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Ayurveda 101: A Beginner’s Cheat Sheet to the Elements, Doshas, and Daily Rhythms
At its heart, Ayurveda is simple. It teaches us to observe the natural world — the elements, the cycles, the rhythms — and apply those same principles to how we eat, rest, move, and care for ourselves.
Rachel Canale
Sep 203 min read
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The Science of Sleep: The Best Time for Lights Out According to Ayurveda (Honoring the Pitta Window)
Introduction Ayurveda, the ancient system of holistic health from India, divides the 24-hour day into cycles ruled by the three doshas:...

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Sep 93 min read
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Take Home Lessons from my Ayurvedic Retreat
Sometimes, life moves so fast you don’t even realize you’re running on empty—until your body and mind start sending little SOS signals....

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Aug 103 min read
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Ayurvedic Foot Massage for Summer: Cool, Ground, and Restore
Why Foot Massage Matters in Summer We ask a lot of our feet—especially in summer when we’re moving more, barefoot more, and exposed to...

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Jul 53 min read
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Cooling Cilantro-Mint Coconut Chutney (Ayurvedic Summer Recipe)
Looking for an Ayurvedic recipe for summer  that is quick, cooling, and supports your digestion? This cilantro-mint coconut chutney  is a...

rsunmoves
Jul 52 min read
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What Is Ayurveda—And Why It Matters to How You Move
A quick intro to Ayurveda and how it helps your workouts
Rachel Canale
Jun 83 min read
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Move with the Season: Tips from Ayurveda for your summer workout
Summer invites us to move differently—not harder, just smarter. When the days are longer and hotter, our bodies crave a shift in rhythm....
Rachel Canale
Jun 13 min read
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Movement & Mindfulness for Parkinson’s: A Natural Approach That Works
Integrating practices like Pilates, yoga, mindfulness, and Ayurveda (into Parkinson's treatment) offers a comprehensive approach to managing symptoms and enhancing well-being.
Rachel Canale
Jun 12 min read
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Warm & Nourishing Fall Kitchari Recipe: Ayurvedic Comfort for the Season
The beauty of kitchari is its flexibility—you can tailor it to the season or your specific Ayurvedic needs.
Rachel Canale
Sep 18, 20244 min read
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Updating Your Pilates Routine for Fall: A Holistic Approach
Optimize your Pilates routine to adapt to the changes fall
Rachel Canale
Sep 11, 20245 min read
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72-hour Spring Cleanse
The unfolding of Spring is a beautiful thing. It starts with a few brave buds peeping out from the morning frost and then suddenly...

rsunmoves
May 9, 20224 min read
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Simple Dal Soup
For me, there's nothing much more satisfying than a bowl of this soup. I change up the spices and veggies depending on the season, and I...

rsunmoves
Feb 8, 20222 min read
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Winter Kitchari
Kitchari can be a sharp learning curve. Not in terms of multi tasking or steps-- everything stays well contained in one dish. But unless...

rsunmoves
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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Everyday Dahl
Indian food is one of those cuisines that totally intimidates people. I don't know if it's the spices or the unfamiliar types of legumes,...

rsunmoves
Apr 27, 20212 min read
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5 Takes on Ginger Tea
Ginger is a great go to for any season, but especially in spring. It's gently warming to help with digestion,, absorption and...

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Apr 27, 20211 min read
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3 Ayurvedic Spring Practices
(This article was originally published in Elephant Journal) Spring has always been the season of growth and renewal: a time when snow...

rsunmoves
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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Winter Practices to Keep Warm
I've always known I could never live in Florida because I like soup-- and everything else about winter--too much. I love nestling in for...

rsunmoves
Jan 17, 20212 min read
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5 Herbal Tea Recipes for Winter
Winter is Kapha season. Which means we need not just more warm to counter the cold, but also herbs to stop Kapha tendencies like...

rsunmoves
Jan 17, 20211 min read
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Relieve Morning Stiffness in 7 minutes with Dasha Chalana
Ever wake up stiff, not sure how to move without overdoing it? Ayurveda offers a morning reset that’s simple, ancient, and still totally...

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Jan 14, 20213 min read
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Ayurvedic Digestive Ginger Pickle
This simple ginger pickle is a time-tested Ayurvedic remedy to awaken digestion.
Rachel Canale
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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