Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old natural healing system originating in the ancient traditions of India.  Considered one of the leading forms of holistic medicine now available in the West, Ayurveda addresses all the factors that influence the quality of our lives, addressing the interlocking relationship between mind, body and spirit.

DoshaCare products are a Western translation of this Ayurvedic philosophy, combining the wisdom and inspiration of Eastern traditions with the best of Western science to inspire healthy lifestyle choices and promote a holistic approach to beauty and well-being.  In helping each of us re-discover our own perfection, DoshaCare users achieve authentic beauty that radiates from the inside out for inner peace, outer health and ageless living.  For more information on DoshaCare, please visit www.doshacare.com.

1. Work with what you have. Most of us don’t have an entire room we can dedicate to our yoga practice. I have a dedicated corner in a spare bedroom that I also use as an office. Your practice space doesn’t have to be anything fancy–all you need is enough room to stretch out in Downward-Facing Dog.

2. Set aside a dedicated space. While your space doesn’t have to be big or fancy, it does help to unroll your mat in the same spot every time. When you get into the habit, it’s hard not to walk past your yoga area without thinking about your practice. Even if you don’t immediately stop what you’re doing for some mat time, you might breathe deeper, relax your shoulders, and look forward to the next time you can practice.

3. Put something inspiring in your view. For some people this is an alter with a Buddha statue and pictures of your guru. I draw my inspiration from a bookcase full of my favorite books, magazines, pictures, and other trinkets that remind me of why I do this practice.

4. Clear the energy. It might sound a little woo-woo, but when something that stresses me out happens in my home practice space, I like to clear the energy my using my tingshas (Tibetan chimes). I know other people who use singing bowls or burn sage. You could accomplish the samething by simply sitting down to meditate on positive thoughts.

5. Leave your shoes at the door. I’m not a germophobe, so I’m not all that concerned about tracking germs from outside into my home. I still love the ritual of removing my shoes before I enter my practice space. It sets the tone for reverence and spirituality–which can be hard to do at home.

Saturday, June 19, 2010, our very own Patty will be speaking at Remedy Pharm’s Skin Care Fair! Come join us as we speak on Ayurveda, the philosophy towards skincare and authentic radiance!

As well as celebrity esthetician Aliesh D. Pierce will be offering complimentary mini DoshaCare facials from 10AM-3PM. This is something you do not want to miss!

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For more information please go to http://www.theremedypharm.com/ and www.doshacare.com

See you there!

The ancient Indian teachings of Ayurveda emphasize the importance of maintaining balance in one’s life and within oneself – balance among mind, body and spirit, balance in our relationships with others and balance in how we, literally and figuratively, ingest and digest the world around us.

I find myself gravitating to the same short sighted lifestyle habits as many I observe around the world. We know the basic truths about how to take care of ourselves and yet we reach for those things that give us comfort and safety because they are familiar and not necessary because they are healthy.
I grew up in a home that adhered to the basic western diet. Food was primarily brown and white (meat and potatoes) and predominantly sweet, sour and salty in taste. Green colored items on our plate were rare and viewed as undesirable (except artichokes and those we fought over.)

Through Ayurveda, I learned that my meals are more emotionally and physically satisfying if they contain the seven colors of the rainbow and the six flavors of sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. When I create meals that contain these elements, the food portions that signals my brain that I am full, are smaller. Why – Because nutritional value is higher in foods with a variety of colors and flavors. We eat higher qualities of food because the foods we eat are often empty of nutritional value.

Stay tuned……

In India, the people have been using natural fruits, vegetables and plants in their skin care regimen for thousands of years. The rich traditions of Ayurveda, teach us to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the various phases of life by taking a holistic approach to our total wellbeing and keeping the three dosha elements within us – fire (Pitta), air (Vata) and earth (Kapha) – in balance. When it comes to skin care, what we put in our bodies is just as important as what we put on our bodies. Remember, about 60% of what we apply to our skin actually gets absorbed, making it even more important to be ingredient conscious.

We know that, by eating a balanced variety of natural, nutrient-rich foods, you feel satiated, have more energy, your body functions more efficiently and you have greater mental stamina and acuity. All of this, of course, translates into healthier, more radiant skin. So why not include the foods we enjoy eating in a skin care product?

DoshaCare understands how the skin can benefit from quality ingredients. Here are just a few of the natural ingredients contained in DoshaCare skin care products that are so good for your skin, you can taste it:

Avocado – nourishes and conditions dry skin, increasing water-soluble collagen
Coconut – moisturizes and softens the skin
Cucumber – cools and soothes irritated skin
Ginger – stimulates circulation and helps remove toxins from the skin
Green Tea — a powerful antioxidant, natural astringent and antibacterial agent to detoxify and purify the skin
Lemon – a natural decongestant that refreshes and purifies the skin
Olive Oil – rich in natural lipids that mimic the skin’s own oils and protects the delicate moisture balance of the skin
Tomato – tones and firms the skin while nourishing and combating blemishes
Turmeric – contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, corrects hyper-pigmentation and softens the skin
Wild Yams – promotes collagen synthesis and improves skin elasticity and moisture-retention

So, go ahead, dig in!

Come join us on Monday, May 24th for DoshaCare Signature Services! A workshop built to strengthen your immune system by using the powerful traditions of Ayurveda.

When: Monday, May 24th
Where: Epiphany Skin and Body Wellness
6203 West 87th Street
Westchester, CA 90045
Time: 10am-3pm

*Lunch Included*

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Today-Wednesday, April 28^th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. is…

Well, well, well – Keys to Everyday Wellness

Carrie Reinagel, founder of Be Well Spa, will share insights into incorporating movement, thought, and fun into every day life to lift our spirits and achieve overall well-being.

For more information please go to http://www.theremedypharm.com/ and www.doshacare.com