2025 October 15
5 min
Secrets of Ayurveda for a Long and Happy Life
Elders in India traditionally bless the young with the words: "Shataayu Bhavah!" which means: "May you live a hundred years!" The blessing is not too removed from the literal. According...
2025 October 15
8 min
Dry Ginger (Shunthi): Traditional Uses, Culinary Benefits & Everyday Wellness
A mainstay in Indian curries, chai, and spice blends, dried ginger is a very popular...
2025 October 14
4 min
Easy Ayurvedic Lunch Ideas & Tips
The central principle of Ayurvedic cooking is that food be freshly made and served warm...
2025 October 14
14 min
An Ayurvedic Guide to Menopause: Understanding the Transition and Supporting Your Well-Being
Menopause happens. It's a natural transition, says Ayurveda, and like all transitions, menopause has to...
2025 October 14
6 min
Recharge, Restore, Rejuvenate! The Ayurveda Way to Feel Young at Any Age
No matter your age, there are things you can do to look and feel younger, healthier, happier. You hold the...
2025 October 14
6 min
The Ideal Ayurvedic Evening Routine for Better Sleep
Sleep is an essential part of life. It is part of our rest and repair cycle; activity and rest are...
2025 October 14
8 min
The Ayurvedic View on Weight Management
Struggling to achieve or maintain a healthy weight? You’re not alone. Many North Americans grapple with weight issues at various...
2025 October 14
7 min
How Ayurveda Can Help with Achy Joints
Do your fingers feel stiff and crack when you bend them? Or does the rainy, cool spring weather make you...
2025 October 14
5 min
The Teen Years: Laying the Foundation for Health with Maharishi Ayurveda
Adolescence is the age of major physical, intellectual, and emotional growth. Children become adults, leave home, and become independent. Because...
2025 October 14
25 min
Managing Menopause Naturally with Ayurveda A Conversation with Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf
Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf, M.D., was formerly the Medical Director of the Maharishi Vedic Medical Center at The Raj in Fairfield, Iowa. The author...
2025 October 14
11 min
The Six Tastes of Ayurveda: A Guide to Balanced Eating and Mindful Nutrition
Ayurveda, the traditional system of wellness from India, recognizes six fundamental tastes, known as Shad Rasa. These tastes sweet, sour,...
2025 October 14
9 min
Ayurvedic Herbs for a Healthy Heart
Ayurveda has always recognized that the human heart is really two hearts: the physical heart that performs the function of...
2025 October 14
9 min
Taking Care of Toxins: Detoxification with Maharishi Ayurveda
Toxins—they’re everywhere. From external environmental toxins to internal toxins made from incomplete digestion, Ayurveda takes regular detoxification seriously. Here, the...
2025 October 14
7 min
Jumpstart Your Day with the Ayurvedic Morning Routine
Are you a “morning person?” Many of us awaken bleary-eyed and then hit the snooze button to catch more Z’s....
2025 October 14
6 min
Better Brain, Better Grades: Ayurvedic Herbs and Tips for Students
In the last 10 years, neuroscience has focused its attention on the adolescent brain and concluded it's different from the...
2025 October 14
3 min
Sinus Help is On the Way
Most of us never think about our sinuses when we take a deep breath through the nose. For others, these...
2025 October 14
2 min
Basil and Holy Basil: Ayurvedic Benefits and Uses
Basil is used in both its fresh and dried forms. Sweet basil is the type most commonly used in cooking;...
2025 October 14
2 min
Mint: An Ayurvedic Mainstay That Cools Digestion and Soothes the Respiratory System
Just like spices, fresh herbs are used widely in Ayurvedic cooking for their flavor and health benefits. Cilantro, parsley, and mint are...
2025 October 12
4 min
Bathing as an Ayurvedic Therapy
Ayurveda sees bathing as a therapeutic activity. The morning bath is therefore an important part of the Ayurvedic dinacharya, or daily routine....
2025 October 12
10 min
How to Rid Your Body of Toxins (Ama)
In the world of Ayurveda, you hear a lot about the concept of ama—toxins that can build up in your body...
2025 October 09
6 min
Ayurvedic Hair Care Tips for Strong, Healthy Locks
Is your hair feeling limp and listless? According to Ayurveda, the health of every hair on your head reflects the health of...
2025 October 09
4 min
Nail File: Maharishi Ayurveda Guide to Hair and Nails
To talk about nails in the Ayurvedic scheme of things, one first needs to talk about hair. The Council of Maharishi Ayurveda...
2025 October 09
7 min
Stop, Look, Stop!
"The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible...
2025 October 07
6 min
9 Tips to Live Ayurveda This Fall
As we transition into the fall season, the season of Vata, we can empower ourselves by bringing as much energy...
