In this blog, I want to share with you my experience of growing and using Tulsi (also known as Holy Basil) here in the UK. What is Tulsi? Tulsi - or
How to Grow and Use Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Ayurveda and Alcohol : Nectar or Poison
Ayurveda and Alcohol is it Nectar or Poison? The complexity and dangers of alcohol consumption are clearly laid out in Ayurveda. Alcohol is an
How to Balance the Sense of Hearing
Hearing in Ayurveda In Ayurveda, we see the sense of hearing as governed by the element of Akash (or ether). When we hear sound, it is travelling as
How to Balance the Sense of Sight
Sight in Ayurveda Sight is probably the sense that we use the most on a day to day basis. According to Ayurveda, the sense of sight (chakshu) is
Five Tips on How to Forage Safely
Five Tips on How to Forage Safely After an especially long and dark winter, it was such a joy to see life βspringβ (pardon the pun!) from the ground
Turmeric Health Benefits and Use
Here are some of the many benefits of turmeric and how to use it. What is turmeric? Turmeric (also known as Curcuma longa) is one of the most
How to Balance the Sense of Touch
Welcome to my guide about how to balance the sense of touch, using dry brushing Garshana gloves! Obviously, the sense of touch comes through the
Different kinds of Peppercorns
Different kinds of Peppercorn in Ayurveda In Ayurveda, peppercorns are pungent in taste and heating. Due to this heat they can increase Pitta, and
Ayurveda Guide to Autumn
Get ready to embrace Autumn with this free Ayurveda Kitchen Workshop and guide. Autumn is such a visually beautiful time of year and one which is
Fluffy Sponge Cake with Marscapone and Borage Flowers
Fluffy Sponge Cake with Marscapone and Borage Flowers Recipe This delicious and very light and fluffy sponge cake is made with Panela, dried sugar
How to Make Your Own Nut Milk
In this blog, I want to share with you how to make your own nut milk. I will be using almonds in this example, but you can use hazelnuts or cashews
Super Green Pesto
This super green pesto isΒ a great way to get a chlorophyll fix, boost the immune system and promote clean blood. These green herbs contain
How to Balance the Sense of Smell
In this blog, I want to share some information with you about how to balance the sense of smell according to ayurveda. Sense of smell according to
5 Uses For Cinnamon
Here are the top 5 uses for Cinnamon plus a little bit about this fabulous spice. Twak Cinnamon is called Twak in Sanskrit, which is pronounced
How to Balance the Sense of Taste
Welcome to my series covering the five senses. The sense that I am going to look at with you today is the sense of taste. The sense of taste is
Trikatu (a polyherbal formula)
In Ayurveda, we have this gorgeous polyherbal formula known as Trikatu: βtriβ meaning three, and βkatuβ meaning pungent. Basically, Trikatu is three
Tratak or Gazing Meditation
Tratak Meditation (or Gazing Meditation) is a really beautiful and simple way to meditate using a form of concentration. Here is a beginner's guide to
The Five Senses β Pancha Indriya
The correct use of our five senses or Pancha Indriya leads us to mental harmony and thus a good state of health and wellbeing. This is because our
Vata Pitta Kapha Explained
The three doshas; Vata, Pitta and Kapha are explained here. In Ayurveda, we often make reference to the three doshas. These three concepts underpin
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