OM…my gosh, how relaxing!

I was with some friends yesterday who do not know anything about Ayurveda, or meditation.
The topic of meditation came up, and there was a lot of joking about people “sitting around on the floor chanting om” (add a pair of crossed eyes and a scrunched up face to that explanation, and you get the idea [...]

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Ayurveda in Summer

With Summer nearly upon us, certain adjustments are necessary in the ayurvedic lifestyle to accommodate the body in the warmer months.
Summer is the season of Pitta. Heat abounds, and we must help our bodies cope with the warmer weather. Living in California, I can tell you that heat is definitely a contender in the fight [...]

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The power of a bath

A bath can be a wonderfully healing experience. Done correctly, it is truly one of life’s great personal rituals.
But how do you turn a bath from a simple cleansing ritual, to a therapeutic, stress relieving personal ritual?
Here are some tips to help you relax and unwind ayurvedicly.

Atmosphere is everything. Don’t just fill the tub with water [...]

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Ayurveda and Pregnancy

If you are expecting a little one any time soon, chances are, you are concerned about your health and the health of your baby. Even if you have no major illnesses or injuries, the health of you and your baby will be of chief concern during your pregnancy. (I remember mine quite well!)
Prior to getting [...]

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Massage for one

Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic term for “self-massage”.  Ayurveda promotes Abhyanga on a daily basis. Why?

It’s good for circulation
It releases toxins that build up in the body
It lowers heart rate and blood pressure
It’s relaxing. A great way to start or end the day.
It’s very moisturizing for the skin
It encourages personal ritual. Something severely missing in our culture.

How [...]

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Unveil your bliss

For those of you that have visited my web site, you’ve undoubtedly seen the phrase “Unveil your bliss” on each page. I put that phrase there for a reason.
But what does this mean? How do you unveil true bliss in your life? One should start by defining the word bliss, and what it means in [...]

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Ayurveda: The Art of Being

In this amazing documentary. Ayurveda is explored and explained in great detail.
I should warn you, it’s a full length documentary, but it’s sooooo worth the time to watch it.
Enjoy!
Tiffany
Personal Alchemy
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Personal Rituals

Personal Rituals are a very individual thing. You may not realize it, but you have your own personal rituals already. From your routine in the morning, to the order in which you do things when going to bed at night, personal rituals are already a part of your life.
The trick is, to change those rituals [...]

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Ayurvedic Recipes!

We have a wonderful new section (see links at the top) on Ayurvedic Recipes!
These wonderful dishes are created by our guest blogger, Claudia Dávila.
Each recipe can be adjusted to make it appropriate for your dosha. Plus, you can sign up to get regular emails with other recipes she posts on her blog. Visit our “Ayurvedic [...]

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And the winner is……

The winner of the Mother’s Day Blog Contest is….
 Sadie from All Natural Me. Here is the comment she posted.
My mother is amazing. She is definitely why I am an environmentalist today. Maybe it was the protest she took me to when I was ten years old to shout how we didn’t want a toxic incinerator [...]

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