We teach the integration of Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy; they are not taught as separate entities. I started studying Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy at the Ayurvedic Institute in 2004 and then went onto work in a Pancha Karma clinic in Massachusetts as the resident Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist in 2006.

Do you know what is happening on April 8th 2024? A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE. That means everything you say and do will have a more intense effect. So as any good Pitta would do, I have written out a plan for success during this astrological opportunity that is upon us.

1) Spring is the beginning of the fiscal year for nature, and WE are a part of nature.

2) Spring is nature's cleansing season. It is a natural time to "clean house," and our body is our MOST IMPORTANT "house." It houses our spirit, our light and our heart!

Ayurveda is based on terrain theory! Your terrain is your microbiome. It is estimated that there are nearly 30 trillion microorganisms living in or on each person. The lower gut (large intestines and colon) contains 99% of all the microorganisms in the body. It is primarily composed of bacteria living in a densely-populated ecosystem.

I have heard it said that you are an average of the five people you have spent the most time around. I believe that is true. I also believe you are an average of the five foods that you eat the most of every day. Therefore, picking your five favorite foods is a big deal.

As the final month of the year unfolds, bringing with it the crisp chill of winter, Ayurveda offers a tapestry of practices and insights to navigate this serene yet demanding season. December is not just a month; it's a transition, a doorway to deeper self-awareness and well-being.

When you are thinking, the neurons in your brain fire away. In order to function properly, those neurons need minerals (a LOT of minerals). Look around at everyone. Because they are always on their phone or computer, they never get a chance to stop thinking. Their neurons are practically begging for mineral support.

Spice it UP! By Susan Bass

In Ayurveda, our spice cabinet is our medicine cabinet. Eating food cooked with seasonal spices helps to balance the elements in our body and deliver a powerful punch of nature’s medicine. In autumn it is often the elements of ether and air (vata) that are increased. If they are not balanced with diet and lifestyle choices then our tissues can become cold, rough and dry. Knowing how to use nature’s medicine cabinet in the whole food form of spices to keep one’s body in balance is an ART.

Embracing November with Ayurveda.

November's crisp air and the golden hues of falling leaves remind us of the shift in nature and within ourselves. As per Ayurveda, this month signifies a time for nourishing foods, grounding practices, and rejuvenating therapies. It's all about understanding our body's natural rhythms and adapting to the season's demands.