#10 – Boosting Your Immunity
February 14, 2010
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Ojas is the final by-product of proper assimilation of food, and the glue that binds the body, mind and soul. Any foods that turn the food quickly into ojas are good for immunity. Ojas production will result in proper functioning of all organs and creates vitality which manifests as resistance to illness and disease.
Foods for enhancing immunity:
Sweet, ripe and organic fruit such as pears, mangoes, plums, peaches, grapes, cooked apples and pomegranate.
Foods like milk, ghee, almonds, mung dal/beans, rice, saffron, paneer, amaranth, aged basmati rice and quinoa are also immune-boosting foods. Soaked and peeled almonds, sesame seeds and walnuts are also good choices. Lassis are a good immune-boosting beverage.
Use spices in your cooking as they help in assimilation and absorption of nutrients. Turmeric, cumin, black pepper, ginger and garlic are some ama-burning spices. They also ignite your digestive fire thus helping with metabolism and strengthening resistance to disease.
Lifestyle:
Eat according to your doshic needs and season. Eat only three fourths of your capacity to leave room for proper digestion. Continue to maintain your daily routine, which includes meditation, exercise and abhyanga. Get adequate sleep as this is one of the fastest way to boost your immunity. Practice savasana for reducing stress, lowering your blood pressure, heart rate and for promoting deeper sleep. Doing panchakarma twice a year is highly recommended for cleansing and detoxifying the body/mind.
Ama-creating foods to avoid:
Canned, processed, foods with additives and preservatives are hard to digest and create ama in the body. Meat is considered an amagenic food in Ayurveda. Eating late at night is disruptive to liver function and causes sluggishness and creates ama in the body. White sugar and alcohol are some of the worst ama-producing foods. Ama impairs white blood cell activity and depresses the immune system.
Healthy relationships and self-discipline build immunity. Eat well, get plenty of rest, be happy and loving and you will have a strong immune system.
Mantras
Literally, Mrytunjaya means victory over death and certainly one of the most effective uses of this mantra is to ease the end of life transition. But it is also very effective for boosting our overall health and resistance.
The mantra is found in both the Rig Veda and Yajur Veda. There are two forms of the mantra; the first is the bija or seed version which holds the essence of the full mantra.
OM jum saha
The whole mantra is
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushthi Vardhanam
Urvar Ukamiva Bandhanat
Mrytyor Muksheeya Mamritatay
It sounds intimidating at first, but with very little practice you will be able to at least read the mantra comfortably. Just 27 times a day will bring noticeable results and you’ll have it memorized in no time.
The other mantra is for the Divine Physician, Dhanvantri, the form of Vishnu who emerges out of the ocean of milk holding the nectar of immortality. His mantra is also a little on the long side, but still you can read it 27 times in under 10 minutes.
OM Namo Bhagavate
Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye
Amurta Kalasa Hastaya
Sarva Ama Vinashanaya
Thri Loka Nathaya
Sri Maha Vishnave Swaha
Essentially the mantra means that I honor Vishnu in the form of Dhanvantri who holds the nectar of immortality, he removes all fear and all diseases. He is the protector and sustainer of the 3 worlds
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara and travels throughout the LA region to teach workshops. She offers Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is always available for phone consultations. Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com.
Aparna’s new cookbook, Happy Belly, Happy Soul is available here.
#9 – New Year, New You
January 31, 2010
New Year, New You
Good health is a life-long process. Ayurveda offers us the inspiration and gift of a lifetsyle that can be sustained for an entire lifetime. This year, commit to moving slower and giving every task and person your full attention. Relish and savor your interactions and activities. Be present to yourself.
Consider the wisdom of doing less to accomplish more. Although this is contradictory to our social conditioning of constant activity, try it. Spend time taking care of yourself. Meditate, buy new japa mantra beands, learn one new mantra and chant it.
Focus on right speech. Good communication reflects well on us and brings us joy. This is a good way to generate saatvic energy and it is good for cultivating emotional health.
