renowned practitioner, author, and founder of The Ayurvedic Institute, discusses the importance of creating and following a daily routine.

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Essentials of a Daily Routine [video]

Vasant Lad, world-renowned practitioner, author, and founder of The Ayurvedic Institute, discusses the importance of creating and following a daily routine.

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Breathe Easy with Lung Revive
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Breathe Easy with Lung Revive

Lung Revive supports the health of the respiratory system and keeps us breathing easy, no matter what the dynamic and everchanging seasons of life throw our way.

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Breathe Easy with Lung Revive

Lung Revive supports the health of the respiratory system and keeps us breathing easy, no matter what the dynamic and everchanging seasons of life throw our way.

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8 Spices to Try This Fall and Winter
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8 Spices to Try This Fall and Winter

Fall is a great time for spices. When used skillfully, spices can not only flavor our food, but can also support our journey towards greater health and balance.

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8 Spices to Try This Fall and Winter

Fall is a great time for spices. When used skillfully, spices can not only flavor our food, but can also support our journey towards greater health and balance.

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An Immersion into Well-Being at the Living Ayurveda Internship
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An Immersion into Well-Being at the Living Ayur...

The Living Ayurveda Internship incorporates communal living, farm work, and classes on several Ayurvedic topics. Here, a former intern shares her experiences.

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An Immersion into Well-Being at the Living Ayurveda Internship

The Living Ayurveda Internship incorporates communal living, farm work, and classes on several Ayurvedic topics. Here, a former intern shares her experiences.

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Seasonal Skincare Rituals for the Fall Transition
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Seasonal Skincare Rituals for the Fall Transition

These routines can support your skin's natural, luminous glow while maintaining balance and harmony in mind, body, and spirit throughout the transition of fall.

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Seasonal Skincare Rituals for the Fall Transition

These routines can support your skin's natural, luminous glow while maintaining balance and harmony in mind, body, and spirit throughout the transition of fall.

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Growing Roots at Banyan Farm
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Growing Roots at Banyan Farm

2020 has been quite a metamorphosis for our partners at Banyan Farm. As their second year on the farm, they were in a place to accomplish some exciting milestones.

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Growing Roots at Banyan Farm

2020 has been quite a metamorphosis for our partners at Banyan Farm. As their second year on the farm, they were in a place to accomplish some exciting milestones.

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What Are the Best Breakfast Ideas for Pitta? [video]
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What Are the Best Breakfast Ideas for Pitta? [v...

Since many pitta-types wake up not only hungry but also eager to start their day, a light, easy breakfast can be helpful. Learn more in this Ask Banyan article.

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What Are the Best Breakfast Ideas for Pitta? [video]

Since many pitta-types wake up not only hungry but also eager to start their day, a light, easy breakfast can be helpful. Learn more in this Ask Banyan article.

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Turmeric Latte Recipe with Ghee for Sustained Energy
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Turmeric Latte Recipe with Ghee for Sustained E...

This recipe offers a tasty, caffeine-free alternative to a popular drink that blends coffee with fat using ghee and our Turmeric Milk.

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Turmeric Latte Recipe with Ghee for Sustained Energy

This recipe offers a tasty, caffeine-free alternative to a popular drink that blends coffee with fat using ghee and our Turmeric Milk.

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Finding the Doshas in the Pulse [video]
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Finding the Doshas in the Pulse [video]

Vasant Lad, world-renowned practitioner, author, and founder of The Ayurvedic Institute, shows us a glimpse into the insightful world of Ayurvedic pulse reading. 

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Finding the Doshas in the Pulse [video]

Vasant Lad, world-renowned practitioner, author, and founder of The Ayurvedic Institute, shows us a glimpse into the insightful world of Ayurvedic pulse reading. 

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Peace in Action with the Power of Prostrations
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Peace in Action with the Power of Prostrations

You can think of a pranam as a bow to the earth—a simple way to practice returning to a place of respect and reciprocity with the earth which we call...

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Peace in Action with the Power of Prostrations

You can think of a pranam as a bow to the earth—a simple way to practice returning to a place of respect and reciprocity with the earth which we call...

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How Our Mood, Digestion, and Immune Strength Are Connected
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How Our Mood, Digestion, and Immune Strength Ar...

One interesting intersection in the body is the way mood, digestion, and immunity all support one another. This process is governed by agni, our digestive fire. 

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How Our Mood, Digestion, and Immune Strength Are Connected

One interesting intersection in the body is the way mood, digestion, and immunity all support one another. This process is governed by agni, our digestive fire. 

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Why You Should Sit in Nature and Do Nothing [video]
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Why You Should Sit in Nature and Do Nothing [vi...

Sitting in nature gives us the opportunity to connect with cycles and rhythms that are inherently a part of us, as well as all of the elements of nature.

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Why You Should Sit in Nature and Do Nothing [video]

Sitting in nature gives us the opportunity to connect with cycles and rhythms that are inherently a part of us, as well as all of the elements of nature.

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