Routines

New Year's Resolutions
Yoga & Meditation
New year’s reflections + rituals for spiritual growth

At the end of the year, I have a tradition of cultivating space for reflection. It’s a ritual that aids in our spiritual growth that I modified from one of my teachers. I have a special journal that is only written once at the end of each year and I

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For the love of rose
Herbal Medicine
For the love of rose

Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old science of natural and holistic healing that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India. Ayurveda thrives on prevention, but when illness does arrive, using herbs, plants, shrubs, oils, and food is the best way to bring health and healing when we feel out of

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Ayurveda Retreat
In the Media
Meet Trailblazer Christina Vargas

Today we’d like to introduce you to Christina Vargas. So, before we jump into specific questions about SIMPLEVEDA, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. In 2003, after many years in corporate America, I began a journey of self-discovery. At first and like most, my

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Amadea Morningstar
Herbal Medicine
Rasa Dhatu | the gateway to all tissues

Last month I had the pleasure of hosting Amadea Morningstar at SimpleVeda. We experienced a joyful weekend with like-minded practitioners in clinical discussion of foods, beverages, breath-work, marma and mantras to support our rasa dhatu. The word rasa means sap or liquid and dhatu means tissue. The rasa dhatu is

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Healthy Travel
Routines
Healthy Travel | The Ayurveda Way

Whether you’re off on a relaxing or adventurous vacation or attending a mandatory business meeting, traveling can cause stress to our body and mind. The vata dosha is responsible for the movement and coordination of our thoughts as well as our physical body and has the qualities of being light,

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