No matter what task is begging for your attention, give sleep a chance. Get to bed early. Adequate sleep is good for the nervous system and rejuvenates the body.
Eat vata pacifying food such as warm soup and sip ginger tea. Avoid dry foods such as popcorn, chips, crackers etc.
Relish in the healing fragrances of aroma oils. Vatas can use: basil, citrus, clove, lavender, frankinscence, jatamansi, vetivert and sage
Pittas will enjoy: ylang-ylang, sandalwood, rose, jasmine and neroli
Kaphas should favor: basil, ecalyptus, rosemary, tulis or holy basil, lemon and juniper
Do not skip meals because this aggravates both vata and pitta.
Spend some time learning pranayama. The breath can used to pacify the nervous system and to heat and cool the body depending on the technique you use.
Consider eating stewed apples each day for it is warm, nourishing and light. It has more fiber than a raw apple and is beneficial for elimination.
Continue to maintain your daily routine. Stay committed to being in alignment with cosmic rythmns. If your body experiences good routines, you will have better sleep, digestion and elimination.
Exercise everyday. 80% of all diseases are caused by stress. And exercising is one of the best way of reducing stress. Be in nature, talk a walk, go swimming, try doing yoga outdoors.
Give up coffee and stimulants or at least use in moderation. Commit to using fresh and organic foods as much as possible.
Stay motivated to make lifestyle changes. Go easy on yourself. One change a week is a good start and makes it easier to keep going with those good changes.
Spend time in silence reflecting on your experiences and life’s journey. Try to find ways to see it as a gift and treasure the wisdom you derived from it. And always remember to be grateful for what you have and enjoy it!
Mantras
Of course Ganesha is the best place to begin when you are starting something new and for the New Year we also need the blessings of Lakshmi to bring us wealth and abundance over the next 12 months. There are numerous mantras that invoke both Ganesha and Lakshmi together.
A simple one is OM Gam Ganapataye Vara Varada Gam OM
And there is a specific form of this mantra that is of particular importance in the alleviation of debts. It is intended to be practiced for 40 consecutive days in order to bear its full fruit. So get our your japa beads!
OM Shreem Gam Runa Hartaye Gam Shreem OM Ganapatayae Namaha
OM Shreem is a mantra that invokes Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance, Gam is Ganesha in seed form, Runa is that which sticks to me…debts, Hartaye means to destroy, Gam is Ganesha again to remove obstacles, Shreem is Lakshmi again to bring wealth, OM Ganapayayae is Ganesha and Namaha means to honor or to bow down….in essence the way we say please in a mantra.
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara and travels throughout the LA region to teach workshops. She offers Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is always available for phone consultations. Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com.
Aparna’s new cookbook, Happy Belly, Happy Soul is available here.
#8 – Ayurveda and Spices
January 17, 2010
Spices and Cooking the Ayurvedic Way
Spices are revered in Ayurveda for their concentrated form of intelligence. Spices help with digestion, asssimilation, cleansing and healing. Spices are always cooked in oil or ghee and added to the grain or vegetable. Spices can be used in preparing teas or in the morning in stewed apples or oatmeal.
Spices to add to your cooking include:
Warming spices:
cardamom, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, black pepper, sea salt, ginger, cayenne, saffron, mustard seeds and asafetida
Cooling spices:
coriander, turmeric, fennel
Spices have a shelf-life of about 6 months. Becuase they are potent in medicinal and flavor properties, you want to use fresh and organic spices. Store them in stainless steel containers so they have minimal exposure to light and air.
Mantras for Empowering Spices
The process of cooking is very much one of imparting prana or energy into the food. The three forms of the goddess; Durga, Kali and Saraswati represent the three elements of air, fire, and water, and Vata, Pitta, and Kapha respectively. So this mantra begins with the bija or seed mantra for each.
OM A-eem Hreem Kleem Chamundayai swaha
or if you prefer
OM A-eem Hreem Kleem Chamundayai namaha
You can start with OM or not as you like.
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara and travels throughout the LA region to teach workshops. She offers Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is always available for phone consultations. Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com.
