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The Ayurvedic Approach to Spring Cleansing
As the chill of winter fades away and nature awakens to the warmth of spring, Ayurveda beckons us to embark on a journey of rejuvenation and renewal. Spring is considered an ideal time for cleansing in Ayurveda, offering a perfect opportunity to shed the accumulated toxins (Ama) of the previous season and revitalize our body and mind. In this blog, we delve into the wisdom of Ayurvedic spring cleansing, exploring its significance, the importance of "Ritu Sandhi", and five key aspects to focus on during your spring cleanse.
Exploring the Wisdom of ‘Ashta Jnana Devata’ in Ayurveda: The Eight Forms of Divine Knowlege.
As many of us are aware, Ayurveda, as an ancient holistic healing system, unfolds as much more than a mere collection of medicinal practices; it stands as a profound philosophy guiding us toward a life of insight, freedom, and holistic well-being.
HOW TO DEAL WITH EXTREME HEAT ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
According to Ayurveda, extreme heat, or excessive "USHNA", one of the 20 Gunas, can be managed by applying the opposite and bringing relief rather that finding yourself afflicted by inflammation, skin eruptions, hyperacidity, and irritation. Cool it down folks!
VEGAN AYURVEDIC GOLDEN MILK BARS
Vegan Ayurvedic Golden Milk Bars are a delicious and healthy treat inspired by the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda. Golden milk, also known as turmeric milk, is a popular Ayurvedic beverage known for its numerous health benefits. These bars combine the flavors and ingredients of golden milk into a convenient and tasty snack.
Here's a recipe to make Vegan Ayurvedic Golden Milk Bars:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 cup nuts (such as almonds or cashews)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp of coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons RASA Golden Milk Powder
- A pinch of black pepper
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- In a food processor, blend the dates, nuts, shredded coconut, almond butter, maple syrup (or agave nectar), golden milk powder, black pepper, and sea salt until a sticky paste forms.
- Line a baking dish or tray with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the dish and press it down evenly to create a compact layer.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once the mixture has solidified, remove it from the refrigerator and cut it into bars or squares of your desired size.
- Sprinkle with coconut flakes or powder, or dust with cinnamon, as desired
- Serve, Enjoy, Celebrate!
- Store the Vegan Ayurvedic Golden Milk Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
These bars are packed with natural sweetness and ojas-strengthening benefits from the dates and nuts, and bring the digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits of the turmeric and spices in the golden milk.
They make a delicious + nutritious snack for your entire family!
The Perfect Ayurvedic Gift Guide For Mother's Day
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Ayurveda places great importance on the respect and adoration of Mothers, and recognizes the significant and blessed role they play in each of our lives.
Mother's Day is a wonderful occasion to express gratitude and honor the various Mothers in our lives, and we have a few Ayurvedic ideas on how best to celebrate + show your Mama you love her this year.
Here are a few Ayurvedic-inspired ideas for Mother's Day:
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Ayurvedic At-Home Spa Day:
Treat your mother to a relaxing spa day at home with Ayurvedic-inspired treatments. Prepare a warm herbal Abhyanga using Ayurvedic oils like our Abhyanga oils or Facial Elixirs, and give her a soothing full-body or facial massage. You can also create a tranquil atmosphere with soft music, our natural incense, and our herbal teas.
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Ayurvedic Beauty Rituals:
Pamper your Mama with natural beauty treatments based on Ayurvedic principles. Prepare homemade face masks using clays, flowers, powdered herbs, honey, and rosewater, or use our ubtans. Face masks can nourish and rejuvenate the skin a, leaving her feeling nourished, refreshed and glowing.
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Ayurvedic Cooking:
Prepare a delicious and healthy Ayurvedic meal for your mother. Choose ingredients and recipes that are suitable for her dosha (body type) to support her overall well-being. Include our Spice Mixes or use our Kitchari Kit for her special meal!
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Ayurvedic Herbal Tea Ceremony:
Brew a selection of our Ayurvedic herbal teas and share a tea ceremony with her.
Different herbs and spices have specific benefits in Ayurveda, such as calming the mind, aiding digestion, or boosting immunity. You might explore blending simple herbal teas like tulsi (holy basil), rose, ginger, fennel, lavender....
