Farms and Sourcing

Sustainable Sourcing: Honoring the Earth in a Changing Landscape
AYURVEDA / Sustainable Sourcing: Honoring the Earth in a Changing Landscape
Sustainable Sourcing: Honoring the Earth in a Changing Landscape
  • An Immersion into Well-Being at the Living Ayurveda Internship
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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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  • 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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  • Harvesting Ashwagandha in Southern Oregon
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    Harvesting Ashwagandha in Southern Oregon

    We harvested the famous adaptogen ashwagandha right here in Southern Oregon. It did exquisitely well in this climate and we were rewarded with an abundant field full of this amazing...

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  • Why Sustainability Matters to the Future of Ayurveda
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    Why Sustainability Matters to the Future of Ayurveda

    In hopes of reversing the future of endangered and irresponsibly harvested plants, we support projects that work with local farms across India to establish cultivated sources for some of our...

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  • Why Guggulu Is So Precious
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    Why Guggulu Is So Precious

    Guggulu is an incredibly potent and widely used herbal resin, with a rich history of use in traditional Ayurvedic preparations. Guggulu has the unique ability to deliver herbs deep into...

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  • Growing Bacopa
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    Growing Bacopa

    Our bacopa comes from an organic farm in the Western Ghats, where it is grown in paddy fields and irrigated by a stream that flows out of an ancient forest.

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  • Growing Shatavari
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    Growing Shatavari

    Shatavari once grew abundantly in the wild, but rising demand has pushed it toward endangerment. Learn more about how we're sustainably growing this beloved herb.

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  • Growing Ashwagandha
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    Growing Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha is one of the most revered herbs in Ayurveda. Maximizing the body's ability to resist stress, it enables the body to sustain energy throughout the day while promoting sound,...

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  • Growing Brahmi/Gotu Kola
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    Growing Brahmi/Gotu Kola

    Brahmi, also known as gotu kola, is one of the most powerful brain tonics in Ayurveda. This luscious green herb helps improve mindfulness, revitalize consciousness, and maintain a sharp intellect.

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