Aparna’s new cookbook, Happy Belly, Happy Soul is available here.
#7 – Ayurveda and Cooking
January 3, 2010
The Why’s and How’s of Vedic Cooking
We eat to sustain the body and to create balance in the physical, mental and spiritual states. Ayurvedically speaking, food purifies the body and prepares us for spiritual awakening. Vedic food is medicinal in nature while being delicious and pleasing to the senses.
In general, saatvik food supports spiritual practice. Saatvik food gives us strength, creates happiness and is nourishing to the heart. Examples of saatvik foods include organic milk, whole grains, ghee, almonds, saffron, mangoes and coconuts.
Rajasic foods are stimulating in nature, thus disturbing the relationship between the body and mind. Rajasic foods can agitate the mind and make one restless. Examples include garlic, onions, cayenne, coffee, black tea, fermented foods and chocolate.
Tamasic foods, it is said, benefits neither the mind nor the body. It creates a foggy mind, sluggish digestion and inertia. Examples include alcohol, meats, leftovers and stale food.
Practical tips:
Bathe before you cook. Cook in a clean kitchen. Light a candle and offer gratitude for the food you are about to cook. Cook in peace and leave worries or negative thoughts behind.
Offer your food to the divine as “prasadam,” and bless it. Be thankful for the food that you have.
Eat with loved ones. Eat slowly, chewing carefully, savoring each bite. Talk about pleasant topics or eat in silence. At the end of the meal, sit down for a few minutes.
Have adequate staples in your kitchen pantry. You are more likely to cook a fresh meal if you have all the ingredients. Organize it so it pleasing to the eye and functional.
Proper digestion is vital for good health. Eat a sliver of ginger before the meal with a few drops of lime and sea salt. This enhances your digestive agni or fire. Eat seasonally, and according to your dosha and eat only about half your capacity. If you must eat out, make healthy choices and order hot water with lemon for a beverage. Remember that your digestion can turn nectar into poison or poison into nectar.
Mantras for Annapurna, the goddess of food
So each time you eat or drink you can say “Annapurnayai namaha” It just means I offer gratitude to Annapurna.
Or if you want something more elaborate, you can use a longer mantra that includes some of the bija mantras for extra power:
“OM Hreem Shreem Kleem Namo Bagavatae Maheshwari Annapurne Swaha.”
The meaning is simply that I honor the goddess who is the wife of Shiva and who feeds the world. To her I offer my thanks for this food.
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara and travels throughout the LA region to teach workshops. She offers Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is always available for phone consultations. Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com.
Aparna’s new cookbook, Happy Belly, Happy Soul is available here.
#6 – Kapha Dosha
December 20, 2009
Kapha Dosha
Kapha brings the stability and solidity of earth and water to the body/mind. Kapha is responsible for immune function, strength and vitality, lubrication and structure.
Symptoms of Kapha imbalance:
Sluggish digestion, weight gain, respiratory illnesses, sinus problems
Mental fog, depression
Excessive sleep and inactivity
Diet for Kapha:
Favor light, pungent, warm and easy to digest foods such as salads, soups and leafy greens. Avoid sweets, meats and cheese
Good grains are moderate amounts of brown rice, barley, corn and millet
Good vegetables are bitter melon, leafy greens, cabbage and cauliflower
Small amounts of fruit such as pomogrenate, cherries, grapefruit
In general:
Avoid naps and heavy foods
Exercise regularly including brisk walking and several rounds of surya namaskar.
Be motivated and have a project to work on with a deadline that you are comfortable with.
Mantras for balancing Kapha dosha
Ganesha mantras are wonderful for balancing kapha. You can use the simple mantra from out earlier podcast “OM Gum Ganapataye Namaha” or if you’d like something a little stronger, Ganesh Gayatri can be used.
“OM Tat purushaya vidmahae
Vakratundaya deemahee,
thanno dandi prachodayat”
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara and travels throughout the LA region to teach workshops. She offers Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is always available for phone consultations. Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com.
