Julie Checknita
Panchakarma 101: My Experience with Ayurveda's Ancient Cleansing Process
I freaking did it! I’m happy to share I finally completed my first 10 day (plus 3 day pre-cleansing) Ayurvedic cleanse (Panchakarma)...
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Julie Checknita
Apr 19, 20216 min read
Meditation as Medicine - An Ayurvedic Perspective
According to Ayurveda, meditation is one of the most important tools for healing body, mind & consciousness. Beyond the more known...
Julie Checknita
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Digestion Boosting Spicy Rose Lassi
In Ayurveda, Lassi, a traditional drink from India, consisting of watered down yogurt and digestion boosting spices is commonly taken...
Julie Checknita
Apr 6, 20217 min read
Meat (and Dairy) According to Ayurveda
A question I’ve been asked time and time again is whether the “Ayurvedic diet” is vegetarian or vegan. And while, I hesitate to give a...
Julie Checknita
Mar 3, 20213 min read
Life Beyond Coffee: Coconut Chai Spiced Matcha
How do you feel after your morning cup of coffee? Are you more anxious, more jittery? Do you have heartburn? How do you feel before your...
Julie Checknita
Feb 4, 20215 min read
Aphrodisiacs & Sexual Nourishment: According to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest healing systems, Aphrodisiacs are said to be nourishing and reinvigorating to not only...
Julie Checknita
Oct 15, 20206 min read
Tis’ Da Vata Season – Vata Balancing Practices for Fall
Ahhh Vata, the dosha of space and air. The dosha of movement and force governing all biological activity. Vata, often called the King of...
Julie Checknita
Oct 5, 20204 min read
Coffee according to Ayurveda
Ahh coffee, the get it done juice, so many of us rely on to get through the day. 1 cup, 2 cups, 3 cups, so many relying on the stimulant...
Julie Checknita
Sep 15, 20205 min read
The 6 Tastes According to Ayurveda: Our Innate Roadmap to Optimal Nutrition
According to Ayurveda, our sense of taste is a natural road map towards proper nutrition - and when we can learn to tune into the tastes...
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