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Sattvavajaya Sessions

In a Sattvavajaya session, one is able to share and explore one’s inner world within a space of deep listening and cultivate sattva (wisdom and clarity) in the mind. At times the session can become more directive, attending to altering the direction of the flow of the...

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Indian Masala Chai ~ Brewed Not Boiled

There are many opinions on how to make Indian chai (tea) or spiced tea known as Masala chai. Various types of black tea are used to make chai, most commonly Assam tea is used, but other varieties such as Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and even Ceylon varieties are delicious.  A...

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Perspectives on Classical Ayurveda ~ Its study and practice

Art by Aaron Ananta Staengl: AyurvedaPosters.com As the education and clinical practice of āyurveda continue to grow throughout the world, one may ask: what constitutes the “classical” study of āyurveda? The term classical āyurveda can be understood or interpreted in...

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Things That Arise in Meditation Practice

When we first start a practice of meditation, we can often feel an enthusiasm or excitement. This can be likened to that of a new hobby that we throw ourselves into headlong or the freshness of a new relationship with all its desires and expectations. My teacher Baba...

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Featured on The Discomfort Zone Podcast

Vishnu Dass, an experienced Ayurvedic doctor, teacher, and author, joins this insightful podcast conversation to explore the power of self-awareness, Ayurveda’s role in healing, and the wisdom of embracing discomfort for personal growth. Tune in to hear his deep...

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How our Traditional Ayurvedic Massage Oils are Made

In Ayurveda, there are a wide variety of herbal medicated massage oils known as siddha thailams. The process for making these specialized oils is quite lengthy and can take many hours to several days, depending on the specific recipe used. The classical Ayurvedic...

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My Ayurvedic Medicine Path Comes Full Circle

In 1992, I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet two primary teachers, who greatly influenced the trajectory of my life. I was an eager twenty-two-year-old searching for deeper meaning and purpose, fueled by spiritual books such as the teachings of Ramana...

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Guildlines and Preparations for Panchakarma

Your Panchakarma fee also includes a preparatory consultation. Below is a brief overview of the 3 phases of Panchakarma and how to properly prepare for your treatments. The process outlined below will tailored to your individualized needs during your preparatory...

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Ayurvedic Approaches to Type 2 Diabetes

Both Ayurveda and modern medicine agree that type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a multifaceted disease that  affects many organs, tissues, and channels of the body including the cardiovascular, urinary, nervous and immune systems. In Sanskrit, diabetes is called...

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Hemorrhoid Treatment in Ayurveda

Hemorrhoid Treatment in Ayurveda Hemorrhoids are essentially varicose veins of the rectum and anus. People between 45-60+ years of age have shown to be more likely to develop them, although they can occur much earlier in life. Internal hemorrhoids are typically not...

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