More and more people are turning to nature to find connection, meaning, and a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves. But before you sing the praises of environmental spiritualism and how it has transformed your life, take a moment to understand the roots of nature-based rituals and the indigenous peoples that came before you.
One Yoga Journal editor replaced her daily meditation practice with ASMR YouTube videos for a week. Here’s what happened.
Tongue scraping improves your ability to taste, gets rid of old food debris, and prevents bad odor in the mouth.
Ayurveda has linked oral health to overall immunity for thousands of years.
The key to happiness? Loving the life you have, now.
Adding a bind to Locust Pose (Salabhasana) will help you go physically deeper into the pose.
Binds require flexibility both in the physical body—in order to come into and maintain the pose—and in the mind.
“Mindfulness” is a big buzzword right now, especially when it comes to what’s on your plate.
This fresh, flavorful salad has the zing of roasted lemon.
Spring, the time when nature reawakens and plants begin to sprout and grow, is a great time to do the “big cleanse.”
Who said grilled cheese is just for kids? This adorable mini grilled cheese recipe uses Brie for a more sophisticated taste.
Here is a recipe from my new book, Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women, for creating your own fresh chai.
Ayurveda loves herbal teas, which are warming in the winter and cooling in the summer. Here are a few of my favorites.
Pranayama, the formal practice of controlling the breath, is essential to good health.
Ujjayi breath is achieved by breathing in and out through the nose while constricting the glottis at the back of the throat. Here's how to do it:
Different styles of yoga engage different breathing techniques. The one we use at my studio and in the Baptiste Yoga methodology is called Ujjayi breath.
If you’ve been thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, enjoying a meatless meal once a week is a great way to start.
Tart and tangy grapefruit provides the foil for fatty, rich-tasting avocado.
Avocados are full of protein, fiber, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and key nutrients, such as folate. Here are a few ways to enjoy them with every meal.
A living kitchen is a sacred space -- a hearth and a temple where you have the potential to create the nourishment that will serve your own life force.