A go-to meal that I make every week is lentil soup. Red lentils are a staple in an Ayurvedic diet due to their huge number of benefits. Not only are they incredibly easy to digest, but they also provide a…
Nourishing Ayurvedic Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Understanding Vikruti in Ayurveda: The Imbalance of Doshas
In Ayurveda, the concept of balance is central to health and well-being. The key to this balance lies in understanding two vital terms: Prakruti (your natural constitution) and Vikruti (your current state of imbalance). While Prakruti is your blueprint, Vikruti…
Kapha Dosha: The Energy of Stability in Ayurveda
Kapha Dosha (earth and water) provides structure, stability, and lubrication to the body and mind. It is responsible for maintaining strength, immunity, and emotional resilience. Kapha-dominant individuals are typically calm, grounded, and nurturing, but when imbalanced, they may experience lethargy,…
Pitta Dosha: The Energy of Transformation in Ayurveda
Pitta Dosha (fire and water) governs all transformations in the body: physical, emotional, and mental. It is responsible for digestion, metabolism, and energy production. Pitta types are typically intense, focused, and goal-oriented, but when imbalanced, they may struggle with anger,…
Vata Dosha: The Energy of Movement in Ayurveda
Vata Dosha, consisting of the elements air and ether (space), is responsible for all movement and activity in the body and mind. It controls everything from circulation and breathing to the movement of thoughts. People with a predominant Vata Dosha…
Understanding the Doshas in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
If you ever heard about Ayurveda before, you have probably heard about the Doshas. Maybe the words Vata, Pitta and Kapha are also familiar to you. But what do they actually mean? These Doshas are composed of the five universal…