Eating for Harmony: A Simple Guide to Sattvic Diet and the Energy of Food
In both Yoga and Ayurveda, food isn’t just fuel—it’s a form of consciousness. What you eat influences not only your body, but your mood, clarity, energy, and even your sense of purpose. This is where the concept of the three gunas—sattva (harmony), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia)—comes in. A sattvic diet is one of the […]
Ayurvedic Soft Ginger Cookies with Chocolate Dip and Cardamom Sprinkles
In Ayurvedic healing, food is seen not just as sustenance but as nutritive medicine, with herbs and spices playing a vital role in promoting health and balance. The inclusion of fresh and dried ginger, ground cinnamon, and cardamom in cooking not only enhances flavour but also offers a myriad of health benefits. Ginger aids digestion […]
The Energetic Benefits of Cardamom in Ayurveda
Cardamom, often hailed as the “queen of spices,” is a cherished ingredient in both culinary and medicinal traditions, particularly in Ayurveda. This aromatic spice not only enhances the flavour of dishes but also offers numerous energetic benefits that promote holistic well-being. In this article, we’ll delve into cardamom’s role in Ayurvedic healing and how it […]
Our Favourite Ayurvedic Lasagna Recipe
Lasagna is my deepest and most cherished food memory. And just the rich smell of a lasagna cooking is a delight of childhood comfort and love. My Mom’s lasagna was a loving gift from the heart I could draw upon for a special event or anytime that I returned home. I was 19 years old, […]
Ayurveda and Understanding Food Cravings
What is a Food Craving? A food craving is a deep communication from our Inner Being – speaking to us in a subtle language of taste and impulse. The Yoga of Cravings There is much benefit in bringing the healing power of awareness to your food cravings. Learning to listen to and understand the healing […]
