Ayurveda
Why Ashtangis Should Practice Abhyanga
I have started doing something that has seriously changed the game for my practice, and my life – daily self-massage or Abhyanga as it is called in Ayurveda.
In this article I’m sharing all about how Abhyanga can support not only your practice, but your health and how to do it.
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting for Ashtangis
By now you’ve probably heard of Intermittent Fasting. It’s become a quite popular nutrition protocol in the fitness world these days, and it isn’t without warrant.
So you might be wondering, is this something I should be doing as an Ashtangi?
This week we’re taking a look at IF and how it can be beneficial for Ashtangis!
Read MoreHow Your Dosha Impacts Your Practice
Your Dosha, or mind-body type, according to Ayurveda, may impact your practice both physically and mentally. This week we’re looking at how each Dosha may show up in the Ashtanga practice.
Read MoreAyurvedic Post Practice Nutrition Tips for Ashtangis
Ayurvedic nutrition goes beyond the basic macro and micronutrients. This philosophy looks at the energetic aspects associated with the food we eat and accounts for things like fueling our Agni (digestive fire) and replenishing Ojas (vigor and vitality).
This week we’re giving you a few Ayurvedic post-practice nutrition tips, and a delicious smoothie recipe to go along!
Read MoreHow to Improve Digestion for a Happy Poo Year
What’s better than a Happy New Year? A Happy Poo Year! Let’s be honest, there is nothing better than a good, cleansing poop right before your morning practice. Nothing. It makes the jump throughs easier, the back bends more graceful and the twists less stressful. In this article we’re giving you some great tips on how to improve your poop’s so you can improve your practice.
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