The Seasonal Living Blog

Our blog offers insights on seasonal living with Yoga & Ayurveda. Find out which foods and spices to incorporate each season, how to adjust your Yoga routines, and ways to decrease stress by living in tune with nature's cycles.

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Janu Sirsasana: A Step-by-Step Guide

Join me in uncovering the subtleties of Janu Sirsasana, where I break down the technique, share adaptations for different skill levels, and reveal the transformative health benefits as detailed in 'Yoga Makaranda' and by B.K.S. Iyengar. Embrace this journey with Janu Sirsasana, where each practice brings you closer to balance, health, and inner peace.

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Utkatasana โ€“ Improve Focus and Stamina with Chair Pose

Utkatasana, also known as the chair pose, embodies power and resilience, challenging our physical and mental strength. Through this pose, we can tap into the stories of shouldering others' responsibilities and embracing the confidence derived from being entrusted with important tasks.

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Barley Soup with Spring Greens

This Barley Soup with Spring Greens is the perfect dish for the lean spring season, using ingredients that balance the heavy, slow, and sticky qualities of this time. With the addition of nourishing pearl barley, detoxifying leafy greens, and digestive spices like cumin and ginger, this soup is both delicious and beneficial for our health.

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The 6 Tastes of Ayurveda

Tastes play an important role in Ayurveda. Tastes enable us to balance the qualities of the days and the seasons. Ayurveda distinguishes between 6 different tastes sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. Keep reading to learn how you can apply them into your life to stay healthy and strong.

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