When we think about healthy eating, we tend to focus on individual foods. Is it nutritious? Is it fresh? Does it contain enough protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals? Ayurveda considers the qualities o...

Beyond the Doshas: A Foundations-First Approach to Ayurveda

One of the things I love most about Ayurveda is that it gives us many different lenses through which to understand a person. We have the do...

There can be a tendency to think that living a more “yogic” life requires us to somehow step outside of ordinary life. That perhaps if we had more time, more space, a quieter home, fewer responsibilit...

When people think about yoga teacher training, they often imagine classes, manuals, and assessments. And yes, those things are part of it. 

But the real transformation happens in the in-between momen...

Another week of getting to know the doshas! This week we’re diving into Pitta dosha, the fiery, transformative force that governs metabolism, digestion, intelligence, and discernment. 

Pitta is compo...

The best way to learn about the doshas is to understand them from a material energy point of view. While it’s fun to try and learn about them from a ‘type’ perspective, often this negates a true under...

As yoga-asana teachers, our aim isn’t just to guide people into making shapes with their body. A significant part of our goal as a teacher is to guide students into awareness. 

In asana practice, mov...

Top Skills Every Successful Yoga Teacher and Wellness Coach Needs 

Becoming a successful yoga teacher or wellness coach goes far beyond knowing how to guide a great class or create the perfect plan. ...

Did you know that Ayurvedic training is one of the most valuable and relevant forms of health and wellness education available today? In a time where burnout, chronic stress, and lifestyle-related imb...

In Ayurveda, many of us start by learning about Prakruti, our innate constitution, and Vikriti, the current state of our doshas, often described simply as “what’s out of balance right now.” While that...

The Deeper Meaning of Prakruti
Understanding Your Constitutional Nature 

When most people discover Ayurveda, they often begin by learning about the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and how these energi...

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life and wellness, can seem overwhelming when you first encounter it - especially when it comes to understanding and applying the doshas. But at its heart, Ayurveda is...