Vimshati gunas: It is said, to understand these three “humors” or forces, one needs to study them for eight years...

Vata: Dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, regular movement.

Pitta: Slightly oily, sharp, hot, light, bad smell, mobile, flowing/liquid.

Kapha: Unctuous, cool, heavy, slow, smooth, slimey, static/steady.

Part I: Fasting has long been used in Ayurveda and forms part of the langhana, or reducing, therapies.

Part II: It's the end of the first week of fasting and I am discovering that the impact on the pulse is very informative.

Part III: The fast is over and the results bear testament to the wisdom of Ayurveda.

Unmodified Ashtanga Vinyasa: Ashtanga Vinyasa, unmodified through the ages. Or is it?

Ashtanga Club: The first rule of mysore class is – you do not talk about Mysore class.

Ashtanga: The Yoga of Acquiring: To imply that we practice Ashtanga merely to acquire the next pose is often perceived as an insult, an indication that the practitioner is missing the point.

Mysore or Bust?: Students spend large amounts of energy debating the merits of making the costly and time consuming trip to the “source” of Ashtanga Yoga – Mysore, India.

Abhyanga Massage: A simple and effective method to calm the body and the mind.

Pranayama: Pranayama provides a link between the mind and the body. You can communicate with your body through the breath, it’s a two-way relay.

The Myth of Superfoods: Superfood does not mean what you think it means.

The Myth of Calories: Reducing our faith in calories and restoring our faith in whole, natural foods.

Got Milk?: Newcomers to Ayurveda are often confused at the reverence the science has for milk and products derived from milk. Explaining the misgivings of this nutritious substance.

Yogash Chitta Vritti Nirodhah: Yoga is a means to discipline the mind so as to avoid responding from the (habitual) grooves.