Category: Ayurveda

Fennel Citrus Sattvic Ayurvedic Dressing | Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat

A Simple Fennel-Citrus Dressing from the Ashram Kitchen

This recipe is shared by Meredith Hudson (Sri Devi), Kitchen Manager at the Sivananda Ashram, whose approach to cooking is rooted in Karma Yoga and the principles of Ayurvedic nourishment. I arrived at the Sivananda Ashram over a decade ago with no pro …

Ayurvedic Baked Pear Recipe

This simple baked pear dish is perfect for autumn and early winter, when Vata dosha is high and the body craves warmth and moisture. Soft, sweet pears and raisins gently nourish and hydrate the tissues, while cinnamon kindles digestion and honey adds a …

Cooling Down: Five Ayurvedic Tips for Managing Pitta in Summer

With the hot months of summer upon us, it’s important to balance the fire element in your body. In Ayurveda, our body is composed of five elements: water, fire, earth, wind, and space. Each person has a unique mix of these elements, and when fire is pr …

Why Sleep is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Health (And How to Implement Good Sleep Hygiene)

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, sleep often takes a backseat. Yet, it’s one of the most crucial factors for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Both Yoga and Ayurveda emphasize the significance of sleep, known as “Nidra”, as essential f …

Yoga of Recovery: Why We’re Addicted and How Yoga Brings Back Balance

Yoga is the bridge from unwanted dependency to  healthy and happy attachment in moderation. In reality, we are the masters of our minds and our bodies. Yoga shows us the way to regaining control of our thoughts and actions.