Embracing Spring Renewal: A Journey through Kapha Season
by Sylvana Janssen As the world awakens from the slumber of winter, nature begins to burst with new life and energy. In Ayurveda, this time of year corresponds to Kapha season. This...
Simple Digestive to Give Your Agni a Boost
by Sylvana Janssen The transition to Autumn has just started and with it the start of Vata season. During this time, your agni, a.k.a your digestive fire, tends to slow down...
How to Improve Digestion with 7 Easy tips
by Sylvana Janssen Ayurveda stems from the premise of prevention rather than treating and so the starting point of a healthy life in Ayurvedic science is what you eat and how you digest...
The Answer to Your Biggest Question: What is Ayurveda?
by Sylvana Janssen It has become increasingly popular in the past years however, for many, the question remains: What is Ayurveda? Simply put in its pure definition, Ayurveda is...
Discover Lassi – The Original Milkshake
by Sylvana Janssen Traditional to the northern part of the south of Asia, this cooling, nutritious, and versatile drink is hailed as the 3000-year-old predecessor of the millennial milkshake...
Travel Tips: Simple Ways To Keep The Doshas Balanced
by Sylvana Janssen The season has come when we are more mobile, we have a couple of destinations down on the bucket list or even have tickets booked to...
How to Keep Cool for the Summer
by Sylvana Janssen Everyone’s favourite season is back in full force and it’s bound to be a hot one. In recent years, heatwaves have almost become the norm so...
Lose Weight with Ayurveda: A Simplified Approach
by Sylvana Jannsen For centuries, Ayurveda has been one of the most revered and impactful practices in the world of holistic medicine. Its natural approach to wellness emphasizes the...
Burnout: Friend or Foe?
by Sylvana Janssen I have been wanting to write this piece for a while now. I thought I would find it difficult to relive those dark moments in my...
The Gut-Brain Connection: The Surprising Link Between Emotional Well-being and Gut Health
by Sylvana Janssen Gut instincts are often shrugged off as primitive, unenlightened judgments rooted in our caveman ancestors. However, recent studies suggest that the gut may have a more...
Ayurveda’s Founding Principle: The Doshas in the Spotlight
by Sylvana Janssen In the world of Ayurveda, everything that you encounter in nature is made up of 5 elements: ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements are...
How to Determine Your Hair Type: A Step-by-Step Guide
We often describe our hair using terms like dry, oily, curly, or fine. But did you know that your hair type is more than just its texture? It’s a reflection of your unique inner balance, your dosha, your lifestyle, your diet, and your stress levels.