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If you experience any of the following symptoms, your kapha doṣa could be out of balance: skin is moist and sticky, overweight, excess mucous, hard time getting up in the morning, sluggish, lethargic, thick tongue coated with white film, slow bowel movement, attachment issues, possessive, or...

If you experience any of the following symptoms, your pitta doṣa could be out of balance: acne, rashes, cold sores, loose stools, nausea or acid reflux, heartburn, or ulcers, body always hot, inflammation in the joints or body, migraines, or...

If you experience any of the following symptoms, your vata doṣa could be out of balance: dry skin, constipation or hard, dry stools, gas, bloating, cold hands and feet, light sleep or interrupted sleep, nervousness, experiencing fear, anxiety, or even panic, having a scattered mind or...

Taste or rasa is your body’s interpretation of the elements that make up a substance or food. “Ra” means relish and “sa” means juice. All substances, and for the sake of this discussion, food, are made up of the 5 elements. They are...

Everything in the universe can be described by their attributes which in Ayurveda are called “gunas”. In Ayurveda we use many gunas but there are 20 major ones (10 sets of opposites) that help describe the majority of matter...

Not quite feeling you? Maybe you are feeling a little “off”. Could be the beginning of an imbalance. What does it mean to be imbalanced?

Learn the characteristics and qualities of a Kapha. Learn good tips on balancing Kaphas as well as key signs Kaphas are out of balance. Are you a Kapha?

Learn the characteristics and qualities of a Pitta. Learn good tips on balancing Pitta as well as key signs Pitta are out of balance. Are you a Pitta?