by Courtney | Oct 6, 2020 | Ayurveda & Immunity, Ayurveda & Massage/Bodywork, Ayurveda & Mental Health, Ayurveda & Nutrition/Diet, Ayurveda Habits, Ayurveda Lifestyle, Seasonal Diet, Vata Dosha
The seasons change quickly here in New England! Fall is definitely upon us. Ayurveda is all about recognizing how our body is a reflection of nature’s rhythms. So in order to thrive, it’s crucial to shift diet and habits as the seasons shift. Fall is Vata season...
by Courtney | Jul 30, 2013 | Ayurveda & Massage/Bodywork, Ayurveda & Nutrition/Diet, Treating Common Health Issues with Ayurveda
We’ve entered Pitta season – summertime! There’s no better time of the year to do some sun worshipping. No, not sun worshipping in the traditional, not-so-healthy sense, but literally honoring this incredible ball of energy that makes life on...
by Courtney | Jul 10, 2013 | Ayurveda & Massage/Bodywork
Hello All. Thanks for reading this quick update regarding my offering of Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga) and 2 other body therapies that include it. I continue to offer Ayurvedic healthcare consultations and the majority of Ayurvedic body therapies on a full-time...
by Courtney | Jun 19, 2013 | Ayurveda & Massage/Bodywork, Ayurveda & Nutrition/Diet, Ayurveda & Women's Health, Ayurveda & Yoga/Exercise, Treating Common Health Issues with Ayurveda
If I were to ask a roomful of people the question, “Who would like to have more vitality and greater resistance to stress?” every hand in the room would go up, right? We all want to feel energetic, vital, happy, and healthy. Ayurveda recognizes that preserving...
by Courtney | Aug 15, 2012 | Ayurveda & Massage/Bodywork, Ayurveda & Nutrition/Diet, Treating Common Health Issues with Ayurveda
From an Ayurvedic perspective, there are 3 fundamental causes of disease, which are: The misuse of the 5 senses The failure of the intellect Time To simplify this, we can say that the causes of disease are: Feeding our senses of taste,...
by Courtney | Aug 6, 2012 | Ayurveda & Massage/Bodywork, Ayurveda & Nutrition/Diet, Ayurveda & Women's Health, Ayurveda & Yoga/Exercise, Treating Common Health Issues with Ayurveda
I’d like to touch upon the concept of Yin & Yang – the principles of The Feminine and The Masculine – to relate to the human body and our health and well-being. Although these terms are taken from the Chinese system of medicine, similar...