Five Ways to Thrive During the Holidays

By ILEBEREGON

To me, the yoga lifestyle is not about perfection, deprivation, or about chasing an unreal ideal. It is more about being real, feeling it all, and even enjoying those moments in life that may call us to step out of our “yogi-ness”. Consistency is the key, not perfection. Our lifestyle supports us when we most…

SKINCARE FROM WITHIN – ANCIENT SECRETS TO HEALTHY, RADIANT SKIN

By ILEBEREGON

The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda offers many self-care rituals that allow the skin to be healthy, radiant, and resilient. As a wholistic approach, these rituals aren’t just about caring for the skin topically, but also about caring for it from within. According to Ayurveda, the key to beautiful skin is understanding that as the largest organ of…

DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND AYURVEDA: THE WHEN, WHERE, WHAT, AND HOW OF EATING

By ILEBEREGON

“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” – Anonymous Digestive issues are an extremely common side-effect of the Western lifestyle, particularly when coupled with the Standard American Diet. Eating while stressed, eating processed and refined foods, under-and over- eating are just a few of…

THE POWER OF MARMA THERAPY

By ILEBEREGON

Just like the Earth has sacred sites, where different energy currents converge and provide a physical site of connection with the greater cosmos, so does our body have sacred sites. According to Samkhya, the ancient Indian philosophy that provides the framework for Ayurveda, the body is the vehicle for realizing the Spirit. In this way, Marma are the…

OJAS: THE ESSENCE OF VITALITY

By ILEBEREGON

I get so many questions about why experiencing a seasonal Ayurvedic cleanse is so important. The truth is, a cleanse supports the body and mind on so many levels, and can really help cultivate the secret weapon for immunity: “ojas”. In Ayurveda, Ojas is considered the vital nectar of life — the juicy substance that…