Ayurveda and Iyengar Yoga with Greta—Ancient Wisdom for Modern Maladies
My take on social media…
In a world glutted with online yoga offerings it can feel difficult if not hopeless to compete. Especially for newer teachers and businesses, the task of being heard and seen amidst the noise can make you want to throw your hands up and ditch all online marketing efforts entirely. However, I think there is a way to be heard and seen through it all and this can be done with quality and authenticity.
Read the full post on the Iyengar Yoga Association Southeast blog HERE.
A fascinating tenet of Ayurveda is that nothing is right for everyone and everything is right for someone. This phrase may sound radical, but it points to Ayurveda’s highly individualized methodology. By understanding your constitution, patterns, and tendencies, you can make thoughtful decisions that help keep you in balance. In this article, I will offer a perspective on Ayurveda and yoga—how you can bring a deeper awareness to your yoga practice by looking through the lens of Ayurveda. (Even if you aren’t that into yoga, you will probably learn something!)
Read the full article HERE.
Herbs known by the name “brahmi” have an affinity for the nervous system and tend to support memory. There are a few different herbs that go by this name, the most commonly known are Bacopa monniera and Centella asiatica. Given that the name brahmi is applied to more than one herb, one may be left to wonder, “which is the real brahmi?” Is Bacopa monniera the true brahmi? Or is it gotu kola (Centella asiatica)? This post will compare two of the more widely used herbs that may go by the alias brahmi: bacopa (Bacopa monniera) and gotu kola (Centella asiatica). After reading this post, you will be left with a more clear understanding of bacopa vs gotu kola—where these two plant allies crossover, where they diverge, and why brahmi is an apt name for both. Read the full post on the Herbal Academy blog HERE.
Pitta dosha, the most fiery of the three ayurvedic types, relates to solar energy and rules the summer season. Pitta types run warm, tend to have warm-colored complexions, and aren’t afraid of competition and intensity. In fact, they welcome it (sometimes to their own detriment!). These bold, fiery types are naturally intense, driven, and competitive, and can make excellent leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs. However, needless to say, each dosha has its light and dark side. This article will provide tips for mood and mental support for pitta dosha, so that even pitta types can keep a cool head throughout the summer heat. Read the full post HERE on the Herbal Academy blog.