Journal
Simple Ayurveda, gentle yoga and real-life rituals for feeling at home in your body.
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Written since 2019, back when this space was called Ayulates.
June 8, 2023
How to Balance Your Doshas in Late SpringFeeling anxious, irritable or heavy as spring turns to summer? Simple Ayurvedic practices to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha in late spring.June 5, 2023
Spring Yoga Poses for Each DoshaSimple yoga poses and breathwork to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha in spring: tree pose, forward folds, cooling breath, supported fish, sun salutations and bridge.June 3, 2023
3 Ayurvedic Summer Teas for Each DoshaSimple Ayurvedic tea recipes to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha in summer: fennel and chamomile, rose and mint, and tulsi with cinnamon.April 21, 2023
5 Ayurvedic Self-Care Rituals for Women's WellbeingAyurveda honours women's energy as sacred. Five gentle self-care rituals for reconnecting with your body: reflection, daily ritual, nourishing food, warm baths and a DIY face mask.April 17, 2023
Your Cycle Through Ayurveda: Tips for Each PhaseIn Ayurveda, each phase of your menstrual cycle is linked to a dosha. Gentle food, movement and self-care tips to support yourself through Kapha, Pitta and Vata phases.March 27, 2023
Spring Reset: The Benefits of a Gentle Ayurvedic CleanseSpring is Kapha season, a natural time to lighten up. Learn how a gentle Ayurvedic kitchari reset works, how to prepare, and who should skip it.March 3, 2023
Ojas: Your Vitality, Resilience and Openness to LoveWhat is ojas in Ayurveda? Learn how to support your vitality and resilience through winter with daily rituals, nourishing foods and a cozy ojas milk recipe.February 8, 2023
The Doshas in Love: How Vata, Pitta and Kapha LoveHow does each dosha love? A fun look at Vata, Pitta and Kapha in relationships, their love languages and what each needs to feel cared for.February 8, 2023
Love Is a Vital Force: Ayurveda on Love, Ojas and RelationshipsIn Ayurveda, love isn't just an emotion. It's connected to ojas, our vitality. How each dosha shows up in relationships, and how to cultivate more love.January 23, 2023
How to Stay Healthy in Winter, According to AyurvedaWinter is Kapha season. Simple Ayurvedic tips to stay warm, energized and well through the cold months: warm food, morning routine, movement and self-care.January 23, 2023
Abhyanga: How to Do Ayurvedic Self-Massage With OilAbhyanga is Ayurvedic self-massage with warm oil. Learn the best oils for each dosha, a simple step-by-step technique and how often to practise.October 20, 2022
5 Benefits of Private Yoga SessionsThinking about private yoga? Here are the real benefits of 1:1 sessions: a practice built for your body, safer variations, alignment, breath and deeper self-awareness.October 7, 2022
Mindful Eating: 5 Ayurvedic Tips to Be Present at Every MealSimple mindful eating practices from Ayurveda and yoga: breathe, give thanks, slow down, walk after meals and try a digestion mudra.October 5, 2022
5 Simple Ways to Balance Vata This FallFeeling anxious, foggy or depleted this fall? Five simple Ayurvedic ways to balance Vata: routine, warming spices, walking meditation, colour and touch.October 3, 2022
Mind, Body and Soul: How to Nourish Yourself This Fall With AyurvedaFall is Vata season. Learn the signs of Vata imbalance and three simple Ayurvedic ways to nourish your mind and body: warm food, softer movement and touch.September 28, 2022
The Ritual Method: How I Teach Ayurvedic YogaWhat makes an Ayurvedic yoga class different? Learn the Ritual Method (Notice, Balance, Move) and how to choose the practice your body actually needs.September 28, 2022
Doshas of the Season: How to Align With Nature in AyurvedaEach season has its own dosha. Learn when Vata, Pitta and Kapha seasons are, the dosha times of day, and simple ways to stay balanced all year.March 11, 2019
What Is Ayurveda? A Simple Ayurveda 101New to Ayurveda? Here is a simple introduction to yoga's 5,000-year-old sister science, its main pillars and how you may already be practising it.March 11, 2019
What Is My Dosha? Vata, Pitta and Kapha ExplainedCurious about your dosha? Learn the qualities of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, where they live in the body and how to start noticing your own nature.March 11, 2019
The Five Elements in Ayurveda and Yoga: Your Connection to NatureSpace, air, fire, water and earth make up everything, including you. Here's how the five elements show up in your body and how to balance them through yoga.March 11, 2019
The 6 Tastes of Ayurveda for Each DoshaSweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent: learn the 6 tastes of Ayurveda, which ones balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and simple food examples.