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Hydration for Yoga: How Much Water You Really Lose and How to Replace It — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Hydration for Yoga: How Much Water You Really Lose and How to Replace It

A lot of people start yoga and don't think much about water. They bring a mat, maybe a towel, and that's about it. Understanding hydration a...

Shad Klyn BurerosJuly 3, 20265 min read
Yoga and Weight: An Honest Look at What It Can Do — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Yoga and Weight: An Honest Look at What It Can Do

You've probably wondered — maybe mid-Warrior II, maybe scrolling at midnight — whether yoga can actually help with your weight. It's a fair...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20267 min read
How Yogis Don’t Get Cranky: Ayurvedic Solutions for PMS
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness How Yogis Don’t Get Cranky: Ayurvedic Solutions for PMS

You know the feeling — a few days before your period, your patience evaporates, your lower back aches, and even your favorite playlist is su...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20267 min read
Gentle Yoga Poses That Help Relieve Constipation
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Gentle Yoga Poses That Help Relieve Constipation

You know that heavy, uncomfortable feeling when things just won't move? It's distracting, draining, and surprisingly common. The good news:...

Aarti DeshpandeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Eating Before Yoga: What to Eat, When, and How Much — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Eating Before Yoga: What to Eat, When, and How Much

A lot of people aren't sure what to eat before a yoga session, or whether to eat anything at all. The timing and the amount both matter. Thi...

Aarti DeshpandeApril 2, 20265 min read
Eating Slowly and Mindfully: What the Evidence Shows and How to Begin — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Eating Slowly and Mindfully: What the Evidence Shows and How to Begin

A lot of people finish a meal and still feel like they want more food, even when they have eaten enough. This is a common problem. Eating sl...

Aarti DeshpandeApril 2, 20269 min read
Mindful Grocery Shopping: Spend Less, Eat Better, Waste Nothing — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Mindful Grocery Shopping: Spend Less, Eat Better, Waste Nothing

A lot of people walk into a grocery store without a plan and end up buying things they don't need. Mindful grocery shopping is a simple way...

Aarti DeshpandeMarch 31, 20265 min read
The Three Doshas: What Ayurveda Says About Your Body Type — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness The Three Doshas: What Ayurveda Says About Your Body Type

A lot of people are hearing about Ayurveda and the doshas for the first time and aren't sure where to start. This article explains what the...

Aarti DeshpandeMarch 28, 20265 min read
The Calm Kitchen: How to Make Cooking Feel Less Like a Chore — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness The Calm Kitchen: How to Make Cooking Feel Less Like a Chore

A lot of people find cooking stressful, especially after a long day. The kitchen can feel messy and rushed. Creating a calm kitchen routine...

Aarti DeshpandeMarch 27, 20264 min read
Mindful Eating: A Gentle Introduction to Eating With More Awareness — pillar item
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Mindful Eating: A Gentle Introduction to Eating With More Awareness

A lot of people eat quickly, without really paying attention to the food in front of them. Mindful eating is a way to change that habit, slo...

Aarti DeshpandeMarch 26, 20265 min read