by Dr. Pentz | Apr 1, 2022 | Journey to Spirit |
The second day of wedding festivities in India started with a haldi ceremony and ended with an evening celebration I arrived for the second day of wedding festivities in India mid-morning by taxi, dressed in a long yellow kurta with green billowy pants. Walking...
by Dr. Pentz | Oct 8, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
NIYAMAS: YOGA’S ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR CULTIVATING VIRTUE This week, we begin a series on the niyamas of yoga, focusing on cleanliness, or saucha NIYAMAS Niyamas are individual observances of self-restraint. In contrast to the yamas, which are concerned...
by Dr. Pentz | May 24, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
Yoga is a vital component of my wellness, and that’s because Ayurveda and yoga are intricately tied together. Most of the time, you’re used to hearing from me about how Ayurveda can offer you a personalized intervention plan, such as the Ayurvedic cleanse I write...
by Dr. Pentz | Nov 18, 2020 | Journey to Spirit |
With the holidays approaching, it’s a good time to reset your relationship with taste–especially with the taste of sweet as we face the temptations of pumpkin pie and all the other goodies. The sweet taste has the capacity to increase our body tissues, reduces...
by Dr. Pentz | Nov 11, 2020 | Journey to Spirit |
The concept of #FoodAsMedicine in Ayurveda is linked to the concept of the six tastes, known as rasas. For true nutritional balance, all six tastes must be present in each meal. By embracing all the tastes, we experience true satisfaction. We have fewer cravings...
