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...

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...

Blue Lotus Ayurveda, out of Asheville, NC, is a locally owned and operated Ayurveda and Panchakarma clinic, which has served our local community since 2001. We strive to provide a "village style clinic" model. Vishnu Dass first broke the ground for Ayurveda here in...

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...

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...