In the fullness of summer, with the ripening of fruit and change of weather in the direction of dosha Pitta, our needs change just the same. Considering flavours that harmonize Pitta, this season we opt for sweet, bitter and astringent foods. Of course, this is reflected in the availability of these flavours in nature - fruits, which in the spring were mainly sour and tart...
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I recommend starting from the beginning of the category. Doshas are three types in Ayurveda, which literally translate from Sanskrit to "something that causes a problem." If you are not yet familiar with the dosha that prevails in your body, here (bear with me until I find a good one in English!) you will find a detailed test that will help you learn about Prakriti - your original biological dosha, as well as Vikriti - which depends on your...
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Ayurveda, translated directly as "knowledge of life", is over 5000 years old sister of yoga. It's a health science from India, with particular emphasis on proper nutrition and respect for nature and its cycles. It's a holistic approach that cultivates awareness and well-being at all levels of life - multidimensionally! I was particularly drawn to it by the fact that it doesn't assume that one size fits...