2025 October 07
6 min
Ten Tips to Avert Ama Build-Up Over the Holidays
Ama, impurities that result from inefficient digestion, can accumulate at any time of the year. During the holidays, we’re particularly...
2025 October 07
10 min
The Morning Routine to Kick-start Your Day
All right, Vata season, let’s do this! As the season changes, what’s going on around us? The temperature is dropping,...
2025 October 07
4 min
The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 4
Balance Vata with Asana by Val Brown, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on November 04, 2015...
2025 October 07
3 min
The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 2
Balance Kapha with Asana by Val Brown, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and by Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on May 15,...
2025 October 07
5 min
The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 3
Balance Pitta with Asana by Val Brown, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on August 11,...
2025 October 06
5 min
An Ayurvedic (Vegetarian) Holiday Meal
This Thanksgiving, whether we are hosting a meal or cooking for ourselves, these wholesome recipes from top ayurvedic chefs will...
2025 October 06
5 min
Thrive Through Student Life
The brain of a teenager is inherently different from that of a mature adult. Undoubtedly, teens and parents would agree....
2025 October 06
4 min
The Gap between Seasons: Foods for a Fall Cleanse
The change from summer to fall is a period of time called Ritu Sandhi in ayurveda. It refers to the...
2025 October 06
7 min
The Evening Routine to Unwind and Recharge
It’s no big secret: for many of us, it’s extremely difficult to unwind — especially after a long day of...
2025 October 03
5 min
The Bringer of Balance, The Golden Elixir
I used to think sesame oil was for cooking — until I met Doctor Kulreet Chaudhary, the Maharishi Ayurveda expert...
2025 September 17
5 min
Hangry, Overheated & Irritable? 7 Ways to Cool Your Pitta
Feeling the heat this summer? When the Northern Hemisphere tips toward the fiery sun, you may start noticing signs of...
2025 September 17
1 min
Black Pepper in Ayurveda
Black pepper is considered an important healing spice in Ayurveda. Along with long pepper and ginger, it forms the herbal preparation...
2025 September 17
2 min
Health Benefits of Freshly-Made Yogurt
Freshly-made yogurt is filled with countless numbers of beneficial bacteria that help digestion and kill harmful viruses. The key here is...
2025 September 17
2 min
Nutmeg: A Soothing Spice for Sleep
Spices play an important role in Ayurvedic cooking. Not only do they add flavor to meals, but their unique properties...
2025 September 17
15 min
Ayurvedic Foods for Occasional Bloating & Gas: What to Eat for Digestive Comfort
Got gas? It happens to everyone now and then. One minute, you’re feeling fine and the next, your belly feels...
2025 September 16
2 min
Cumin: Ayurvedic Benefits and Uses
Cumin is popular in Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines. According to Ayurveda, it is balancing for all three doshas. It...
2025 September 16
2 min
Fennel: A Cooling Digestive Spice
In Ayurveda, spices are found in nearly every dish because they can be used to help balance the doshas, aid...
2025 September 16
2 min
Cardamom: Ayurveda’s Tridoshic Digestive Spice
Cardamom—the sweet, pungent spice with an exotic aroma—is used extensively throughout India and the Middle East. Cardamom is a warming...
2025 September 16
2 min
Rose Petals: Ayurvedic Benefits & Uses
Roses are more than just a sweet-smelling flower in Ayurveda. Celebrated for their balancing influence on the heart, mind, and...
2025 September 15
6 min
Maharishi Aromatherapy: Four Ways to Use Essential Oils for Balance
As the weather begins to cool and the days become drier, our physiology can become more susceptible to Vata imbalance....
2025 September 15
3 min
Inside Out: Healthy Spring Beginnings
Hello, spring! It's time to clean out the cobwebs — in your body. You know, the build-up from holiday eating,...
2025 September 15
6 min
Eating the Ayurvedic Way: 7 Tips for Good Digestion
Do you experience digestion issues from time to time : occasional gas, bloating, occasional constipation or fatigue after eating? A...
2025 September 15
7 min
Ayurvedic Time and Balanced Sleep
There was no siren nor light nor gentle nudge that woke me up. Nothing external interrupted me and yet, suddenly,...
2025 September 15
4 min
You are What You Eat
You've heard the saying, "you are what you eat," but "you are what you digest" is more accurate. It's a...
2025 September 15
5 min
Why Happiness Starts in the Stomach
In the 2004 documentary Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock decided to eat a steady diet of fast food for 30...
2025 September 15
4 min
Worry Free
Every year, I see approximately 200 patients and recommend Ayurvedic purification therapies called Panchakarma. I also see about 3,000 patients...
2025 September 15
6 min
The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 1
Yoga in America has grown exponentially over the last several decades. As popularity continues to increase, many practitioners have started...
