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What is the Ayurvedic Take on Fibromyalgia, and...
Fibromyalgia would generally be termed a Vata imbalance. Vata is the dosha or humour that is behind all movement, pain and nervous system imbalance.
What is the Ayurvedic Take on Fibromyalgia, and...
Fibromyalgia would generally be termed a Vata imbalance. Vata is the dosha or humour that is behind all movement, pain and nervous system imbalance.
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Is It Okay To Use Chyawanprash As A Sweetener I...
Chyawanprash needs to be taken on its own by the spoonful, first thing the morning on an empty stomach followed by some warm water. It is a complex complete medicine in...
Is It Okay To Use Chyawanprash As A Sweetener I...
Chyawanprash needs to be taken on its own by the spoonful, first thing the morning on an empty stomach followed by some warm water. It is a complex complete medicine in...
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What Does Ayurveda Say About EMFs and Wifi?
What Does Ayurveda Say About EMFs and Wifi? Looking at EMFs and radiation through an Ayurvedic lens is something I am passionate about! So thank you for this question. What...
What Does Ayurveda Say About EMFs and Wifi?
What Does Ayurveda Say About EMFs and Wifi? Looking at EMFs and radiation through an Ayurvedic lens is something I am passionate about! So thank you for this question. What...
Ayurveda
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Ayurveda and Coffee
Ayurveda teaches that everything is right for someone and nothing is right for everyone. Rather than being a one-size-fits-all system, Ayurveda provides the means for understanding the nature or constitution...
Ayurveda and Coffee
Ayurveda teaches that everything is right for someone and nothing is right for everyone. Rather than being a one-size-fits-all system, Ayurveda provides the means for understanding the nature or constitution...
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What Are The 6 Ayurvedic Tastes?
In Ayurveda, taste is more than a matter of enjoyment and preference. Ayurveda has a unique understanding of balanced eating. Though getting enough whole grains, healthy fats, fruits, veggies, and...
What Are The 6 Ayurvedic Tastes?
In Ayurveda, taste is more than a matter of enjoyment and preference. Ayurveda has a unique understanding of balanced eating. Though getting enough whole grains, healthy fats, fruits, veggies, and...
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Abhyanga Oil Recipe
In Ayurveda, there is a strong connection between the use of healthy fats and a sense of nourishment, and well-being. In fact, according to Ayurveda, our own fat tissue is...
Abhyanga Oil Recipe
In Ayurveda, there is a strong connection between the use of healthy fats and a sense of nourishment, and well-being. In fact, according to Ayurveda, our own fat tissue is...
Bamboo Salt
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What is Medicinal Salt?
Some types of salt are considered medicinal salt (also known as therapeutic salt), meaning that they can be used internally or externally as a remedy, support treatment, or act as...
What is Medicinal Salt?
Some types of salt are considered medicinal salt (also known as therapeutic salt), meaning that they can be used internally or externally as a remedy, support treatment, or act as...
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What's the Most Expensive Salt in the World?
The artisanal salt industry is flourishing and many people are turning to it for its superior taste and health benefits. From pink Himalayan salt to purple Bamboo Salt and black Kilauea Onyx,...
What's the Most Expensive Salt in the World?
The artisanal salt industry is flourishing and many people are turning to it for its superior taste and health benefits. From pink Himalayan salt to purple Bamboo Salt and black Kilauea Onyx,...
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Do You Have a Mineral Deficiency?
For your body to function properly, it's important to consume a variety of nutritious foods to reach the recommended intake of minerals like sodium, calcium, and potassium. However, many people...
Do You Have a Mineral Deficiency?
For your body to function properly, it's important to consume a variety of nutritious foods to reach the recommended intake of minerals like sodium, calcium, and potassium. However, many people...
Chyawanprash
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What is Chyawanprash?
Chyawanprash is an ancient Ayurveda rasayana that has been used for millennia to rejuvenate health and promote longevity. As a nutritive polyherbal jam, it’s a versatile medicine that has been...
What is Chyawanprash?
Chyawanprash is an ancient Ayurveda rasayana that has been used for millennia to rejuvenate health and promote longevity. As a nutritive polyherbal jam, it’s a versatile medicine that has been...
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What Are The Health Benefits of Chyawanprash?
Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic herbal jam that has been used for millennia to restore health, increase overall vitality, and promote longevity in the human body. Authentically prepared Chyawanprash is made...
What Are The Health Benefits of Chyawanprash?
Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic herbal jam that has been used for millennia to restore health, increase overall vitality, and promote longevity in the human body. Authentically prepared Chyawanprash is made...
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How To Use Chyawanprash
Chyawanprash is one of the most important and versatile Ayurvedic medicines that you can find. Chyawanprash is a nutritive polyherbal jam named after the sage Chyawan who reportedly used it...
How To Use Chyawanprash
Chyawanprash is one of the most important and versatile Ayurvedic medicines that you can find. Chyawanprash is a nutritive polyherbal jam named after the sage Chyawan who reportedly used it...
Ghruta
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What is Ghruta Ghee?
Ghruta ghee, which is also known as Ghrta and Ghrita, is cultured A2 ghee from free-range, grass-fed Indian Gir cows that's been handcrafted according to ancient traditions. This special type of...
What is Ghruta Ghee?
Ghruta ghee, which is also known as Ghrta and Ghrita, is cultured A2 ghee from free-range, grass-fed Indian Gir cows that's been handcrafted according to ancient traditions. This special type of...
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What's the Difference Between Clarified Butter,...
You may have heard the terms ghee and Ghruta being used interchangeably. While these substances are thought of as being the same, they often have some major differences in production...
What's the Difference Between Clarified Butter,...
You may have heard the terms ghee and Ghruta being used interchangeably. While these substances are thought of as being the same, they often have some major differences in production...
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What Are The Health Benefits of Ghruta?
Ayurvedic ghee (also known as Ghruta) is one of the most important substances in Ayurveda. Rich in digestible, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, including...
What Are The Health Benefits of Ghruta?
Ayurvedic ghee (also known as Ghruta) is one of the most important substances in Ayurveda. Rich in digestible, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, including...
Herbs and Spices
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Medicinal Herbal Tea
When it comes to options for medicinal herbal tea, the sky and the earth are truly the limits. Depending upon your needs, goals, proclivities, and Ayurvedic constitution, there are a...
Medicinal Herbal Tea
When it comes to options for medicinal herbal tea, the sky and the earth are truly the limits. Depending upon your needs, goals, proclivities, and Ayurvedic constitution, there are a...
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Ashwagandha as a Rasayana
You would be hard-pressed to meet someone who doesn’t want more vitality. Even for the young, healthy, and energetic, cultivating and maintaining a sense of vigor, resilience, and joie de...
Ashwagandha as a Rasayana
You would be hard-pressed to meet someone who doesn’t want more vitality. Even for the young, healthy, and energetic, cultivating and maintaining a sense of vigor, resilience, and joie de...
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Supplements For A Quiet Mind: Meditation Supple...
If you practice meditation or yoga, you may wonder if there are ways you can enhance your meditation experience. Are there meditation supplements that can support a calm, steady mind?...
Supplements For A Quiet Mind: Meditation Supple...
If you practice meditation or yoga, you may wonder if there are ways you can enhance your meditation experience. Are there meditation supplements that can support a calm, steady mind?...
Kapha
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Kapha Recipes
Whether you have a Kapha constitution or you are looking for recipes to address a Kapha imbalance, you may be interested in understanding the foods that will bring about balance...
Kapha Recipes
Whether you have a Kapha constitution or you are looking for recipes to address a Kapha imbalance, you may be interested in understanding the foods that will bring about balance...
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Kapha Diet
Are you a Kapha dosha type? If yes, it's important that you keep the Kapha dosha balanced by eating the right foods. A Kapha diet can help you feel your...
Kapha Diet
Are you a Kapha dosha type? If yes, it's important that you keep the Kapha dosha balanced by eating the right foods. A Kapha diet can help you feel your...
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Kapha Dosha
Kapha dosha is made of earth and water, with water being the predominant element in this dosha. Vata dosha is responsible for the movements of the body and mind; Pitta...
Kapha Dosha
Kapha dosha is made of earth and water, with water being the predominant element in this dosha. Vata dosha is responsible for the movements of the body and mind; Pitta...
Pitta
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Pitta Recipes
Ayurveda teaches that tuning into the seasons, climate, one’s constitution, and current state is the best guide for healthy eating. If you have a Pitta constitution or Pitta imbalance, or...
Pitta Recipes
Ayurveda teaches that tuning into the seasons, climate, one’s constitution, and current state is the best guide for healthy eating. If you have a Pitta constitution or Pitta imbalance, or...
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Pitta Food
If you’re a Pitta dosha type, you might be wondering what foods you should eat to keep your energies balanced. Use the guidelines below to learn the specific Pitta food...
