Autumn is Vata season. It is dry, cool, and changeable making it easy to feel scattered, depleted, or ungrounded. In this post, discover Ayurvedic insights on Vata dosha and 10 grounding practices to restore balance in body and mind through the fall.

Osha root (Ligusticum porteri), also called bear root, is a revered mountain medicine traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for respiratory, digestive, and protective purposes. With its warming, pungent energetics and deep cultural significance, Osha offers powerful support during seasonal transitions—yet demands respect, careful identification, and sustainable use.

Seasonal transitions are powerful thresholds, and Ayurveda teaches that cleansing at these times prevents imbalance and sets the stage for renewal. As summer’s heat (pitta) gives way to fall’s dryness (vāta), the body benefits from releasing accumulated toxins and resetting digestion. A gentle seasonal cleanse clears what is no longer needed, supports balance, and prepares you for the vitality and resilience of the months ahead.

Ayurvedic pulse reading is an ancient art that reveals the body’s hidden stories — from physical health to emotional patterns — through the rhythms at the wrist. In this post, I share my own journey of learning this practice, the lineage it comes from, and how it guides healing at my clinic.

Discover how to use our Lucid Dream Tincture to enhance dream recall, deepen sleep, and support the journey into lucid dreaming—paired with practical rituals, dream yoga insights, and plant allies that open the gateway to the inner realms.

Explore the medicinal, ceremonial, and skincare benefits of Red Willow (Salix laevigata)—a cooling summer herb with deep roots. Complete with recipes for tincture, toner, and ritual use.

Discover Usnea (Old Man’s Beard)—a forest lichen revered in folk and Indigenous medicine for its ability to clear heat, support immunity, and soothe respiratory irritation. This blog explores Usnea’s Ayurvedic energetics, traditional uses, and includes recipes.

Discover the Ayurvedic wisdom behind slowing down and the profound impact it has on your body and mind. Learn how releasing the constant rush can heal your nervous system, balance your doshas, and bring you back to your true rhythm.

Discover the Ayurvedic wisdom and modern phytochemistry behind fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale)—a powerful springtime ally for digestion, detoxification, and balancing Kapha. Learn how its warming properties and bioactive compounds support vitality and seasonal wellness.

Discover the Ayurvedic Spring seasonal wisdom from the Charaka Samhita, with seasonal cleansing, diet, and lifestyle practices to balance Kapha, support digestion, and welcome the season of renewal!

This blog explores why spring is the ideal time for an Ayurvedic cleanse, highlighting the importance of purification, rejuvenation, and integration through Pancha Karma for lasting transformation.

This blog post explores Ayurvedic oral health practices that support the well-being of your teeth and gums, including oil pulling, tongue scraping, brushing with Ayurvedic tooth powders, and using a Triphala rinse. These natural rituals can help maintain oral cleanliness, fresh breath, and overall vitality.

Discover five essential tips to stay grounded, nourished, and balanced during Vata season, Ayurveda's time of dryness, coldness, and movement.

Discover an adapted version of the Vedic ritual Pinda Daan, where you prepare a departed loved one’s favorite meal and offer it to animals, creating a personal way to honor ancestors during the sacred season of Día de los Muertos, Samhain, and Halloween.

Discover Ayurvedic tips for navigating the seasonal transition from summer to fall, including digestion support, the benefits of Tikta ghee, and purgation therapy with Triphala, all while embracing the natural changes reflected in the blooming purple asters.

During the summer's vibrant Pitta season, cooling and restorative yoga poses combined with Shitali Pranayama can help maintain balance and tranquility. Embrace forward bends, restorative poses, inversions, and the Cooling Breath to soothe the mind, calm the body, and enhance mental clarity amidst the summer heat.

Rosa woodsii, a versatile and medicinal shrub native to North America, balances all three doshas in Ayurveda, offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and is used in a variety of traditional remedies and recipes, including herbal teas, syrups, jams, and hydrosols.

Discover the transformative power of Ayurvedic Panchakarma, a comprehensive therapy offering cleansing, rejuvenation, and balance, through personalized treatments aimed at removing toxins, improving overall health, and fostering vitality.

Discover the transformative power of Ayurveda and the art tending, Tejas, the inner flame of intelligence to restore balance and vitality..

Explore the wisdom of Ayurveda, Jyotish, and Vedic principles to structure your week in alignment with planetary energies, nurturing balance and harmony in modern life.