Our bodies are deeply affected by the changing external conditions of our local environment. We are right in the thick of summer, and with a major heat wave heading our way over the next few days, it's more important than ever to look at how we are taking care of our bodies. During these scorching July days, your body's natural cravings for the heavy fats of winter or the dry sharpness of spring have completely subsided. Instead, you might find yourself feeling the effects of the intense...

“Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop.” -Rumi Fall is a time of movement and change, characterized by unstable weather patterns, with cold and drying winds. According to Ayurveda, Fall is Vata season, the Vata Dosha being comprised of air and space with the qualities cool, dry, light, windy and rough . Vata is often referred to as the “wind” in the body. Our body reflects what’s happening in nature, so we may be more prone to experiencing excess “wind” qualities such as...

Are you noticing a shift in your cravings as Winter gives way to Spring? The arrival of warmer weather often marks a decline in our...