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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.
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.
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.
Are you a Vata, Pitta, or Kapha? By knowing your dosha, these Ayurvedic teachings can help you stay balanced, especially in times of stress.
Even though we are on quarantine, it doesn’t mean we have to stop eating healthy!
Are you mostly Vata, Pitta, or Kapha? (If you don’t know, we have a quick quiz to help!) Once you know your dosha, Ayurvedic teachings can help you stay balanced with exercise, food, money, and more.