Ayurveda Lifestyle Blog: The Banyan Insight

In essence, the intent of a mental cleanse is to settle your restless mind, give clarity to clouded thought, and allow you to better access your creativity.

Enjoy these vata-balancing recipes that are perfect for the fall season, whether you eat them in tandem with your regular diet or as part of a cleanse. 

With fall’s arriving energy, here are a few helpful ways to prepare for a cleanse and honor the transition from summer to fall with conscious food practices.

The juncture between seasons is a tenuous time for our health. Here are a few easy things we can do to stay balanced as we head towards the bounty of fall.

Let's take a look at how we can receive true satisfaction from what we take in, rather than getting caught in the endless and insatiable search for more.

When it comes to food and diet, there are seemingly endless options and opinions. Here are some ways that you can use Ayurveda to find the modern diet for you.

The more we cultivate love and respect for our bodies through the wisdom of Ayurveda, the greater our capacity to embrace and respect our communities at large.

Ayurveda teaches us to align our rhythms with the rhythms of Nature. Gorgeous, healthy hair can be enhanced by observing these ten practical Ayurvedic guidelines.

There’s a big drive in our society towards perfectionism, but it’s helpful to remember that recipes are guidelines—there for inspiration, but not set in stone.

At a time when many are coming into themselves as individuals and hyper-aware of external appearances, navigating skin breakouts can be extremely challenging.

These tasty seasonal vegetables and noodles take just ten minutes to prepare, making this a perfect weeknight recipe—or any time you need a healthy meal fast. 

How you cook your food impacts the way it tastes and more. Learn the Ayurvedic perspective on food preparation so you can feel like a Jedi kitchen master.

Incorporate these six cooling herbs into your diet this summer—so you can enjoy everything this season has to offer while you stay calm, cool, and collected.

This quick, easy lime cooler can be enjoyed in either sun or shade. It’s the perfect treat for body and soul—especially on extra hot, scorching summer days.

Neem’s cooling, soothing properties can work wonders for the skin and hair. Learn how to harness this herb's benefits for radiant skin and lustrous locks. 

Perfect for summer, this vegan, gluten free galette recipe gives sweet new life to an old classic—both your body and your tastebuds will be asking for more!

Burnout occurs when our unacknowledged stress and anxiousness accumulate and create physical, mental, and emotional ailments. Our bodies tell a story, right? 

Tasty spiced veggies are possible in just 10 minutes! This easy recipe cuts down on prep time by using Kitchari Spice Mix, a pre-made kitchari spice blend.

Chill out with this cooling, calming recipe—created with summertime balance in mind. It's the perfect pitta-soothing side dish for just about any summer meal! 

Summer is a time of activity and play, but it can also leave us feeling run down if we’re not careful. Try these simple tips to keep your cool and avoid burnout.

We're excited to share a few of our favorite Ayurvedic summer recipes, perfect for the grill. Enjoy one or two at a time, or cook them all at once for a summer feast.