Traditionally in Ayurveda, when you went through a panchakarma program, you would follow samsarajana krama which translates to “ a graded administration of diet” or a graduated diet. This is to ensure that your agni is increased gradually so that ama doesn’t begin to accumulate.
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 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 MoreLearn how to make the Ayurvedic recipe of kitchari spice blend.
Read MoreI get asked this question a lot, “what is Ayurvedic food?” In its most simplest terms, Ayurvedic food is food that is filled with prana (life-force); food that is balancing to our dosha or prakruti (unique constitution) and our vikruti (current imbalances); and food that is able to be properly digested by our agni (digestive fire). Everything we eat needs to nourish our body, mind and spirit and this is only possible if our body is able to digest, absorb, assimilate, and transform the nutrients in our food.
Read MoreBecause Ayurveda treats the whole person and no two people are alike, there isn’t a set prescribed diet for all Kapha dosha people to follow. There are however, some generalized recommendations for Kapha predominate people.
Read MoreBecause Ayurveda treats the whole person and no two people are alike, there isn’t a set prescribed diet for all Pitta dosha people to follow. There are however, some generalized recommendations for Pitta predominate people.
Read MoreBecause Ayurveda treats the whole person and no two people are alike, there isn’t a set prescribed diet for all Vata dosha people to follow. There are however, some generalized recommendations for Vata predominate people.
Read MoreOne of the questions I get a lot is: “How do you in an Ayurvedic way?” There are certain rules or credos that we follow in Ayurveda around eating. Because health begins with digestion, when we properly digest our food, we keep ourselves healthy. Learn about the do’s & don’ts of Ayurvedic eating.
Read MoreIn an Ayurvedic household, the spice cabinet is your pharmacy. Everyday kitchen spices have numerous healing benefits to the body, mind and spirit. When people begin cooking an Ayurvedic diet and living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, one of the first things we always recommend, is setting up your Ayurvedic pantry. This allows you to have a great baseline of Ayurvedic foods and spices to cook with in your home kitchen.
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 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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