Health and Wellness Blog

These easy Ayurvedic muffins can be eaten fresh or frozen and put into a warm over to reheat before serving.

A beautiful Golden Milk recipe, perfect for late fall and winter to nourish, ground and nurture.

There’s something sacred about the act of making chai from scratch - the sound of cardamom pods cracking under your fingers, the earthy scent of cinnamon and clove rising with the steam, the way the whole ritual asks you to slow down and be present. The smells are just divine, and when made with warm milk, it is so grounding and comforting. In Ayurveda, this is more than a drink. It’s medicine for the soul. When I travelled to India, about 15 years ago, I will never forget th

There’s a reason Ayurveda calls kitchari the “food of recovery.” Simple, grounding, and deeply restorative, this humble bowl of rice and mung dal has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic healing for thousands of years. It’s comfort food in its truest form, gentle on the belly, calming for the mind, and balancing for all three doshas. It's also a complete protein, easy to make and CHEAP. Something we could all do a bit of right now consdiering the cost of rising foor prices. You c

Ghee, or clarified butter, has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine and Indian cuisine for thousands of years. Rich, nutty, and...

🌿 Creamy Carrot, Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup A Vata-Balancing Recipe for Nourishment & Calm As the seasons shift and the air grows cooler and drier, Vata dosha naturally increases. You may notice your skin feeling dry, your mind a bit scattered, or digestion becoming irregular. Ayurveda teaches that like increases like, so when Vata’s cold, dry, and light qualities rise, we bring in the opposite: warmth, moisture, and grounding nourishment. This creamy carrot, sweet potato, a

What is Vata? Vata is one of the three doshas in Ayurveda, representing the qualities of movement, lightness, and creativity. It governs the nervous system, circulation, and the flow of energy in the body. People with a dominant Vata tend to be quick-thinking, energetic, and imaginative, but when out of balance, they can feel scattered, anxious, or physically unsettled. Why Autumn is Important for Vata Balance Autumn naturally amplifies Vata qualities. The air becomes cooler,