Try a shirodhara. A what you say?! A shirodhara…an Ayurvedic body treatment that treats everything above the neck. The process is simple. We stream warm, medicated oil on the center of your forehead, over what yogis refer to as the third eye. And the results are amazing. This healing treatment helps people with busy, active… Continue Reading
If you follow my posts, you know what an advocate I am for warm and room temperature water. This is because cold water (or God forbid, ice water) plays havoc with your body’s ability to properly metabolize the water that you drink. Warm water (or room temperature water in the hot summer) relaxes the body’s… Continue Reading
Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant found in the tropical forests of India and Asia. Its leaves have been used as a natural Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes and arthritis since the sixth century B.C., and it has earned significant recent interest as a multi-supportive therapy for weight management. Today, gymnema is used for diabetes,… Continue Reading
Shirodhara is a form of Ayurvedic therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Pancha Karma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow). The liquids used in shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk,… Continue Reading
If you want to learn about the energy centers of your body, this is a great reference. It reveals the colors, shapes, symbolism and life lessons of each of the seven chakras. Additionally, you’ll receive affirmations and meditations to help re-align any chakras that are out of balance. Elizabeth Clare Prophet and Patricia R. Spadaro… Continue Reading