Do you feel exhausted, irritable, or experience cramps before or during your period? During our cycle, the body goes through lots of changes; its purpose is to eliminate toxins and prepare the body for conception. Implementing these Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle tips will support the purification process and nourish the body, which can make your period smoother. Warm liquidy foods Your digestive fire is weaker during this time. Ayurveda suggests Including foods that are easy to digest, such as warm, mushy foods with a smooth texture such as soup, vegetable puree or kichadi. Avoid raw or cold food, i.e. salads. Spices Use the following spice mix when you cook to help unclog the microcirculatory channels and balance your cycle. Mix...
Sometimes when things don't work out as we would have liked, we feel stuck and often ask ourselves why me? What did I do wrong? I don't deserve this, do I? We fail to realise that these 'thoughts' create fear, insecurities, and other negative feelings that stop us from living and experiencing life to the fullest. They make us lose faith in the universe's miraculous energy, which in reality only has the BEST INTENTION for us, (regardless of how awful a situation may seem at that time). All we have to do is be aware, listen to the signs and most importantly, trust the universe's flow. When we start believing in its power, we naturally learn to give...
Whether your next vacation will be spent strolling along cobbled streets in Rome or relaxing on a beautiful sun-bleached beach in the Maldives, chances are travel will be on your agenda. But, as any frequent flyer knows, the notoriously dry air in an aeroplane cabin can take a toll on the organs, including the skin, leaving it dehydrated, dull and puffy. Drinking water and avoiding diuretics, such as tea, coffee, and alcohol, will help the skin stay hydrated. But due to the extremely low humidity-less than 20%, when normal levels are usually above 40% - your complexion may need an extra boost to stay ultra-hydrated and nourished. Here are a couple of tips that will help take care of...
Akar skin has been featured in Vogue and Elle and is a favourite of the gorgeous fashion model Sian Garnett. Kate, the young founder of the unique Tibetan inspired skin care line, shares her personal journey, philosophy on beauty and her skin care essentials with us. On Akar Skin I dived into wellness and started Akar after a sudden health incident that made me more aware of what I was putting on my skin. My goal for Akar is to become the go-to brand for people seeking clean and effective beauty, as well as a source of positive inspiration and knowledge for wellness seekers. I envisioned Akar as trustworthy and wise while caring as a brand; just like a friend...
Yogis, very often have a distinctive glow, bright eyes and a gravitating aura. They also often look a lot younger than their chronological age. So, what’s their secret? I began my research; I started reading up (I've probably read just under 100 in-depth books on the correlation between yoga, beauty, and Ayurveda), I attended yoga festivals and even started hanging with Yogis. It all started coming together; it was a lot deeper than what I imagined it to be. At the annual Evolution Yoga Conference in Hong Kong, I had the opportunity to meet and interview an array of renowned yogis: Dario Calvaruso, a senior teacher at Pure Yoga, who has yoga retreats in exotic locations around the world eg....
