Vata, pitta and kapha are the three doshas of the body. Doshas are the principles of nature or forces that manifest from non-material energy, laced with the intentions of consciousness. They apply to everything on the planet and in the…
Client testimonial: “Your support and care truly mean the world to me”
A recent client writes: “Thank you so much, Heather. Your support and care truly mean the world to me. I believe with all of my mind and heart that you are the most significant part of why I’m getting better.…
healing is not a linear process
Healing may in some cases be a long arduous process, but our practitioners are here to guide you every step of the way. And there is no other deeper and more complete route to healing than in learning what best…
interview with Heather Baines for Kottakal Ayurveda
Traditional Ayurveda medicines supplied by Kottakkal Ayurveda, trusted by the most highly trained BAMS and DAyu practitioners in the US. Kottakkal featured an interview with our very own Heather Baines, Ayurved Bhishakgwara, RAAP Introducing Heather Baines, founder of Roots of Wellness…
feminine care products we <3 [video]
Cuz sometimes you just need a laugh and #newsflash who needs that stuff in your hoo-hah? #ComeClean
Ayurveda is above all else
#Ayurveda is above all else the art of using the blessings of nature and spirit to restore balance of body and mind… It is filled with aesthetic beauty, pleasing to all the senses. -David Crow, In Search of the Medicine…
a woman’s menstrual cycle is a vital sign
Women. Your #menstrual cycle is a #vital sign! When considered this way, we begin to appreciate our cycle for its role in our overall health, vitality, and power. Bloodletting is one of the 5 actions of purification in the Ayurvedic…
planting for healing
We sip Tulsi tea for its powerful adaptogenic and immune stimulating properties, as well as for its ability to uplift and focus the mind. There are many more benefits to growing Tulsi Occimum Sanctum in the garden and in pots throughout the…
Ayurveda is for everyone
With the technology we have available to us, there is no excuse why every person shouldn’t have access to the wisdom of self care, self healing, and individualized plant medicine. Make informed health care choices. Step up personal responsibility for…
simply put
Simply put Ayurveda is the fulfillment and nourishment of rasa, the feeling associated with the sweet nectar of divinity. "Ayurveda is nothing if not the fulfillment and nourishment of rasa, the feeling associated with sweet nectar of divinity." @yoginiHeatherB —…