When written in Chinese the word “crisis” is composed of two Characters – one represents danger and the other represents opportunity.

John F. Kennedy

The first is the Paladin Law Group® LLP. What is a Paladin? It is a heroic champion and a strong supporter or defender of a cause. Bret Stone, Ed Quevedo, and Sarah Isabel Parriott are keeping the promise of their brand in the work they are doing with DoshaCare.

Earlier this year we embarked upon a process to make DoshaCare one of the first personal care product companies to build not just a social and environmentally responsible brand, but to take it a step further and build a complete supply chain from cradle to grave that operates under a sustainable management system (SMS). Together with Paladin Law Group we are making great progress. We are so committed to this process that we are moving to put sustainablity in our brand name: Daily, Organic, Sustainable, Healthy, Ayurvedic Care.

To learn more about Paladin Law Group go to www.paladinlaw.com.
To learn more about SMS and why it is important to our future, go to http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/research/2009_sustainability_initiatives_report.
To learn more about DoshaCare’s our work in this area, visit our blog and website in the future as we make our progress public.

For now, have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Visit our Facebook and Twitter accounts for a special holiday offering.
Remember that we continuously interacting with, digesting and recycling the elements of nature as we move through out the world.
Move this season with grace and gratitude.

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Customized Ayurvedic Skin Consultations, Hand Massages and a free gift with purchase!

Hope to see you there!

~Ayurvedic Proverb

Today is the last day everyone! The  International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference, Las Vegas is well under the way and we would love for you to come visit our booth!

Don’t forget to mention that you heard about us through our blog and receive a free gift!

Hope to see you there!

Relax. Rejuvenate. Renew…

Entering its 19th year, International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference, Las Vegas is the largest spa conference and exposition in the nation. It is the perfect venue to network and relax with peers, renew your passion and rejuvenate! Who wouldn’t want that type of environment?! Its like one super spa and guess who will be there-DoshaCare!

Experience our DoshaCare booth at the conference, mention that you heard about us through our Blog, and receive a FREE gift! Now how’s that for a spa-tabulous time?!

Hope to see you there!

How does meditation lead to healthier, more radiant skin?

Now that the holidays are behind us, we can all take a deep, cleansing breath and begin the New Year with a new commitment – to make meditation part of our skincare ritual.  Meditation is truly one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.  It restores the body, cleanses the mind, feeds the spirit and, yes, even makes for healthier skin.

Meditation is simply a time for quiet reflection and relaxation, allowing your body a chance to rest and recharge.  If you commit to making meditation a regular part of your day and, by extension, your life, you will experience profound changes – inside and out.

Rest and deep relaxation is the best and most efficient mechanism for strengthening our immune system.  Remember that our immune system is a powerful natural pharmacy, supplying our bodies with vital vitamins and nutrients.  This, in turn, translates into visibly healthier skin, not to mention higher energy levels, greater mental clarity and a state of overall wellbeing.  When we talk about authentic beauty at DoshaCare, we mean taking a holistic approach to beauty — caring for ourselves on the inside as well as the outside.  Meditation is one of the most effective ways we can sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Incorporate five to thirty minutes twice a day every day for the next 30 days.  No expectations.  No judgement.  No distractions.  This can, and should, be a very simple process.  No need for fanfare or elaborate ceremony.  Just find a quiet place where you feel safe and allow yourself to relax.  Admittedly, this may be easier for some than for others.  If you’re new at this, start with shorter time intervals and work your way up.   If done consistently, even short periods of relaxation can make a profound difference.

As you begin to quiet your body and mind, stay focused on one point of reference – for example, your pattern of breathing or, perhaps, the temperature of the room, anything as long as you give it your undivided attention.  If you find random thoughts or sensations are distracting you, gently and effortlessly bring your attention back to your focal point. Again, do not judge yourself.  Over time, you will develop the capacity to reach a deeper, restful state sooner, and for a longer period of time.

Remember, there is no right or wrong way to meditate.  Your mind and body will dictate what it needs.  Your experience may be different each time, depending on how you’re feeling that day or what’s happening in your life.  You might find one of several things could result:  you may fall asleep, which is a sign your body needed that period of rest; your brain may have a hard time shutting down, which is its way of downloading (you may sleep better that night because of this); or your body may easily slip into a restful, peaceful semi-conscious state.

After all the holiday shopping, bargain hunting and gift exchanging, remember that meditation is truly one of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves.