
Messages For Your Wellbeing
Brahmacharya: The Yamas Series
Clear any misunderstandings you may have about Brahmacharya (non excess) and get practical ways you can put this Yama into practice in your life.
Asteya: The Yamas Series
Begin to see how each and every Yama connects to one another as you learn about Asteya, non stealing, and how to create a more fulfilled life by observing this practice.
Satya: The Yamas Series
The second Yama, Satya or truthfulness, is complex and delves into how we are in relationship with all other beings. Dig into this ethical practice and see how you can incorporate it into your life.
Ahimsa: The Yamas Series
Explore Ahimsa (nonviolence) in the first blog post of a series that will go through each Yama and come away with journal prompts to dig deeper into how you treat yourself and others
Props to You: A Guide to Props in Yoga
Props in yoga are an incredible way to make certain poses more accessible or to increase the challenge of your practice. Learn more about how you can revive your practice with props.
Jump Start (or Re-Start!) your Mindfulness Practice
We’ve compiled a list of our four favorite meditations apps to jumpstart or refresh your meditation practice.
Yoga Teacher Training
Want to know more about Yoga Teacher Training at NuPower? The most recent graduates of the 200 hour, the Fireflies, have shared their experiences to help you on your journey.
10 Yoga Poses to Know
Learn ten of the most common yoga poses so you can walk into any yoga class with confidence!
Setting Intentions for a NU Year!
A new year is a new beginning. It’ time to set our intentions clearly - in a way that is easy for you to maintain!
Nasya is a Nose’s best friend
Nasya is the Ayurvedic practice of lubricating the nasal passageway with herb-infused oil.
Need a New Yoga Mat??
Finding the right yoga mat is an important step when taking your yoga routine to the next level. There is nothing more annoying than slipping and sliding while trying to focus and find balance. After asking around and doing some research, I’ve narrowed it down to...
Benefits of Tongue Scraping
Tongue scraping, or jihwa prakshalana, is a traditional part of Ayurvedic self-care and also a great way to check in with your body each morning.
Garshana - Ayurvedic Art of Dry Brushing
Dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like… brushing the skin with a dry brush, usually before showering.
In dry brushing, the skin is typically brushed toward the heart, starting at the feet and hands and brushing toward the chest.
THE MORNING ROUTINE - DINACHARYA
The art of a morning routine is known as Dinacharya. According to Ayurvedic Physician Dr Vasant Lad, B.A.M.&S., M.A.Sc., “Routine helps to establish balance in one's constitution. It also regularizes a person's biological clock, aids digestion, absorption and assimilation, and generates self-esteem, discipline, peace, happiness, and longevity”. Follow us on Instagram this week as we share about our Morning Routine’s!!
Pitta Season Skin Care
I love summer, it’s one of my favorite seasons but every year my skin takes a major beating. Between mosquito bites and sunburns I’m ready for some relief. With the pitta seasons upon us it’s important to know how to treat and protect your skin during these hot summer months. Ayurveda can help your protect yourself against all of your skin problems that arise due to the pitta takeover.
Lime Oil: Pitta Dosha's BFF
Lime Oil has long been known as a best friend for Pitta Humans and the Pitta months. Limes are cooling - which is exactly what we need in the summer months. Try these two Lime Oil infused recipes for your next Social Distancing Summer cook-out!
Tips For Beating The Heat with an Ayurvedic Summer Diet!
This is the season of pitta, since pitta commonly resembles the characteristics of summer. Right now you could be suffering from aggravated pitta and not even realize it. We commonly walk through life with imbalances we are unaware of until they are fixed or brought to our attention. If you are noticing skin irritation, heat rashes, hyperacidity, or impatience then your pitta may be imbalanced. To help you beat the heat and keep yourself balanced I thought I’d send some diet suggestions for these hot pitta months!