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Sweet Dreams!
Ever just had one of those sleepless nights where no matter how hard you try, you just can't find that perfectly comfortable position? And even more dauntingly, the amount of time until you need to wake up is slowly wilting away until you're left with a blaring alarm and tired eyes. We've all been there, and as annoying and frustrating it may be, a lack of sleep can lead to much more serious consequences. We spend at least one third of our lives sleeping, those recommended eight hours per night can have a major impact on your health. This is...
Say Goodbye to Stress!
Recently, we discussed the importance of keeping the mind healthy so the body can remain in balance too. In case you missed it, you can check it out here! Now that you know what it feels like for each dosha to be out of balance, this week we’re sharing our best tips to get you back into equilibrium. We all have experienced stress throughout some point in our lives, it’s a natural reaction to external factors within our environment. When the body is under stress, the brain releases chemicals such as adrenaline to help deal with the sudden change. Usually...
Say Goodbye to Allergies!
Despite what that chill in the weather is still telling us, Spring is well and truly here! There are plenty of things to get excited about with the change of season, it’s time to get ready for sunnier days, bright displays of flowers and fresh in season fruits and vegetables such as avocados, berries, mandarins, oranges and passionfruit! However there is a slight catch for some people when it comes to Spring and that comes in the form of coughing, sneezing and watery eyes! We are of course talking about that dreaded hay fever and allergies. There are many different...
Mornings with Ayurveda
Are you a morning person? Or are a later starter? If you love a good sleep in, maybe it’s time to change up your routine! Starting your mornings early with enthusiasm and vitality can lead to a much more positive day and even provide some amazing overall health benefits! There are many Ayurvedic rituals to practice throughout your morning which can leave you feeling refreshed and energetic! Check out our tips for some inspiring and cleansing practices so you can have a good morning! Wake Up Early Ayurveda suggests that your mornings should start way before the sun comes up,...
Discovering Your Dosha
In case you need a refresher, Ayurveda is an ancient Hindu practice of medicine all about keeping balance between the body and mind, tailored unique for everyone individual person. You can find out more about Ayurveda here. But first, Yoga! Ayurveda and yoga may seem like separate ideas but they’re actually deeply entwined. To put it simply, Ayurveda is a science and yoga is the practice used to implement it. Yoga is a natural way of healing used to inspire positivity and understanding towards the self, society, environment and the universe. When these two ideas are combined, it makes for...