Join the 7 day Five Prana Ayurvedic Fall Cleanse. This virtual cleanse begins on Monday, September 13, 2021 and ends on Sunday, September 19, 2021. This Ayurvedic Fall Cleanse is a gentle way to reset your body and mind.
Read MoreWatch this video to learn about how to make the Ayurvedic healing meal of kitchari which is a combination of basmati rice, split mung dal, ghee or oil, digestive spice blend and vegetables.
Read MoreGhee is so important to Ayurvedic cooking and medicine. Ghee is believed to penetrate deep into the vital tissues of the body. It is used both internally and externally. Internally, ghee cleanses the dhatus or bodily tissues and helps to eliminate excess dosha. Externally, it calms skin inflammation and swelling, nourishes tissues and promotes calmness and serenity. Watch this video on how to make ghee.
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.
Read MoreGhee is so important to Ayurvedic cooking and medicine. Ghee is believed to penetrate deep into the vital tissues of the body. It is used both internally and externally. Internally, ghee cleanses the dhatus or bodily tissues and helps to eliminate excess dosha. Externally, it calms skin inflammation and swelling, nourishes tissues and promotes calmness and serenity.
Read MoreLearn how to make the Ayurvedic recipe of kitchari spice blend.
Read MoreJoin the 10 day Five Prana Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse. This virtual cleanse begins on Monday, March 22, 2021 and ends on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. This Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse is a gentle way to reset your body and mind.
Read MoreIf you have looked into experiencing panchakarma at an Ayurvedic center, you may have seen a list of luxurious spa treatments. These panchakarma treatments include snehana or oleation; swedana or therapeutic heat or fomentation; and lifestyle and dietary adjustments.
Read MoreAyurveda Panchakarma is considered the ultimate purification therapy or shodhana chikitsa. It is often referred to as the Ayurvedic cleanse. Ayurveda Panchakarma removes ama and mala or waste products from the body and restores balance to the dosha. It utilizes “the five actions” to cleanse the body, mind and spirit.
Read MoreAyurveda Massage or Abhyanga is a an ancient practice that is believed to predate the Vedic period. It means “loving hands” and it involves applying generous amounts of dosha-specific herbal oils. Abhyanga uses dosha appropriate oils, touch, and strokes as well as manipulation of marma points to bring equilibrium and balance to the dosha as well as the mind, body and spirit.
Read MoreMany people ask,” what is ayurvedic massage?” Ayurvedic Massage is called Abhyanga (pronounced ah-bih-yahn-gah). It is used in Panchakarma as a form of oleation therapy. It includes using dosha-appropriate oils, dosha-appropriate touch, pressure, and strokes. Ayurvedic massage also utilizes marma therapy by lightly pressing on specific marmas that are balancing to the recipient’s dosha and current imbalances.
Read MoreMany people wonder what the Panchakarma Cleanse is. It is an ancient practice in Ayurveda to remove toxins or ama that build up in the body, mind and spirit. It has been used to help people with a variety of ailments and its effects are even being studied in western medicine.
Read MoreI've had a lot on my mind since my return home from Panchakarma. I know I should have expected it but I didn't. I made a silly assumption that it wouldn't be as life-changing as it was.
Read MoreGhee is so important to Ayurvedic cooking and medicine. Ghee is believed to penetrate deep into the vital tissues of the body. It is used both internally and externally. Internally, ghee cleanses the dhatus or bodily tissues and helps to eliminate excess dosha. Externally, it calms skin inflammation and swelling, nourishes tissues and promotes calmness and serenity.
Read MoreAn Ayurvedic cleanse can mean many things. It could mean the ultimate purification therapy in Ayurveda, Panchakarma. It could mean mono-diet fasting with kitchari or other forms of fasting. It could also include the daily cleansing practices of Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily routine. This post will focus on Ayurvedic fasting.
Read MorePanchakarma is considered the ultimate purification therapy or shodhana chikitsa. It is often referred to as the Ayurvedic cleanse. Panchakarma removes ama and mala or waste products from the body and restores balance to the dosha. It utilizes “the five actions” to cleanse the body, mind and spirit.
Read MoreAbhyanga is a an ancient practice that is believed to predate the Vedic period. It means “loving hands” and it involves applying generous amounts of dosha-specific herbal oils. Abhyanga uses dosha appropriate oils, touch, and strokes as well as manipulation of marma points to bring equilibrium and balance to the dosha as well as the mind, body and spirit..
Read MorePanchakarma translates to “the five actions.” Panchakarma is the five actions used to cleanse the body of ama or toxins. It is considered the ultimate shodhana chikitsa or purification therapy. This purification therapy removes ama and mala or waste products from the body, mind and spirit. It also restores balance to the dosha.
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 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 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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