MANTRA TO CALM THE MIND
Close your eyes, find a confortable position and listen to this mantra to unwind and calm the racing thoughts of the mind. It is particularly good to balance Pitta or Vata emotions such as as anxiety, fear, doubt, anger, confusion and frustration. Will also help in preventing insomnia and restlessness.
AYURVEDIC BAKED FRUITS
Baked fruits are a quick and healthy breakfast or snack option for all Ayurvedic constitutions.Vata may appreciate baked fruits with melted ghee, high Pitta constitutions may slightly reduce the amount of cinnamon and choose sweeter fruit types, whilst Kapha constitutions may choose sour fruits such as pineapple and be generous with spices.
MUSIC FOR INSOMNIA, DEEP SLEEP AND RELAXATION
Many of us suffer from insomnia or have difficulties falling asleep. This is particularly true during dryer seasons of the year and for people with predominantly dry and light (vata or pitta) body-mind constitution.
HEALTHY VEGETABLE RECIPE
During a trip to Kerala last autumn, our host Dr.C.V.Priyatha Dev, shared with us this easy and healthy vegetable recipe. Lightly spiced with turmeric, this Ayurvedic vegetable recipe makes a perfect side dish for chicken, fish, dhal, pasta and rice.
PREVENTING JOINT AND BONE PAIN
According to Ayurveda joint and bone pain linked to rheumatoid arthritis can be improved and prevented with correct blood supply, diet and lifestyle.
COMFORTING APPLE COMPOTE
Fruits may not be as much fun in Autumn, but well prepared they are a wonderful and heatlhy way to satisfy our cravings for sweet and warmth. Easy to digest, suitable for all three constitutions (or doshas), our comforting Ayurvedic apple compote recipe makes a perfect afternoon snack or accompaniment for breakfast.
A MOMENT OF PEACE : HEALING MUSIC
The sound of sanskrit chanted by singer, songwriter, sanskrit scholar Gabriella Burnel, has some serious body-mind relaxation effects. So much that we it use in some of our massage therapies. Try for yourself! Listen to this beautiful celebration of love. We recommend this healing sanskrit music in the morning or evening. Watch the effects on the body […]
WEEKLY MINDFUL WALKS
Mindful walks in nature are therapeutical and energising experiences. They are a great opportunity to pause from this incredibly fast world and reconnect with oneself, others and the world around us. Mindful walks also enable us to recharge our batteries within a very short amount of time.
VEGETABLE CURRY RECIPE
An alternative vegetable curry recipe suitable for all constitutions. Light to digest, rich in flavours and balancing qualities, this Ayurvedic vegetable curry recipe is perfect served with plain basmati rice or roti and protein such as lentils, tofu, fish or chicken!
THE 5 ELEMENTS : FUNDAMENTS OF LIFE
The first and most important principle of ayurveda is that of the 5 elements. Understanding and experimenting the 5 element principle is key to maintain balance in our body.