By Richard A. Masla, Ayurvedic Practitioner Ayurvedic Practitioner Are you one of those people who suddenly come down with a cold and cough when winter changes to spring? I will share some information from the ancient teachings of the Ayurveda that will help you to support and nurture yourself during seasonal changes and other times when the body may become stressed. The Ayurveda says that most diseases are born during the changing of the seasons. Although very subtle, the

By Richard A. Masla, Ayurvedic Practitioner Ayurvedic Practitioner 'Ayur' means life and 'Veda' means knowledge. Ayurveda is the science of life. If there was a life handbook given at birth guiding us to a healthy and happy life, included would be several chapters on the science of Ayurveda. This ancient healing system has its historical base in the pre-Aryan civilization of India dating back over 5000 years. Ayurveda is the science of living in harmony with the forces of

By Richard A. Masla, Ayurvedic Practitioner Ayurvedic Practitioner In the Bhagavad Gita, a classic text on yoga, Sri Krishna compares the peaceful mind to a calm lake which has very few ripples or waves. Although there may be many rivers and streams running into it, the lake remains undisturbed. In this analogy, the rivers and streams can be compared to the constant flow of desires that arise in our thoughts. Like the lake, when the mind is at rest and satisfied the individu

By Richard A. Masla, Ayurvedic Practitioner Ayurvedic Practitioner Ayurvedic therapy is a truly holistic approach to achieving and maintaining wellness based on thousands of years of scientific study. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old healing tradition from India that teaches us how to enrich our lives by staying in harmony with nature. Here is a very brief introduction into Ayurvedic theory. All matter (including the body) is composed of 5 elements which are the building

By Richard A. Masla, Ayurvedic Practitioner Ayurvedic Practitioner Triphala has recently received great popularity around the world, but in India is has been renowned for thousands of years. Triphala is believed by most people to be a simple Ayurvedic remedy for constipation. In fact, Triphala is a Rasayana or a rejuvenator. Rasayanas affect the body in a general way tonifying and supporting good health, they promote vitality and longevity. • Balances Elimination • Clea

Throughout the ages prominent personalities and philosophers have always encouraged acts of charity for a healthy society. By doing acts of charity we feed our inner qualities of joy, love, compassion, kindness, and generosity. If we give to others in a sincere mood of service, for the highest welfare of humanity, we nourish all the goodness within us and we feel alive as our higher self has an opportunity to be expressed. Both historically and culturally speaking, metho

There is a universal wheel of reciprocation that has been made to turn; this is the wheel of giving and receiving. And by consciously participating in this cycle our life becomes filled with value and meaning. How do you fit in this wheel of giving and receiving? If you feel out of balance in any aspects of your life, physically, emotionally, spiritually, in your relationships or personal wellbeing, your platform from which you are giving may be weak. Are you or one of y

As the New Year rolls around most people take a moment to refresh their lives by making resolutions that could bring a new and improved sense of self." This year why not resolve to be happy? If you take a closer look at what we are hoping to achieve by any of our new year resolutions, often it is to feel happier and have a more fulfilling life. Certainly, this is a worthy outcome. But before you set forth on your new plan to experience deeper levels of fulfillment, consider a