Moving from Kapha to Pitta Season
According to Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old Indian system of healing, there are three types of doshas, or mind-body constitutions. These are Vata, a mind-body type consisting of air and space; Kapha, […]
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An Introduction to Ayurveda
by Nirmala Raniga Ayurveda, a Sanskrit term meaning “science of life,” is a 5,000-year-old healing system founded in India. From the Ayurvedic perspective, we, as human beings, are not merely […]
How to Use the 7 Pillars of Well-Being to Create More Health and Happiness
Your overall health is a combination of your physical, social, and mental well-being. For many of us, we’ve become used to experiencing stress on a daily basis, settling for only […]
What Happens to Your Body When You Use Cocaine?
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 1.5 million Americans aged twelve and older reported having used cocaine in the 30 days prior to the survey. […]
The Healing Power of Compassion
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama Every being on this earth deserves love and compassion, and we […]
Neuroplasticity: How Addiction Affects the Brain (and Why There's Hope for Healing)
The brain is complex and extraordinary. It regulates every part of the body. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there are many parts to the brain. All parts […]
The Fourth Limb of Yoga: Pranayama
By Nirmala Raniga, Paradise Valley Healing Center Founder The Eight Limbs of Yoga are basic practices for wellbeing that help us live fuller and healthier lives. Pranayama is the fourth of […]
The First Limb of Yoga: Yamas
The first of the 8 Limbs of Yoga are The Yamas. The Yamas are much like the Golden Rule, doing unto others as we would have them do unto […]
5 Ways Yoga Can Make Your Recovery Easier
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India thousands of years ago, and is encouraged for everyone to practice today as a way to connect the mind, body […]
Understanding Self Sabotage and How to Overcome it
By Nirmala Raniga “Sometimes we go through phases where a clear vision of our dharma or purpose seems to elude us. Or we might encounter roadblocks, whether internal or external, that […]