During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in frantic activity that leaves you exhausted, out of balance, and susceptible to winter colds and flu. If you want to truly enjoy this special time of year, the best gift you can give yourself and your family is nurturing self-care.
1. Do one thing at a [...]
In honor of Earth Day, reflections by Chopra Center co-founder, Dr. David Simon . . .
The ancient Vedic sages declare, “I am not in the world; the world is in me.” From the perspective of universal awareness, everything is consciousness―everything is Spirit―in disguise. Our inner world of memories, desires, fantasies, and feelings expresses the subjective [...]
The healing science of Ayurveda recognizes that seasonal rhythms have important influences on our biological cycles and health. Each season expresses characteristics of a specific dosha, or mind-body principle. Learn more about the doshas here. In the Northern Hemisphere, we are in the midst of what is known as Kapha season – the period of [...]
The garshana is a traditional ayurvedic dry massage that refreshes and stimulates the skin and lymphatic system, enhancing blood circulation and the release of accumulated toxins. The ideal time to dry brush is in the morning for three to four minutes before you shower, so that you can rinse off the impurities loosened by [...]
The Chopra Center’s Perfect Health program is featured in this month’s issue of Green Living Arizona Magazine, including an article by Deepak about the timeless ayurvedic cleansing and renewal therapy known as panchakarma.
Here is Deepak’s interview with Green Living editor-in-chief, Tishin Donkersley
Green Living: What are the most common thoughts that block one’s inner peace?
Deepak: Regrets, [...]
There’s still time to register for the Journey into Healing workshop this February 16-20 in beautiful Vancouver!
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If your New Year’s goals include physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual awakening, the Chopra Center’s Journey into Healing workshop in Vancouver is a rare opportunity to learn with the masters.
For the first time, Cesar Millan [...]
Tips for a Relaxing Holiday Season
During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in frantic activity that leaves you exhausted, out of balance, and susceptible to winter colds and flu. If you want to truly enjoy this special time of year, the best gift you can give yourself and your family is nurturing [...]
In Ayurveda the fall season corresponds to two major doshas: Pitta and Vata. Autumn is considered Pitta as long as hot weather prevails, and Vata as it becomes cold. Late fall and winter are known as “Vata season” because they are marked by some of the same qualities that characterize Vata: cold, dry, light, clear, [...]