Aparna’s new cookbook, Happy Belly, Happy Soul is available here.
#5 – Pitta Dosha
December 6, 2009
Pitta Pacifying Tips
Pitta is the manifestation of fire and water. It governs digestion, metabolism and vision.
Symptoms of Pitta imbalance:
Hyperacidity, inflammation, rashes, and feeling overheated
Anger, jealousy, and critical emotions
Too much activity, overly task-oriented and exhausted from feeling compelled to work
Diet for Pitta:
Eat cooling foods such as cucumber, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, peas, potatoes and leafy greens
Favor sweet ripe fruits such as blueberries, dark grapes, melons, pears, raisins, mangoes, figs, and coconut
Eat grains such as barley, basmati rice, wheat and quinoa
Avoid beets, carrots, eggplant, garlic, hot peppers, onions, spinach and tomatoes
Avoid sour or unripe fruits
In general:
Avoid being too focused on lists of tasks
Meditate regularly and rest more.
Spend time in nature – especially greenery
Eat on time and avoid activities that heat up the body/mind such as hot yoga,
being the sun for lengthy periods of time and running
Fig and Date Almond Drink
Ingredients:
3 figs soaked in ½ cup water overnight
5 dates soaked with the figs
1 ½ cups almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 3 minutes. Serve chilled.
Fresh Almond Milk
Ingredients:
½ cup raw almonds
3 cups water
Preparation:
Soak the almonds in water overnight or in hot water for about 30 minutes. Peel the almonds. Grind it with water and till the almonds are blended finely. You may have to do this in two batches. Place a bowl on the counter and carefully pour the nut milk from the blender into the straining bag or a fine mesh strainer. Discard the almond meal and enjoy the milk in teas, or drinks.
Mantra for Balancing Pitta
This mantra is for Narasimha, the incarnation of Vishnu with the head of a lion. His mantras are uniquely powerful for being calming and helping to maintain harmony especially in the family environment.
“OM Narasimha Ta Va Da So Hoom”
You can repeat this mantra either using a mala to count in multiples of 108, or use the clock so you repeat the manta for 10 minutes at a time. Mantras should be repeated easily and you can have eyes open or closed, as you prefer. This is not mental exercise! Relax into your practice and try to be consistent for 3-4 weeks. Don’t over do it, a little bit each day will work wonders.
Aparna’s new cookbook, Happy Belly, Happy Soul is available here.
#4 – Vata Dosha
November 25, 2009
Vata Dosha:
Vata is the Queen of the three doshas (Vata, Pita, and Kapha) because she is main vehicle of transportation of energies. Vata is the manifestation of air and space (of the 5 elements) and is responsible for a wide variety of physiological functions that involve movement.
Symptoms of Vata imbalance:
Constipation, insomnia, varying appetite, gas, bloating
Mental agitation, inability to pay attention, fast thoughts, impaired memory
Light or not restful sleep.
Diet for Vata:
Favor warm, moderately heavy foods and use ghee. Avoid cold and very dry food such as crackers, popcorn and dry cereal.
Good grains are rice, wheat, quinoa
Good vegetables are carrots, asparagus, yams, beets
Good fruits are Bananas, cherries, coconut, dates
In general:
Avoid excessive stimulation from television, alcohol, tea and coffee.
Take a stroll in nature, barefooted if your climate allows it, preferably in the morning as this is grounding for vata.
Maintain a consistent schedule. Don’t stay up too late.
Mantras for Balancing Vata Dosha
“Ram” or “Ram Namaha” - invokes divine protection
“Hoom” or “Hoom Phat Swaha” – wards off negative influences, awakens agni, and opens the nadi channels
“Sham” or “Sham Namaha” – is very good for anxiety or depression. This is an extremely soothing mantra.
You can repeat these mantras either using a mala to count in multiples of 108, or use the clock so you repeat the manta for 10 minutes at a time. Mantras should be repeated easily and you can have eyes open or closed, as you prefer. This is not mental exercise. Relax into your practice and try to be consistent for 3-4 weeks. Don’t over do it! A little bit each day will work wonders.
