Fall Equinox 2022
Thursday Sept 22 at 9:03pm ET is the Fall Equinox. After the intense heat of summer, we begin to cool down as the light wanes and day and night are …
Ayurveda Winter Survival Tips
Ah, winter is upon us. It is often challenging to keep spirits up during these colder months of shorter days, so I like to look toward time-tested wisdom for support …
Ayurveda for Fall
Why is pumpkin spice everywhere in the fall? Ayurveda offers us some clues. First, pumpkins are in season, so planning meals around pumpkins is a way to eat with the …
2021 Summer Solstice
Happy Summer Solstice! Do you love this time of year or dread the heat? The sun is the source of all life as its heat and light provide the energy …
French Lentil Dal for Spring
Spring is getting closer. Vaccines are becoming more abundant. I am in the mood to move! To help clear out the lethargy and stagnation of wintertime, Ayurveda recommends eating more …
Prakriti, Vikruti, and the Ayurvedic Clock
This article is the fourth in a series leading us into the Ayurveda Immersion at Yoga Center of Columbia beginning in January. Prakriti Prakriti on the one hand means “Nature, …
Agni and Ama
This article is the third in a series leading us into the Ayurveda Immersion at Yoga Center of Columbia beginning in January. If the subtle essences of prana, tejas, and …
The Subtle Essences
This article is the second in a series leading us into the Ayurveda Immersion at Yoga Center of Columbia beginning in January. Last week we talked about the three doshas …
Why Study Ayurveda?
This article is the first in a series leading us into the Ayurveda Immersion at Yoga Center of Columbia beginning in January. The word Ayurveda means the knowledge of life. …
Refreshing Summertime Cooler
During summer, the sun is at its highest, the days are long, the air is hot and humid (in our area). We can love this time for the outdoor opportunities to …