According to Ayurveda, we should wake up when nature wakes up, which is at sunrise. When it starts to become light outside, this is an indication that the day begins, so naturally we also start the day at this time. But there is a also specific time for those who are committed to their spiritual […]
Learn about 6 delicious herbal teas used in Ayurveda for overall well-being. In Ayurveda, herbal teas are often used for medicinal purposes. This is because many herbs, plants or flowers have different properties which can be useful for health or maintaining a state of wellness. It’s important to note that these teas should be in […]
Make your mornings extra special with these 4 morning Ayurvedic practices to boost overall wellness.Ayurveda provides us so much wisdom on living life in a balanced way, according to the cycles and flow of nature. The way we start our mornings has a big impact on our wellness and plays an important role for the […]
Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga and which can be translated as “the science of life” teaches us how to prevent disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle, by living in accordance to the cycles of nature. Let’s see when is the best time of the day to meditate according to Ayurveda. Meditation is the state […]
Learn about the importance of cooking consciously with these 3 Ayurvedic principles when cooking food.Ayurvedic cooking focuses on making well balanced and nourishing meals for both the body and the mind. Ideally we would know our primary dosha (body constitution) so that we can understand what foods are most compatible and suitable for our body […]
These 4 ingredients Ayurvedic bliss balls are my go to wholesome dessert alternative. They are so delicious and easy to make. I used only 4 ingredients which are considered sattvic in Ayurveda. Sattvic means clean, wholesome and good for the body and mind qualities. Usually they include some other ingredients like nuts and seeds, some […]
This simple traditional Ayurvedic dal recipe is by far my go to meal and I prepare it several times during the week. In Ayurvedic cooking, dal is one of the most important and commonly used ingredients. It is known for being easy to digest, nourishing and supporting agni (digestive fire). There are different kinds of […]
The festive season is approaching and this means lots of delicious treats in the making. These Ayurvedic inspired cookies are not necessarily the sweetest because as most of you know, most of my recipes have no added sugar. But to give them a sweeter taste, I used dates and cinnamon. And for a dessert type […]
Ayurveda is a beautiful life science that resembles a holistic lifestyle of wellness and maintaining health. This is done by understanding our natural cycles, behaviours, tendencies, digestion type and much more. These all come down to the primary Ayurveda dosha of a person. According to Ayurveda, every person has a unique Ayurveda constitution from birth, […]
A lovely skin treat with this 3 ingredients relaxing DIY body exfoliator. I’ve been making my own body exfoliation/scrubs for a long time. I know there are many great products out there, but I love the idea of customising my weekly exfoliation routine based on how I feel. In general, I use raw brown sugar […]