All About Ojas: How to Build Your Sustainable Energy
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All About Ojas: How to Build Your Sustainable Energy

Ojas is one of the most important aspects of overall health, happiness, and immunity. Learn how to build ojas in your body so you can enjoy a radiant, vibrant life.

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Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe
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Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

This creamy pudding blends chocolate, chia seeds, coconut milk, and spices to create a healthy feel-good treat perfect for any time of year and any occasion.

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The Springtime Secret for a Healthy Gut
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The Springtime Secret for a Healthy Gut

Ayurveda recommends adjusting one’s diet with the season. A seasonal diet changes the microbiome, which is responsible for balancing the gut, blood sugar levels, mood, and more.

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Learning to See the Doshas in Nature
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Learning to See the Doshas in Nature

The doshas vata, pitta, and kapha are quite apparent in nature when we look through the lens of Ayurveda. We can define the doshas by their gunas, or qualities.

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Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times
emotional wellness /

Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times

The crazier life gets, the more simplicity we need. Ayurveda has simple tools to help us stay centered in the midst of challenging and unpredictable times. 

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Make Your Own Almond Milk [video]
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Make Your Own Almond Milk [video]

Almond milk deeply nurtures all the tissues of the body. Making it yourself is surprisingly easy and a great way to harness almond milk’s vitality or prana. 

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Hope in a Time of Pandemic
emotional wellness /

Hope in a Time of Pandemic

The magnitude of the global disruption caused by the coronavirus is immense and still unfolding. But there are also tremendous opportunities in this moment.

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Immune Health NOW—Respiratory System Support for Spring 2020
ayurvedic herbalism /

Immune Health NOW—Respiratory System Support for Spring 2020

Created in March of 2020, Immune Health NOW is a powdered mixture that uses potent Ayurvedic herbs to support the immune system, lungs, and respiratory tract. 

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Ginger Tulsi Almond Smoothie Recipe
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Ginger Tulsi Almond Smoothie Recipe

This tasty smoothie with tulsi and ginger is perfect for de-cluttering the mind, soothing the nerves, supporting healthy energy, and helping you feel amazing.

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A Letter from Our CEO
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A Letter from Our CEO

People across the country are taking action to support their immune systems and overall well-being in this time of uncertainty. Recently, we have seen a large increase in demand for...

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Simple Mindfulness Tools to Work Through Fear
emotional wellness /

Simple Mindfulness Tools to Work Through Fear

While there’s no way to live a life completely free of stress and fear, these mindfulness tools are powerful and effective ways to help us manage and digest fearful emotions...

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This Is the Key to a Healthy Immune System
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This Is the Key to a Healthy Immune System

Vibrant immunity requires a robust digestive fire, or “agni.” When you give your agni wholesome food, the nourishment passes from the digestive tract to your entire body by way of...

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A Gentle Detox with Total Body Cleanse
ayurvedic herbalism /

A Gentle Detox with Total Body Cleanse

Whether you’re planning a traditional Ayurvedic cleanse or a quick detox, Total Body Cleanse can offer support. Find out how these powerful herbal tablets can supercharge your cleanse.

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Seva in Action at Alandi Ayurveda Clinic
banyan community /

Seva in Action at Alandi Ayurveda Clinic

In 2019 Banyan initiated our first annual Community Grant Fund. We are excited to share with you the story of one of our 2019 grant recipients, the Alandi Ayurveda Clinic...

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How to Make Your Daily Routine Work for You 
ayurveda 101 /

How to Make Your Daily Routine Work for You 

Even when you know the benefits of a daily routine, it can be hard to decide exactly what yours should consist of. Here are a few tricks to help you...

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What Is Chyavanprash & Why It’s Great for Winter
ayurvedic herbalism /

What Is Chyavanprash & Why It’s Great for Winter

Chyavanprash is a tasty herbal jam that can help during times when our immune system needs bolstering. Learn more about this ancient recipe, its many benefits, and ways to enjoy...

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Ginger and Garlic: Winter Miracle Foods
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Ginger and Garlic: Winter Miracle Foods

Together, garlic and ginger cover many of the bases necessary to thrive all winter long. Learn how they act as potent allies during the colder times of year.

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Cultivating Ojas with Ayurveda
ayurveda 101 /

Cultivating Ojas with Ayurveda

In the Ayurvedic tradition, ojas has everything to do with immunity.  Because it is the superfine essence of kapha, it shares desirable qualities of this dosha, such as strength, nourishment,...

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Can Vata & Kapha Be Out of Balance at the Same Time? [video]
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Can Vata & Kapha Be Out of Balance at the Same Time? [video]

What happens when vata and kapha are both imbalanced? In this Ask Banyan video, we address what this type of imbalance might look like, and what to focus on to...

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4 Reasons to Love Kapha Dosha
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4 Reasons to Love Kapha Dosha

Kapha has gotten a bad rap. For some reason, we fixate on its negative attributes. Find out more about the beauty of balanced kapha and why we would do well...

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5 Ways to Get More Turmeric in Your Life
ayurvedic herbalism /

5 Ways to Get More Turmeric in Your Life

Turmeric has now become way more mainstream than we ever could have imagined. Here are five different ways to utilize this root, both from a nutrition standpoint and as an...

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Brighten Up Your Winter with This Savory Turmeric Sauce Recipe
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Brighten Up Your Winter with This Savory Turmeric Sauce Recipe

This turmeric sauce is deeply nourishing with its rich flavors and healthy fats. It contains all six tastes, which will help keep your digestion happy and your palate thoroughly satisfied.

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What Is an Ayurvedic Diet? [video]
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What Is an Ayurvedic Diet? [video]

Ayurveda does not use a one-diet-fits-all approach, but there are ways to plan meals for your unique constitution. Find out more about choosing foods based on the doshas and your...

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How to Make Turmeric Paste
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How to Make Turmeric Paste

Take the many benefits of turmeric a step further by creating your own turmeric paste! It can be used to make turmeric milk, as a cooking ingredient, as a facial...

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