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Ayurvedic Self-Care Gift Basket:
Create a personalized gift basket filled with Ayurvedic self-care products. Include items like our Ayurvedic Abhyanga oils, 3-step Facial Kit, Kansa Wand, Teas, and her other favourites...or give her a gift certificate!
We have so many happy Mama's who come to redeem their gift certificates post Mother's Day!
The Perfect Ayurvedic Gift Guide For Mother's Day:
Kansa Wand:
The Kansa Wand is a most beautiful tool used in Ayurveda for massage and Marma therapy of the face and body. These impeccably-made, eco-conscious teak wood and Kansa metal (a combination of copper + tin) wands, are incredibly effective for massaging away the stresses of the day that get held in the face and body, gently unraveling tightness, tension, unevenness, and puffiness while boosting circulation, firming, plumping, softening fine lines, invigorating, illuminating and supporting the face & body’s detoxification processes.
Sacred Yoni Elixir:
Our SACRED YONI ELIXIR is truly a gift for her Yoni (vagina), the portal to her feminine essence, unlimited creativity and sexual energy. Our Yoni Elixir will lead to increased lubrication, to better pH balance, to more self-connection, to far less shame and therefore, more happiness and zest for life!
Wild Woman Potion:
Our Wild Woman Potion is an amazing product to help women re-energize, combat stress and balance your hormones. And, well, to access a little of your wild!
Copper Water Bottle:
Drinking water from a copper vessel is an ancient Ayurvedic practice, and the infused water is considered medicine, called 'Tamra Jal'. Copper water is revered for its many health benefits and its naturally alkaline properties. Studies have shown that copper is anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, improves immunity, prevents aging, eliminates toxins and free radicals, and stimulates the brain.
Abhyanga Oils:
A gift for all skin types! Don’t you want lustrous, glowing skin and a heart to match? Apply this oil daily to face, body and even hair for instant illumination inside and out! Abhyanga is an ancient practice of self-massage, using time-honored healing herbs to bring peace and radiance to both body and mind.
Facial Elixirs:
Elixir is specially-formulated for your unique skintype and is a potent blend of Organic Ayurvedic Herbs and Oils. It is medicine for your skin! Its Vata-Pacifying qualities will help to boost some life to into dry, mature or over-exposed skin, while also bringing calm & stability to the mind.
Spice Mixes:
Our Spice Mixes do the work for you, bringing together Organic, Pure Spices to make your meals delicious and medicinal! It's yummy plant medicine for your plate!
And there you have it!
Bless all Mother's!
And Gratitude for the Great Mother, Prakruti - Nature!
We have such a vast selection of Mother's Day gift ideas, allowing you to gift items that will truly offer her ease, peace and deep wellness.
What more could your Mama ask for?!
WHICH GIFTS WILL YOU BE GIVING THIS MOTHER'S DAY?
RECIPE: Lemon Turmeric Cleansing Soup
Spring is Kapha season - the time of year when we start craving lighter, fresher foods.
Kapha (earth + water) serves the body as protection, insulation and stability, but it can also contribute to weight gain and stagnation.
Clear out the old this Spring with this cleansing soup recipe!
Warm Rice Porridge with Ginger and Tahini
Winter asks for this! This is a warming, nourishing recipe, which is especially balancing for Vata & Pitta Doshas during the Wintery Season. And, it's so delicious!
The Love Languages of the Doshas - Kapha
As the Dosha of Water + Earth, Kapha can bring the gifts of security, stability, grounding, care, nurturing and longevity in their loving environments.They are inherently steady, caring and service-oriented, and love to be of support to those
around them. They are often great at providing commitment and reliability in partnerships, and can restore balance and harmony due to their skill for compassionate listening.
around them. They are often great at providing commitment and reliability in partnerships, and can restore balance and harmony due to their skill for compassionate listening.
Love Languages of the Doshas - PITTA
As the Dosha of Fire + Water, Pitta can bring the gifts of passion, romanticism, generosity, reliability, commitment, protection and decisiveness in their loving environments. They can be radiant, charismatic, inspirational, impassioned, learned, and wonderful at planning and directing the course for themselves and those around them. They are often great at scheduling and organizing, and keeping their spaces in order, including that of the home or partnership environment.
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