2025 September 15
4 min
The Magic of Rose: Not all Triphala is Equal The Organic Digest Tone Difference
I was first introduced to Organic Digest Tone (Triphala Rose) by Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary. Her recommendation was given to me...
2025 September 11
2 min
Fenugreek: An Ayurvedic Super Spice for Digestion & More
Spices may be small, but they are mighty! In Ayurveda, spices are more than flavor agents—they’re used widely to address...
2025 September 11
9 min
Ayurvedic Detox: Internal Cleansing 101
Sluggish digestion? Skin looking lackluster? Feeling bloated, dull, and lethargic? These are all signs it might be time to do...
2025 September 11
7 min
Panchakarma
The ultimate goal of Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of natural wellness, is to help you find balance—in mind, body, and...
2025 August 22
10 min
Ayurveda on the Road Grounding Vata When You’re on the Move
Travel stimulates new ideas, creativity, and personal growth. A change of routine and surroundings brings a sense of freshness to...
2025 August 22
8 min
Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Kapha
According to Ayurvedic wisdom, our body and its functions are governed by a unique blend of the three doshas, or...
2025 August 01
7 min
Stress-Free Holiday Travel Tips
Long delays and canceled flights… traffic jams… inclement weather… crowds… wrangling little ones…. All these factors and more can make...
2025 August 01
4 min
Seven Ways to Balance Vata, Part 1
According to ayurveda, from October - February the Vata dosha reigns. If you are Vata-predominant, you may notice imbalances in...
2025 August 01
5 min
Pitta’s Plight & Vata’s Dream
The summer season of Pitta heats us during the longest and warmest days of the year: July - October. Pitta dosha,...
2025 August 01
3 min
Inside Out: Healthy Spring Beginnings
Hello, spring! It's time to clean out the cobwebs — in your body. You know, the build-up from holiday eating,...
2025 August 01
9 min
Four Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Grounded
The concept that we are a continuation of everything around us — ever-present consciousness underlying all creation — lies at...
2025 August 01
9 min
Five "Healthy" Habits That May Actually Be Harming You
Dating back thousands of years, ayurveda is an ancient and complete healthcare system, aimed at whole body and mind...
2025 August 01
9 min
Ayurvedic Herbs and Tips for Menopause
In many cultures, menopause is looked upon as a time of greater freedom and happiness. While western attitudes are changing,...
2025 August 01
6 min
Dosha Balance: Pitta
The Pitta dosha governs metabolism and all things heat-related — it is the dosha of transformation. Think flow and fire!...
2025 August 01
12 min
Vata Balance in Ayurveda: Understanding Its Role in Mind, Body, and Daily Well-Being
In Ayurveda, Vata dosha is the principle of movement. It governs breathing, circulation, communication between the body and mind, and...
2025 July 30
9 min
Earth Day and Beyond: How I Stay Grounded with Ayurveda
I always wanted to be one of those “morning people.” You know, the kind that wakes up easy as pie,...
2025 July 30
3 min
Ayurveda Herbal Formulas: "The Power of Synergy"
In many supermarkets one will see a variety of products based on partial or fragmented knowledge: e.g., the newest wonder...
2025 July 28
3 min
Ayurvedic Beauty Secrets — Inside Out Beauty Fitness
Before there was yoga, there was ayurveda, the “science of life.” This complete healthcare system strives to restore and maintain...
2025 July 28
9 min
De-stress During Seasonal Chaos
With looming to-do lists, invite lists, gift lists, wish lists, and grocery lists, the most wonderful time of the year...
2025 July 28
5 min
Ayurvedic Essentials Reasons to Practice Tongue Scraping
Tongue scraping, or Jihwa Prakshalana, has long been an important part of the recommended Ayurvedic daily routine. Have you ever...
2025 July 28
7 min
Ayurveda on the Road: Pacifying Pitta
According to Ayurveda, summer is considered Pitta season. Wherever you choose to enjoy summer, because of the heat you want...
2025 June 16
6 min
Frequently Asked Questions on How to Make the Most of Maharishi Ayurveda Supplements
Over the years we've received hundreds of questions about how to take MAPI herbal supplements for the most effective results....
2025 May 26
10 min
Is Tea Healthy? An Ayurvedic Perspective on Tea, Caffeine, and Mindful Tea Drinking
Generally speaking, Ayurveda recommends caffeine-free, herb-and-spice blends (or tisanes) rather than high-caffeine teas, which can leave you feeling jittery and scattered....
2025 May 26
6 min
Hold on to Your Hair: Ask the Expert with Vaidya Manohar
Q: What causes hair loss or balding? Vaidya Manohar: One of the most worrying problems for any adult is hair...
2025 May 26
15 min
Ayurvedic Detox: A Gentle Guide to Internal Cleansing and Everyday Wellness
Sluggish digestion? Skin looking lackluster? Feeling bloated, dull, and lethargic? These are all signs it might be time to do...
