Ayurveda Definition

Ayurveda Definition

There are many ways to define Ayurveda, but I think the best is to look at the Ayurvedic definition of health outlined in the Sushruta Samhita: “One who is established in Self, who has balanced dosha, balanced agni (digestive fire), properly formed dhatu (tissue systems of the body.), proper elimination of mala (wastes products), well functioning srotamsi (bodily processes) and whose mind, soul and senses are full of ananda (bliss), is called a healthy person.”

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How Are Yoga and Ayurveda Related?

How Are Yoga and Ayurveda Related?

Many 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.

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Ayurveda & Self-Care - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Radical Self-Care Stories Podcast

Ayurveda & Self-Care - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Radical Self-Care Stories Podcast

Listen 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. 

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Ayurveda & Aromatherapy - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Planet Prana Podcast

Ayurveda & Aromatherapy - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Planet Prana Podcast

Listen 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. 

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Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse & the Five Elements - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Planet Prana Podcast

Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse & the Five Elements - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Planet Prana Podcast

Listen 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.

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"What Is Ayurveda" - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Planet Prana Podcast

"What Is Ayurveda" - Marissa Mele of Five Prana on the Planet Prana Podcast

Listen 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"?

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Ayurveda Books: Recommended Reading

Ayurveda Books: Recommended Reading

One 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.

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