Journal
Reflections on Āyurveda, pattern and rhythm, and the slow work of change.
Where this work begins
A few words on why I started writing, and what you can expect from this journal.
Read →The mind is not your Dosha
The three Doshas describe the body. The mind has its own framework (the Trigunas), and conflating the two quietly closes down the inquiry.
Read →What 'Dosha' really means
A quick etymology lesson, because understanding this word changes how you see the Doshas, and the rarely-mentioned classification that splits them between body and mind.
Read →The lost art of attention
Why attention fragments in modern life, what the mind actually needs, and small practices that return clarity.
Read →Sleep — a cornerstone of life
Why sleep is more than rest — and what Āyurveda has been saying about it for a few thousand years.
Read →Sleep — a cornerstone of life
Why sleep is more than rest — and what Āyurveda has been saying about it for a few thousand years.
Read →Prakriti: beyond the labels
Prakriti is a useful tool, but not a label to live inside. A note on how I use Āyurveda in the work.
Read →Prakriti: beyond the labels
Prakriti is a useful tool, but not a label to live inside. A note on how I use Āyurveda in the work.
Read →How To Do Abhyanga: A Practical, Mess-Free Guide to Āyurvedic Self-Massage
With so many benefits, it's clear that self-massage is well worth a try. So how exactly can you perform Abhyanga? Keep reading to find out.
Read →Abhyanga: The Āyurvedic Self-Massage Practice That Does More Than You'd Expect
From deflated to vitalised (body and soul) in under 20 minutes.
Read →