Pitta Food
If you’re a Pitta dosha type, you might be wondering what foods you should eat to keep your energies balanced. Use the guidelines below to learn the specific Pitta food...
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Pitta Skincare
Balancing the doshas on the level of the skin is a wonderful way to support your health. After all, the skin is your body’s largest organ! In particular, skincare is...
Pitta Skincare
Balancing the doshas on the level of the skin is a wonderful way to support your health. After all, the skin is your body’s largest organ! In particular, skincare is...
Vata
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Vata Spices
Beyond providing color and flavor, spices are profoundly beneficial to your health. Spices offer a range of health benefits, including boosting and balancing digestion, assisting circulation, reducing inflammation, and providing...
Vata Spices
Beyond providing color and flavor, spices are profoundly beneficial to your health. Spices offer a range of health benefits, including boosting and balancing digestion, assisting circulation, reducing inflammation, and providing...
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Vata Oil
When you really start digging into the subject of Ayurveda, it can quickly start to seem complex. However, one of my favorite Ayurveda teachers used to say, “Ayurveda is common...
Vata Oil
When you really start digging into the subject of Ayurveda, it can quickly start to seem complex. However, one of my favorite Ayurveda teachers used to say, “Ayurveda is common...
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The Incredible Benefits of Ghee for the Vata Dosha
Ghee (or Ghruta) is an important part of a Vata-Balancing diet and Ayurvedic lifestyle. Ghee has amazing benefits for the Vata Dosha including lubrication of tissues and calming effects for...
The Incredible Benefits of Ghee for the Vata Dosha
Ghee (or Ghruta) is an important part of a Vata-Balancing diet and Ayurvedic lifestyle. Ghee has amazing benefits for the Vata Dosha including lubrication of tissues and calming effects for...
News
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What Does Ayurveda Say About Cow Urine and Cow ...
Cow dung and cow’s urine are majestic medicines in Ayurveda: they can help heal our microbiome AND the earth’s microbiome... In classic Ayurvedic philosophy: that which is good for us is...
What Does Ayurveda Say About Cow Urine and Cow ...
Cow dung and cow’s urine are majestic medicines in Ayurveda: they can help heal our microbiome AND the earth’s microbiome... In classic Ayurvedic philosophy: that which is good for us is...
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Fresh Leaf Forever Podcast Interview with Selina
Check out the Fresh Leaf Forever podcast by Vai Kumar as she interviews PIOR Living's Selina Van Orden on integrating Ayurveda into the western system and living. Vai is an...
Fresh Leaf Forever Podcast Interview with Selina
Check out the Fresh Leaf Forever podcast by Vai Kumar as she interviews PIOR Living's Selina Van Orden on integrating Ayurveda into the western system and living. Vai is an...
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We're Out of Stock -- Join the Waitlist!
As many of our customers know, Ghruta has been out of stock for many months. Unfortunately, we're sorry to report that we have also run out of Chyawanprash! We know...
We're Out of Stock -- Join the Waitlist!
As many of our customers know, Ghruta has been out of stock for many months. Unfortunately, we're sorry to report that we have also run out of Chyawanprash! We know...
Yoga Life
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The Art Of Sacrifice
The Many Forms of Sacrifice I find the idea of sacrifice fascinating, it is something I have spent hours discussing with my teacher. Sacrifice comes in many forms. There is...
The Art Of Sacrifice
The Many Forms of Sacrifice I find the idea of sacrifice fascinating, it is something I have spent hours discussing with my teacher. Sacrifice comes in many forms. There is...
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Today's Lunar Eclipse to End the Eclipse Season...
Today (Tuesday 8th November) there is total lunar eclipse taking place. This is when the moon travels through the earth’s shadow, meaning the sun’s light cannot reach it making it...
Today's Lunar Eclipse to End the Eclipse Season...
Today (Tuesday 8th November) there is total lunar eclipse taking place. This is when the moon travels through the earth’s shadow, meaning the sun’s light cannot reach it making it...
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Gifts for Yoga Teachers
Perhaps you teach yoga or you have a loved one who is a yoga teacher. Or, you want to thank your yoga teacher with a thoughtful gift of appreciation. Yoga...
Gifts for Yoga Teachers
Perhaps you teach yoga or you have a loved one who is a yoga teacher. Or, you want to thank your yoga teacher with a thoughtful gift of appreciation. Yoga...