What is the Kapha season? According to Ayurveda, the latter half of winter and spring are considered the Kapha season. It’s not the calendar year which defines the Kapha season, but the qualities of the atmosphere. Kapha season qualities include
Khichadi recipes in springtime focus on bitter and astringent vegetables, which are perfect for breaking up excess Kapha. In the fall, nature provides a bounty of foods which keep us balanced in the Pitta and Vata seasons, including the squash
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During the summer or Pitta season, Agni (digestive fire) is lower and lighter, easily-digested fare is optimal. Quinoa is nutrient-rich and more easily digested than brown and wild rice, making it an excellent backdrop for this summertime dish full of
Morning rituals are important every day, though when the Kapha season of later winter and springtime begins, they become our keys to maintaining balance under the influence of Kapha’s heavy energy. Kapha is one of the three Doshas, or primary energies
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The importance of cleansing for improving health has gained immense popularity in the last decade. A wide variety of cleanses are now available with supportive programs, books and online materials. There are fruit cleanses, vegetable cleanses, “miracle” weight loss and
Khitchadi (also referred to as kichari) is a traditional Indian dish for which there are as many variations as families, though the foundational ingredients remain the same: rice, split moong beans (or dal) and spices. The combination is a fully
The early and mid-winter season is characterized by cold, dry and rough weather. These are the hallmark traits of the Vata Dosha, one of the three fundamental energies of life in Ayurvedic philosophy. To achieve balance according to Ayurveda, maintaining
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