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Through eating seasonally, incorporating certain spices to balance, and eating for your specific prakruti(true nature) as well as vikruti(current imbalance) your food can be used as your medicine. (at Santa Cruz Ayurveda)

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Super Soul Sunday ☀️ Forest hike followed by sunshine, sauna and soaks. #lushlyfe #aintlifegrand

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Ritual ✨☕️✨

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"As we embrace our passions and delve into the mystery of life, we unite with the majestic complexity of nature; and if we follow the signs, this can help us understand who we really are." ~Sebastian Pole, Discovering the True you with #Ayurveda

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#GINGER This is one of the best remedies out there for colds because it combats the kapha and vata qualities out of balance. There are many different variations of ginger teas that you can make but below are a few recipes to give you an idea. We suggest using fresh herbs such as ginger root, turmeric root, & cinnamon sticks if these are available to you. If not the powdered versions will do, they just do not contain as many of the oils and potency as the fresh. Ginger Tea Recipes: Version1: 1 part ginger. 1 part cinnamon. 2 parts lemongrass. Version 2: 2 parts ginger. 3 parts cinnamon A pinch of cardamom or 1 cardamom pod. Version 3: 2 parts ginger. 1 part turmeric. 1 bud of clove. Finely chop the ginger(or turmeric) and let steep with the other herbs in covered simmering water for 10-20 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm. Add a bit of honey if you like. Wishing you health and happiness, Santa Cruz Ayurveda (at Santa Cruz Ayurveda)

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This time of year, colds are common amongst individuals. We have all had them: runny nose, cough, congestion, headache, drowsiness, and an achy body. In Ayurveda, colds are viewed as a kapha and vata disorder. Kapha due to the congestive qualities (cool & moist properties in excess) along with high vata, manifesting as a decreased appetite, chills and body aches.  If you feel the signs of a cold coming on there are a few key things to remember to do.  ~Rest. Slow down and give your body the time to heal and balance. We have less energy during these winter months. It is a time to go inward so honor this and give yourself the space to relax and restore.  ~Avoid Dairy Products: Dairy increases kapha, which manifests as mucous. If you are feeling congested then it is best to avoid all dairy so you don't add to this congestion. ~Sip Warm Water: This will help flush your system as well as keep you warm throughout the day.  ~Eucalyptus Steams: in a large pot boil water with either eucalyptus leaves or a few drops of eucalyptus oil once the water is steaming hot. Cover face with towel over pot. Breathe in the steam for several minutes. This should help clear up congestion.  ~Neti: Using a neti pot with salt water will help to flush out excess mucous from your nasal passages. Follow with breath of fire and alternate nostril breathing. ~Ginger! This is one of the best remedies out there for colds because it combats the kapha and vata qualities out of balance. There are many different variations of ginger teas that you can make but we suggest using fresh herbs such as ginger root, turmeric root, & cinnamon sticks if these are available to you. If not the powdered versions will do, they just do not contain as many of the oils and potency as the fresh.  If you have been experiencing frequent colds or colds that you can't seem to fully kick, there may be a larger imbalance at play. In this case we would recommend scheduling an appointment with us at Santa Cruz Ayurveda so that you can get to the root of this imbalance through more personalized information, diet recommendations and herbal formulas. 💛 (at Santa Cruz Ayurveda)

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Current Mood :: juggling and tending to all the animals ✨ Today was full of cats, dogs, hawks, and cows...thinking I may just run away & start a farm. 🐮🐣🐴🐖🦃🐓 Beautiful artwork by @foundfables 💛

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Coffee, Work & Studies with @typsiegypsy 📚✨☕️ #hustle #productivity #getshitdone (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Mercury stations direct tomorrow! Hallelujah! 🙌🏽 I can feel communications shifting already. Having those conversations, returning calls, coming out of the cave. Till next time Mercury...its been real ✌🏾️ #mercuryretrograde

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Morning Medicine...awoken by calls of the Hawk. The shrillness of the Hawk's call pierces the state of unawareness.. You are only as powerful as your capacity to perceive, receive, and use your abilities. ~Jamie Sam's & David Carson, Medicine Cards. Artwork by @isabel_mariposa_galactica #messages #morningmedicine #ladyhawk (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Friday Night Bath Bliss ✨🛀🏽💦 Oil, soak, repeat. #bathtime #tubgoals #fullmoon #soaks

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🌕 Woman Crush Wednesday 🌕 Celebrating my grandmas birthday today & praising all the other fierce mamas and grand mamas out there. #bowingdown #wombman #wcw (at Groznjan)

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We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. Through healthy living and balanced lifestyle we create clarity of mind, body and spirit. May we all find this balance and realize the interconnected reality of all people, animals, plants, matter and more. We are truly one. Artwork by @serpentfire #mlk #peaceonearth #weareone

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Getting ready for the eve like 🌩 Calling all witches and warlocks to the @mezzaninesf for @dimondsaints ✨💎✨ #SF #mezzaninesf #DimondSaints #witchinghour Original image from @light_witch Edit by muah

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Hot tubbing in the rain got me like 🙌🏽💦✨

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~Roasted Carrots~ Vata Balancing •1 Shallot, finely grated •2 cloves garlic, finely grated •3T olive oil •Freshly ground pepper, salt to taste •2 t yellow curry powder •1 lb. small, scrubbed carrots with tops trimmed Preheat oven to 425. Mix grated shallot, 1 grated garlic clove, curry powder, and 2T of oil in a bowl until smooth; season with salt & pepper. Coat carrots with this & roast on a baking sheet until tender, 25-30 minutes depending on size of carrots. (at Santa Cruz Ayurveda)

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The wolf & I 🌙 #goodmorning #mahina #moon #swoon #snuglyfe