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On this lunar eclipse, the Sun enters Taurus and the Moon in Scorpio. Both of these signs are fixed, meaning they are Tamasic in nature.  Rāhu (one of the nodes) is also adding to this tamasic, dark energy. QUALITIES OF

Here are some planetary updates that you may not be aware of… JUPITER – is entering the sign of Pisces on April 13th of 2022 and will remain in Pisces for an entire year. Jupiter is the smartest of all

Jyotish, is the Sanskrit word for Vedic Astrology and literally means the study of light in the sky.  In the words of my teacher, Freedom Cole, “Jyotish helps us remove all that stops our light from shining and how to

The full moon culminates in Cancer in Puśya Nakśatra at approximately 6:44pm EST on Monday, January 17th. This is such a beautiful, spiritual, and auspicious full moon! The energy is very auspicious because this full moon is all about supporting

New Moon culminates in Purva Ashadha nakśatra (star constellation) on January 2, 2021. Our first new Moon of 2022 enters in Mula nakśatra (the root) on January 1st, and comes in direct line with the Sun on January 2nd in

I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling the energy of the eclipse coming on December 4th.  This energy can feel disturbing, ungrounding, and ultimately can feel like  Vata dosha is being aggravated. It’s also the end of the year,

What guides your life and energizes your soul is the Sun. The Sun not only sustains our lives and gives us vitality,  but it also represents our spirituality and our ability to see clearly beyond the material plane. From an

According to Ayurveda, the king of the seasons is Spring.  It’s a time when Mother Earth surges with udana vayu (upward moving energy) causing plants and flowers to grow and bloom.  The weather begins to get warmer and the moisture

What an incredible transformational year 2020 has been.  The pandemic affected everyone globally and in ways we never imagined….the lockdowns and shutdowns brought not only isolation, but a lot of fear.  The energy of fear is almost palpable these days,

Build a strong immune system with Ayurveda’s ancient secrets! By taking care of your senses, you build a strong resilience to stress and a strong immune system.

We are heading into Autumn, which according to Ayurveda is the most difficult time for us to maintain our health and to hold on to our energy. It’s also considered the worst time for travel and activity. ⠀ ⠀ Agni

Ayurveda is special and unique in that as a healing modality it respects the uniqueness of every individual.  It’s also a healing modality that looks at the individual as a whole, not as a separate being, meaning that it looks

An important Ayurvedic concept is routine or dinacharya.  One of these routines is called the seasonal routine of summer – Visarga Kala. For most of us reading this blog, we live in the Northern Hemisphere which means summer is coming

I’m excited to announce that Chandra Ayurveda Panchakarma Clinic has been open for 11 days and thriving in the city of Sarasota, Florida! The process of getting my small clinic up and running was one of the toughest things I

I know, the woman pictured here has beautiful, thick hair. The envy of many females, including myself. I’m here to tell you, there’s HOPE So….why put a picture that might depress us, right?! But yes, the truth is that thinning

Breath. Such a simple thing. It’s essential to life, but yet how often do we think about it? It ebbs and flows throughout our days and we barely give it a second thought. Fall is Vata season, which can increase

Personally, I prefer the tropical forrest, like Hawaii, but nevertheless, I am a woman in the forrest. According to Ayurveda, if you are entering your fifty’s or if you are there already, like myself, you are entering the 3rd stage

One of my favorite Kitchari recipes was created for my private dinner guests by an Ayurvedic chef, ‘Cooking with Om’, and I am happy to be sharing it with all of you. It’s the perfect meal when you’re doing a

I’m always looking for nourishing and grounding drinks, and recently I stumbled upon an old recipe I had so I decided to share it here in my blog because it’s such calming alternative to caffeinated drinks such as coffee. Ingredients: