Doshas

Your most amazing traits are often wrapped up in your most challenging ones. The two are connected—like opposite ends of a chain. Both your strengths and weaknesses exist for a reason.

Mercury recently went direct (July 13), and many of you know what that means: time to get stuff done! Mercury in forward motion allows us to move forward, too! The dates for the current Mercury direct period are July 13, 2020–October 14, 2020, in both Vedic and Western astrology. This is an excellent time to make progress on projects, start something new, take small trips, and communicate with clarity. Mercury enlivens any activity that involves written or spoken idea exchange. So, it is a perfect time to write this little primer for aligning the natural Mercurial energy in yourself with that in the cosmos.

Consider the role of your unique Ayurvedic dosha in the manifestation of your gifts and abilities to help align your work with your greater soul purpose (dharma).

Your senses are constantly receiving input and can cause your mind and body to go out of balance. Harnessing the power of sound through music is a quick and powerful way to bring balance to your dosha.

Knowing and understanding the nuances of your child’s dosha can help you decide which activities will engage them most, which foods will nourish them best, and how to help soothe strong emotions when life gets hectic.

If you have been feeling emotionally fearful and have thoughts of uncertainty, here are a few simple techniques that you can follow to restore your faith in the divine and diffuse anxiety and pressure.

To celebrate National Hummus Day, here are three variations of the classic appropriate for each dosha.

An Ayurvedic approach to depression takes into account mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of health and well-being. Within Ayurveda, there are three subsets of depression corresponding to the three doshas.

Using the intuitive tool of Ayurveda, or the science of life, you can work to maximize your immune capacities and place yourself in the best possible physical state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.