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Ayurvedic Secrets for Looking and Feeling Young

Megan, selected from Yoga+ Magazine — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:04:13 +0000

By Carrie Demers, MD, Yoga+ We�re obsessed with looking young. At least that�s the impression conveyed by television, billboards, and print advertisements. �Take drugs,� they urge, �apply cosmetics, undergo surgery, dye your hair, and bleach your teeth to hide the signs of encroaching age.� But will face lifts, tummy tucks, and hair implants give us more [...]

Healing Remedies for Autumn Ailments

Megan, selected from Yoga+ Magazine — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:09:47 +0000

Autumn is the season of the vata dosha�the subtle energy that governs movement. Literally translated as �wind,� vata is dry. It comes in bursts. It moves (and changes directions). It is often cold. Vata rises in autumn, and when it does, it can leave you feeling worn out, brittle, and susceptible to illness. If you�re [...]

Kitchen Cupboard Ayurvedic Skin Tips

Mel, selected from Delicious Living — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:01:10 +0000

In the traditional Indian medicine of Ayurveda, nourishing yourself from the inside (with the right foods) and from the outside (with natural beauty aids) can elicit a natural radiance. Find your type below, and tap into this ancient wisdom. VATA Your skin is: Dry; small pores; pale and thin; prone to premature wrinkles. When vata, which represents [...]

Ayurvedic Oil Massage

Deepak Chopra — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:22:30 +0000

Ayurvedic oil massage helps strengthen and balance your whole body, improves circulation and vitality, and rejuvenates your skin.

3 Ayurvedic Beauty Recipes

Annie B. Bond — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:02:58 +0000

The doorway to deeper, inner beauty, Ayurveda beauty care is an herbal science. Designed to help you glow from within, these three facial treatments are designed to bring natural healing to your biggest organ, the skin.

Healing Aromatherapy for Your Ayurvedic Type

Annie B. Bond — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:48:06 +0000

The state of your weight, your digestion, your skin and hair are all reflections of your dosha, or Ayurvedic type. This ancient system not only gives fascinating information about you and your basic constitution, it suggests the perfect aroma oils for balance and healing. Take our quiz to find out your dosha, get helpful information from this traditional wisdom--and then treat yourself to a luxurious healing experience with oils and ingredients formulated just for you.

Best Gemstones for Your Type

Annie B. Bond — Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:55:36 +0000

According to the ancient Hindu system of Ayurveda, we each belong to a particular type, or dosha: fiery Pitta, airy Vata, or earthy Kapha. Our dosha gives us information about how to stay in balance, from the best colors to wear to the right foods to eat and more.

The Right Exercise for Your Type

Annie B. Bond — Wed, 12 Mar 2003 21:47:17 +0000

Many of us have made the resolution to exercise more in the new year. But the kind of exercise you choose to do may not be compatible with your life-energy type, which could outweigh the benefits to your system. And if you choose the activities that are just right for you, you will be in much better balance.

Quiz: Which Ayurvedic (Life Energy) Type Are You?

Annie B. Bond — Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:23:27 +0000

Ayurveda is a complete holistic medical system that has been practiced in India for thousands of years.

In the ancient language of Sanskrit, "ayus" means life, and "veda" means knowledge. Ayurveda is the science of living. As a complete system that treats each person as an individual, ayurveda is perfectly customized for you.

What’s Your Ayurvedic Type?

Annie B. Bond — Sat, 11 Aug 2001 05:55:53 +0000

The ancient Indian system of Ayurvedic healing teaches that there are three basic �types,� earthy Kapha, fiery Pitta, and airy Vata. Once you know your type, you can find out which foods, exercises, lifestyles–even jobs–are most beneficial for you. Find out your Ayurvedic type here: Take the quiz first, to see which type you are. Ayurvedic Quiz Now [...]