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara. She travels throughout the LA region as a lifestyle coach and to teach workshops. She offers Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is always available for phone consultations.
Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com
#3 – Dinacharya; the value of routine
November 24, 2009
Dinacharya – Ayurvedic Prescriptions for Daily Routine
“Dina” means day and “acharya” to follow or be close to. Dinacharya is a simple way to enhance your health and well-being. When you practice dinacharya, you will be aligned with cosmic rhythms and experience greater bliss or “ananda.”
Simple tools for your daily routine:
- Wake up before sunrise at vata time. This time has the most saatvik energy. It is also a good time for elimination. Do not suppress urges to eliminate—this includes yawning, sneezing and flatulence etc.
- Washing the body is a way to purify the senses and to purify the soul. After brushing the teeth, scrape the tongue and then swish 2 tbsp of sesame oil in your mouth for 5-8 minutes. Wash your eyes with rose water.
- Exercise or vyayama is an important aspect of your dinacharya. Exercising regularly strength and stamina, and strengthens immune function, improves circulation and reduces fat. Exercise 50% to your capacity. Yoga, swimming and walking are great forms of exercise.
- Then follows a self-abhyanga. Abhyanga is one of the best ways to ground yourself and to enhance your immunity. Take a warm shower or bath afterwards. And wear clean clothes and use essential oils for fragrances.
- Meditation is one of the most important aspects of your dinacharya. Practice some form of meditation for 20 minutes each day. After this, you can have a light breakfast. Fruit is a great way to break your fast.
- After your breakfast, you are ready to practice your dharma. During this time, take time to nurture your relationships and cultivate gratitude.
- Lunch should be the heaviest meal of the day. Eat slowly, consciously, and savor your food. Enjoy the company of people you love.
- Continue on with your dharmic duties till evening. Do your prayers and meditation at sundown. This is a time for reflection and silence. Dinner should be light such as soup and rice. Finish dinner by 7p.m.
- It is best if lights are out by 10p.m. Listen to soft music or read inspiring books after dinner or talk a brief stroll. Massage your feet with warm oil if you are unable sleep.
Remember, great health and bliss comes from a foundation of discipline and self-awareness. Connect to the divine each day and practice your dinacharya and enjoy greater well-being and happiness. Most of all, enjoy your life!
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara. She also travels to the LA region to coach and to teach workshops. She teaches Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is available for phone consults.
Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com
#2 – Stress Free Eating
November 20, 2009
Tips for Stress-free Eating During the Holidays
Food is an universal part of celebrations. So how do we incorporate more consciousness in our eating during this holiday season?
- Be conscious of why you are eating. Do not eat when you are stressed out, tired or to numb yourself from stressful situations with family or social obligations.
- Do not skip meals during the holidays. Eat at least small portions while you are busy with preparations.
- Continue to maintain your daily routine which includes exercise, meditation and adequate rest.
- Include all six tastes in your meals – sweet, salty, sour, pungent, astringent and bitter. You will be satiated with a meal which includes all six tastes and will have fewer cravings.
- Slow down – whether it is with activities or while eating. Eating slowly ensures that you eat less and digest better. You will also have a more pleasurable dining experience as you purposefully and mindfully savor each bite.
- To have a more enjoyable holiday eating experience, cook your own dishes to contribute to the dinner. Your cooking will be infused with love and good energy even if it is a simple dish.
- Shop at farmer’s market, if available and buy organic.
- Avoid artificial foods and flavors as they desensitize your palate and encourage cravings.
- Remember that you are what you eat. Choose saatvic foods to enhance your state of consciousness.
- Lastly, food is medicine. Bless it, cook with reverence and enjoy and relish it with the knowledge that it is nourishing your body and mind.
Khicidi with steamed vegetables is a great way to regain balance after the holidays.
