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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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How to Practice Marichyasana: Pose Tips and Deeper Meaning

Step onto your mat and into a story as ancient as creation itself with Marichyasana, where each twist and fold invites you to explore the delicate balance of light and shadow within. Unravel the tale of Marichi, a sage born from the mind of Brahma, and discover how this profound asana can illuminate your practice and your path to inner wisdom.

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Janu Sirsasana Pose Guide: Benefits, Alignment and Tips

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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The 7 Dhatus in Ayurveda: Know Your Body’s Building Blocks

Embark on a journey through Ayurveda and explore the dhatus, essential tissue layers that play a pivotal role in maintaining our health and vitality. From rasa, the blood plasma, to shukra, the reproductive tissue, understanding and nurturing each dhatu with specific foods, activities, and herbs can pave the way toward comprehensive well-being and robust immunity, grounding us in a holistic approach to our physical existence.

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