Pranayama refers to the art of yogic breathing. It is an ancient tool used to calm the breath, and consequentially the mind and senses.

Simplify your cooking, simplify your life, and heal your digestion by cutting out the noise of modern diet trends and the like and introducing the basic principles of Ayurveda into your cooking.

Despite grief and bereavement being a natural part of life, navigating grief isn’t an easy journey—whether it is because of a death, chronic illness, losing a job, divorce, moving, or any other loss. Be kind and gentle to yourself in these times.

Develop a sustainable yoga practice for lifelong wellbeing. When we practice from the inside out, we can foster a physical yoga practice that is medicine for the mind, body and spirit. The sooner you can begin practising with ahimsa the brighter you will shine from within which will radiate outwards. Not only will this mean greater connection to Self, but this will also translate to a greater connection with others. After all, yoga is intimacy.

Learn to nurture your agni with Ayurvedic tips! Boost digestion, balance doshas, and prevent disease with fresh foods and yoga. Explore at veenaayurveda.com!

Looking for a guilt-free cookie that is delicious and nutritious? Give this recipe I try. I promise you they are delightful! Just ask my friends.

The practices of Ayurveda support us in illness prevention, but the science also has a lot to say about what to do in those times when you do get sick. Try this simple recipe to support you in times of illness or if you are looking for a go-to breakfast that is easy to digest. Either way, it’s just what the body needs. Until symptoms subside, let go of your daily responsibilities, stay in bed, avoid looking at computers or screens and, most importantly, eat only very simple foods. Give your mind, body, and spirit the rest it needs. Be kind to your Agni and be kind to yourself.

When we gently cook fruit with a little ghee and spices, this can be a perfect and filling breakfast. A great way to measure is to fill both of your hands. Fruit is a delicious and nourishing way to begin the day.

Just reminder! Fruit digests much quicker than other foods, therefore it’s best to enjoy it away from other meals, hence having it for your first meal of the day. However, as you will see in this recipe, having a good portion of fruit is key. Chewing it thoroughly and in some cases slightly stewing the fruit will also enhance digestibility and feeling satiated.

The poem describes the many ways in which we attempt to avoid all sorts of physical and emotional pain. It also highlights how recognizing pain and accepting it can increase self-knowledge and improve self-care. Be kind to yourself as you reconnect with the innate wisdom that is your body.

Do you struggle with fear or anxious feelings? These are expressions of excess vata. Let’s take a deeper look from an Ayurvedic perspective!

Not sure what to wear? Get inspired by Vedic Astrology’s ancient wisdom to support your choices. Now you can feel good and look good!

Your values guide your decisions and set the tone for how you live your life.

But how do you know if you’re really living your values? Here are a few tips and tricks to get started!

Little things you can start doing today to better understand your emotional landscape!

Nourish your nervous system with the self-love practice of abhyanga!

Learn to love yourself! With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care we’d give to a good friend.

Kitchari, a simple meal of basmati rice, digestive spices, ghee, mung beans and optional vegetables! It’s a digestive reset for both the mind and body. Your ability to digest food is synonymous with your ability to digest life.

Start your morning off gently with prana-filled pancakes!

Vagal tone is an internal biological process that represents the activity of the vagus nerve. Increasing your vagal tone activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and having higher vagal tone means that your body can relax faster after stress.

The 4-step mindfulness process from Tara Brach offers “in-the-trenches” support for working with intense and difficult emotions. It can be an ally for those we serve when they are experiencing difficult moments and need mindfulness the most.

What breathing?? Let’s rewind. We know that in a functional breath, the diaphragm and pelvic floor are synced. The diaphragm will drop down and relax as the core and pelvic floor do on the inhale, and then simultaneously they both lift and engage on the exhale. Reverse breathing is simply the opposite of this harmonious synchronization. Read on to learn how you can begin to breath smarter not harder.