Ingredients:
¾ cup white Basmati rice
¼ cup moong dal or red lentils
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
For the spice mix:
3 tbsp oil or 3 tbsp ghee
¾ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp black pepper powder
½ tsp fennel powder
¼ tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp grated ginger
2 tsp chopped cilantro
Preparation:
Soak the dal for one hour. Wash and drain completely. Wash the rice in three changes of water. Drain completely. Add the measured water and salt and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a rolling boil, place a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 25 minutes. In the meanwhile, heat the oil or ghee in a small pot and add all the spices. Sauté for about 45 seconds and then add the ginger. Sauté for about a minute and add the spice mix to the cooked rice and dal mix. Mix well and garnish with the chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with one teaspoon of ghee for each bowl of kichidi.
Moong dal is available at your local Indian store. A three to five day kichidi diet with steamed vegetables is useful for giving your digestive system a break. Try it after your Thanksgiving festivities and be sure to drink hot water with lemon each day.
Cook and eat in perfect health!
Food Mantra from Anapurni Ashtakam
by Adi Shankara
OM Anapurne sadapurne, Shankhara prana vallabhe;
Gyana vairagya siddhyartham, biksham dehi cha Parvati;
Mata cha Parvati devi, Pita devo Maheshwara;
Bhandava shiva bhaktashcha, svadesho bhuvana trayam
Apapurni, you are the beloved power, the shakti of Shiva. You are fullness and have manifested yourself as this food. Mother of the universe, nourish us with this gift of food so that we may gain knowledge and spiritual perfection. Parvati is my mother, Shiva is my father, All of God’s devotees are my family.
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara. She also travels to the LA region to coach and to teach workshops. She teaches Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is available for phone consults.
Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com
#1 – An Introduction to Vedic Living
November 7, 2009
Join me and Aparna Khanolkar as we discuss ways to live a vedic lifestyle from the perspective of Ayurveda and the Vedic tradition of Spirituality. Each episode will present insights into the foundations of healthy blissful living as found in the vedic literature. Aparna will present practical Ayurvedic suggestions that are easily and quickly implemented. I will present the vedic perspective on spirituality and each episode will include a vedic mantra and instructions on its use.
In this episode Aparna presents the fundamental concept of the three Ayurvedic dosas; kapha, pitta, and vata. She explains how they need to be properly balanced in order to live a life free from disease, and gives specific suggestions on how to accomplish this.
I present the concept of mantra japa and suggest that a daily routine of reciting the following Ganesha mantra results in a more balanced subtle nervous system.
The mantra is OM GUM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA.
Aparna’s Simple Ways of Balancing the Doshas
Everyone can benefit from a daily meditation practice. Whatever form you choose, do practice each day and will experience the benefits of your practice.
Vata imbalances can be corrected by using warm sesame oil for self-massage. If you can’t massage the whole body, at least apply warm oil on the feet and scalp. Maintaining a regular routine in terms of eating, sleeping and other activities will also help you feel grounded and stable.
Pitta imbalances can be quickly corrected by spending time in nature, and doing less. Because pitta people are goal-oriented, they can benefit from going from a swim or simply enjoying some hours of rest. Drinking rose lassi or using sandalwood or rose oil for aromatherapy is also essential for cooling the heat of pitta.
Kaphas can benefit from a brisk walk or a yoga class. Because a kpaha imbalance can lead to rapid weight gain, eating less and being more active can being kapha back to balance. Using fresh ginger in your meals and avoiding sweets will also help balance kapha.
Be mindful when you feel the symptoms of over-activity, stressor lethargy. Slow down and remember to maintain your connection to the divine. This will give meaning to everything you do.
Ayurveda states that what we do each and every day for our health and well-being is more important than taking some herbs or medicines once in a while. So, pay attention to yourself when you feel overwhelmed, irritated or unmotivated and use these simple tools to bring your body/mind back to balance.
Aparna Khanolkar is an Ayurvedic lifestyle and culinary coach in Santa Barbara. She also travels to the LA region to coach and to teach workshops. She teaches Vedic cooking classes in Santa Barbara and is available for phone consults.
Contact her at 805-698-5630 or aparna@themistressofspice.com