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Ayurvedic types: the changeable Vata Dosha

Ayurveda Doshas: Vata – Everything okay despite the urge to move Vata is the most agile (principle). Its dominance brings forth speed, instability and a many-faceted personality with varied interests and talents. Vata-type people are active both bodily and spiritually, are curious and have a[...]

Ayurveda Types: The Fiery Pitta Dosha

Ayurveda Dosha Types: Pitta – the burning fire that brings with it great strength The Pitta Dosha is primarily connected with fire and also includes water characteristics. With fire brings transformation, heat, metabolism and the production of energy. As our metabolism depends on the healthy fire[...]

Ayurveda types: the calm Kapha dosha

Ayurveda doshas: Kapha – the foundation or solidity Ever since its beginning – so say the medical teachings of Ayurveda – our world has consisted of five elements: ether or space, fire, water (where the Kapha dosha comes from), air and earth. These ingredients make up everything –[...]

Ayurveda Fast Food – Quick and Easy Dinner

Ayurvedic Fast Food – Quick and Easy Dinner Delicious Ayurvedic food does not have to be complicated or take ages to prepare! Two head Ayurvedic chefs at some of our most esteemed hotels have put together some easy recipes for you to whip up in your kitchen so that you can continue to enjoy[...]

Masala Rice – Authentic Ayurveda Recipes

Ayurveda rice recipe: Masala Rice Are you a rice lover? If so, “Masala Rice” is an Ayurvedic recipe you have to try. A richly spiced rice dish with creamy cashews and coconut are balanced by refreshing coriander and courgette, making it a delicious and aromatic alternative to the most[...]

Vegan Pumpkin Curry – Authentic Ayurveda Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Curry – Ayurvedic Recipe from Chef Ypsylon Resort Food is an important part of our life, and, as you well know, we are what we eat. Maintaining the harmony between body and soul involves a great deal of attention paid to what we eat. Ayurvedic cuisine meets these natural needs[...]

7 Reasons Why Holidaying in Sri Lanka Saves You Money

As the winter months start to roll in, many of us start to consider holidaying in destinations a little warmer, in Mallorca, southern Italy, Turkey and so on. But many of us don’t realise that a holiday in somewhere as far away as Sri Lanka can give you better value for money and a cheaper[...]

Pitta Dosha: 5 Diet Tips for a Healthy Life

After taking our Dosha quiz, you’ve found out that your dominant dosha is Pitta and you’d like to know how to eat in a way that balances out your energy flows. If you feel heavy, sleepy and have difficulty concentrating, then your body is giving you clear and obvious signals: your diet and[...]

Kapha Dosha: 5 Tips for a Healthy Life

Chill, happy and relaxed – when Kapha people are in balance these are the characteristics gleaming from their eyes. The Kapha dosha is made up of earth and water elements, which add stability, calmness, tolerance and security to the personality of the individual. The kapha body type is normally[...]

Top 5 Asian Yoga Retreats with Ayurveda

What good is yoga if you aren’t eating a healthy diet? Well, probably still quite good, but if your diet could do nutritionally what yoga is doing physically, then you’d be both better at yoga and healthier all round. That’s why our Asian yoga retreats all include yoga’s[...]