by Courtney | Mar 16, 2021 | Ayurveda & Chronic Disease, Ayurveda & Immunity, Ayurveda & Mental Health, Ayurveda & Nutrition/Diet, Ayurveda & Yoga/Exercise, Ayurveda Habits, Ayurvedic Cleansing, Detox, Kapha Dosha, Seasonal Diet, Spring Diet + Habit Tips, Uncategorized
In Ayurveda, spring is the time of kapha – earth and water elements. Spring is heavy, stable, cool, oily and has a downward-moving energy, so we balance with the opposite qualities in our diet and lifestyle – light, dry, mobile and warming. The lymph and blood get...
by Courtney | Nov 20, 2020 | Ayurveda & Chronic Disease, Ayurveda & Immunity, Ayurveda & Nutrition/Diet, Ayurveda & Other Natural Medicine, Ayurveda Habits, Ayurveda Lifestyle, Habit Coaching, Treating Common Health Issues with Ayurveda, Uncategorized
Ayurveda + Your Immune System: Intro [Video 1] from Courtney LaCava on Vimeo. You have so much power to build a strong immune system with your habits. The main focus of Ayurveda is building what we call “OJAS”. Ojas is akin to your immune system....
by Courtney | Sep 10, 2020 | Ayurveda & Chronic Disease, Ayurveda & Immunity, Ayurveda & Mental Health, Ayurveda Habits, Ayurveda Lifestyle, Habit Coaching, Treating Common Health Issues with Ayurveda, Uncategorized
My favorite time of the day is early morning, before sunrise. One of the habits I teach is “Start the Day Right”, which is about using the potential of this early morning energy to orient towards more ease, connection and gratitude. There was a time when I...
by Courtney | Sep 10, 2020 | Ayurveda & Chronic Disease, Ayurveda & Immunity, Ayurveda & Women's Health, Ayurveda Habits, Ayurveda Lifestyle, Habit Coaching, Treating Common Health Issues with Ayurveda, Uncategorized
I wake up by 6am most mornings, do yoga or walk, and meditate. A few years ago, I NEVER would have thought that was possible, especially as a mother. The key is this: Bed by 10pm. This is crucial for deeply restorative sleep, proper immune function, a healthy nervous...
by Courtney | Mar 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m so honored that 7×7 Magazine has chosen my Ayurvedic Medicine practice for its “Best of Bay Area Wellness” edition! Check out the link: Dakini Ayurveda in 7×7 Magazine Best of Bay Area Wellness ...
by Courtney | Mar 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello all. Sincere thanks for your patience during my maternity leave. I’m thrilled to announce that my practice will reopen on May 1st and the online schedule is now open for appointments. I have also relocated my office to Potrero Hill at 1317 18th...
