One of the most popular questions any Ayurvedic Health Counselor receives is “what is my dosha?” The word “dosha” doesn’t have a perfect translation; however, when most people think of what their dosha is, they are thinking of their Prakruti. In Ayurveda, Prakruti refers to your individual inherent nature or constitution. Your Prakruti determines your physical, physiological and mental character as well as your disease vulnerability.
Read MoreAyurveda is an ancient healing system started in India over 6000 years ago. “Ayur” means life and “Veda” means knowledge, science or wisdom. Ayurveda is often referred to as “the science of life” or “the science of longevity.” It is a medical science that is used to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
Read MoreMany people ask how Yoga and Ayurveda are related. It is often said that Ayurveda and Yoga are “sister sciences” or “two sides of the same coin.” Most people think of Yoga as just the asanas or yoga poses we practice in class, but Yoga covers much more. At the heart of Yoga is Patanjali’s Ashtanga or 8 Fold Path, sometimes referred to as the 8 Limbs of Yoga. These 8 Limbs are used in both Yoga and Ayurveda to bring balance to the body, mind and spirit.
Read MoreListen to Marissa Mele of Five Prana as she discusses the Ayurveda & Self-Care on the Radical Self-Care Stories Podcast. This episode and gives you great insight into Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic Daily Routine as well as her favorite self-care practice, Abhyanga.
Read MoreListen to Marissa Mele of Five Prana as she discusses the Ayurveda & Aromatherapy on the Planet Prana Podcast. This episode and gives you great insight into how to transition to the winter season as well as Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle tips for the winter season.
Read MoreLearn about the Ayurvedic healing meal of kitchari which is a combination of basmati rice, split mung dal, ghee or oil, digestive spice blend and vegetables. Check out our foolproof recipe so you to try cooking kitchari at home.
Read MoreI recently shared the story of "how to got into Ayurveda" with The Ayurveda Experience which is an Ayurvedic resource that offers courses, articles and videos from experts in the field of Ayurveda.
Read MoreBack in October of 2016, I was interviewed by the Daily Burn blog about the Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse. The article explains everything you need to know about the kitchari cleanse. I share Ayurvedic insights into the kitchari cleanse and give how-to's on completing a successful detoxifying cleanse.
Read MoreListen to Marissa Mele of Five Prana as she discusses the Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse and the Five Elements on the Planet Prana Podcast. This episode and gives you great insight into how to transition to the spring season as well as Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle tips for the summer season. Marissa also discusses her recent Spirit Quest and her biggest lessons learned on her journey.
Read MoreListen to Marissa Mele of Five Prana as she discusses "what is Ayurveda" on the Planet Prana Podcast. This episode and it is a great overview of Ayurveda for any of you who may be looking to get an introduction to Ayurveda or for those of you who have been asking the question "what is Ayurveda"?
Read MoreOne of the most common requests I get from people, is what are the Ayurveda books that I recommend to others. Below is a list of my favorite Ayurveda books broken down as cookbooks, books for beginners, Ayurvedic beauty and skincare book, and advanced studies books for Ayurvedic Practitioners.
Read MoreAt Five Prana, we offer Ayurvedic services like Health & Wellness Consulting; healing Body Treatments such as Abhyanga; Ayurvedic Yoga Classes; and Ayurvedic Cooking Classes and Demonstrations. For those of you who are interested in delving deeper into the study of Ayurveda or who are just interested in Ayurvedic approaches to health and wellness, we also lead monthly workshops on a variety of topics related to Ayurveda including cooking, skin care, cleansing practices and more. For our eco-friendly and health conscious consumers, we offer a handmade, natural Ayurvedic products line that will support you during your transition to the Ayurvedic lifestyle. We offer a range of products carefully crafted using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. At Five Prana Ayurveda, we want to support you on your wellness journey. Choose from one of our offerings or contact us so we can craft an Ayurvedic wellness approach customized to meet your specific needs. We are here to help. Peace, love and health from Five Prana.
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