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It's Detox Time!
There’s nothing like a fresh start to celebrate the start of a new season! With Spring finally in the air, why not put a spring in your step with a detox? The Ayurvedic Approach In Ayurveda, we take a different approach to cleansing, instead of focusing on juices and raw foods, Ayurveda focuses on foods that are really easy for your body to digest. You see, a healthy lifestyle starts with the digestive system. Your digestive health is dependent on the balance of "agni", or digestive fire, translated from Sanskrit. If your digestive system starts to become unbalanced, your body becomes much more susceptible to disease. When...
DIY Ayurvedic Skincare
From Inside Out
We’ve given you some of our best Ayurveda tricks and tips to help you feel the very best on the inside but now it’s time to focus on the outside! According to Ayurveda there are three different types of beauty. Firstly there’s inner beauty, this is what we’ve been focusing on in our blog for the last few weeks by discussing topics such as stress relief and positive mental thinking. Outer beauty is all about looking as good as you feel by taking the best possible care of yourself. Finally there’s lasting beauty that will always stay with you throughout...
The Ultimate Ayurveda Guide to Digestion
When it comes to digestion, many who study Ayurveda believe that it has a major impact on your overall health. It all comes down to your agni! This is a Sanskrit word that literally translates into fire. We have multiple fires throughout our body, including one in the mind and another in the intestines. This fire (which is known as your Jathara agni) is absolutely essential to understanding Ayurveda, every imbalance or feeling of unease can be traced right back to your agni. From preventing the build-up of toxins, improving intelligence and awareness and regulating your emotions, agni plays an...
Self Massage, Self Love
We all need a treat once in a while! Whether it’s a lovely bubble bath or a delicious rich snack like our red velvet cake, one thing is for sure, you definitely deserve it! Today we’re going to tell you about a whole new other way to treat yourself that is not only a fulfilling experience but great for your overall health too! We’re of course talking about massage! Now as nice as it would be to schedule an appointment at your favourite spa every week, it’s not always manageable. Once again Ayurveda has the solution for all our pampering...