Recipes & Resources
Ojas-building Warm Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
In Ayurveda, ojas is the vital essence of health and longevity, a subtle substance that governs immunity, vitality, strength, and happiness. It is considered the refined end-product of healthy digestion and metabolism, and maintaining healthy ojas is crucial for physical and mental resilience. This recipe features fresh, whole, nourishing ingredients that are warmed and spiced to support healthy digestion and the production of ojas.
Self-oil Massage: Abhyanga
Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic full-body warm oil massage that deeply promotes relaxation, significantly improves circulation, nourishes and revitalizes the skin, supports natural detoxification processes, and helps balance the body’s doshas. When practiced regularly, it enhances mental clarity, effectively reduces stress levels, boosts overall immunity, and encourages more restful and rejuvenating sleep. By using specially selected oils tailored to an individual’s unique constitution, Abhyanga provides a truly personalized and holistic approach to maintaining and improving health and well-being.
Beans and Vegetables Dish
Try this simple one pot meal that is made with whole ingredients familiar to the american palate. Packed with beans for protein, mushrooms for meaty texture, and root veggies for delicious satisfaction. Ayurvedic food although traditionally made from an Indian spice pallet can be made with any type of food and any spices. The right food is medicine!
Golden Milk
Turmeric gives this milk its golden color. This delicious, sweet beverage is an easy way to get the many benefits of curcumin a potent anti-inflammatory and immune booster.
Daily Spice Tea
Making your own spice blend for tea is a great way to improve digestion and work with your elemental balance on the regular.
Chocolate Chia Pudding
Sweet, chocolate-y, and rich in healthy fats, this recipe is pacifying for both vata and pitta
Turmeric Honey
Turmeric honey is great to soothe a sore throat or to clear excess sinus or lung congestion or daily to keep kapha balanced and flowing.
Evening Milk Beverage
A warm, grounding beverage with some spice and sweetness provides cozy comfort in the evening.
Cranberry sweet potato muffins
Hearty and grounding made with almond meal and coconut oil these are high in protein and quality fat.
Spices as Medicine
Using spices is a simple way to keep your digestive fire burning bright and optimizing digestion, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients while balancing the elements in your body.
Hibiscus Aloe Cooler
Beat the heat and keep your cool with the sweet astringency of hibiscus and honey! This one is a favorite on a hot summer day.