Jillian Pransky is a Master Certified Yoga Instructor. Her Yogalicious blog is a where you can read her thoughts on yoga and life, and get her recommendations for great products, recipes and more.
Digestion, in Ayurveda, is a cornerstone of well-being. From the lens of Ayurveda, every disease is believed to arise from inefficient digestion. Agni, the fiery metabolic energy of digestion, allows us to assimilate food while ridding the body of wastes and toxins. Agni transforms dense physical matter into the subtler forms of energy the body needs to be healthy, generate warmth, and also sustain a balanced mood and clear mind.
Read MoreAdd these cleansing foods to support your immune system, up your detoxing capabilities, and prepare for next month's seasonal shift. Oh, and they're known to shift your mood, too!
Read MoreI know I’m not the only one who is challenged by the cooler months… After all, according to Ayurveda (a 5,000 year old holistic science from India) autumn through early/mid winter is Vata season.
Vata is the principle of movement, coolness, and wind. Therefore the energetic quality and weather conditions of the season cause most of us to agitate more easily, become more anxious or “spacey” than usual, and have a harder time feeling grounded and calm.
Read MoreAs summer heats up, we become prone to accumulating excess heat in our bodies and minds. When we begin to collect and increase our own internal heat, one way that the body tries to cool itself down is by cooling down the digestive fire.
Read MoreWhether you're looking to lose weight or simply want to start a meditation practice, mindful eating can be a great way to feel more centered, at ease, and help you ‘lighten’ up your body and mind.
We can use this to bring more mindfulness into our lives three times a day – which will promote well-being all day long.
Read MoreSpring’s rigorous and spirited energy has certainly begun its dance. We are talking about the ‘major’ uplifting energy needed to crack a seed and bloom it into a budding plant. It is time for growth and expansion. Change is happening right now, in a big way
Read MoreSmall changes in your diet can help your body release excess winter qualities and prepare for spring.
