We often think of calm as that rare moment when everything is finally done — the house is quiet, the list is complete, and we can breathe again. But calm isn’t only found in those pauses. In Yoga and Ayurveda, calm is a way of being that develops through rhythm, resilience, and awareness — a steadiness that stays with us even when life feels full.

As autumn’s winds pick up and the air turns dry, your yoga practice can become your anchor. Discover how to adapt your routine with grounding poses, slower vinyasa, mindful drishti, and breathwork to balance Vata and stay centred, steady, and warm through the season.

Stress is part of life — but suffering doesn’t have to be.
In this post, we explore Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra 2.16 — “Future suffering can be avoided.”
You’ll learn how awareness, gentle redirection of thought, and steady practice (abhyāsa) can prevent stress before it takes hold.
It’s not about forced positivity — it’s about retraining the mind to move toward calm, one breath and one choice at a time.

Autumn naturally invites us to slow down. These 3 restorative yoga poses will help you release stress, reset your nervous system, and find deep rest — all with simple props you already have at home.

Autumn is beautiful — crisp air, colourful leaves, cosy nights — but it can also stir imbalance. Bloating, dry skin, restless sleep, and scattered energy are signs of stress from the seasonal shift. An Ayurvedic autumn cleanse clears summer heat, calms Vata, and nourishes you for winter.

Autumn is Vata season — light, dry, and mobile. Eating seasonally with grounding tastes like sweet, sour, and salty supports circadian balance, calms the nervous system, and nourishes gut bacteria, helping you feel less stressed and more resilient.

Autumn can leave you feeling scattered and unfocused. Ayurveda explains why this shift happens and offers simple ways to feel centred, calm, and steady again.

Stay cool and balanced this summer with Ayurveda. Discover the best foods, spices, skin remedies, and yoga practices to beat the heat naturally.

Feeling stretched too thin? Discover how yoga’s teachings on steady effort and letting go can help you find calm, clarity, and true balance.

Are you simply exhausted or edging into burnout? Discover how to tell the difference — and how Ayurveda’s gentle wisdom can guide you back to balance, step by step.

Discover how simple hand gestures, or mudras, can ground your mind and calm stress — no yoga mat needed. A warm, insightful talk with Swami Saradananda.

What are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — and why are they still so relevant today?
This post explores the meaning and purpose of the Sutras, and how their timeless wisdom helps us find clarity, calm, and consistency in modern life.