Julie Checknita
Panchakarma 101: My Experience with Ayurveda's Ancient Cleansing Process
I freaking did it! I’m happy to share I finally completed my first 10 day (plus 3 day pre-cleansing) Ayurvedic cleanse (Panchakarma)...
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Julie Checknita
- Apr 19, 2021
- 6 min
Meditation as Medicine - An Ayurvedic Perspective
According to Ayurveda, meditation is one of the most important tools for healing body, mind & consciousness. Beyond the more known...
Julie Checknita
- Apr 16, 2021
- 3 min
Digestion Boosting Spicy Rose Lassi
In Ayurveda, Lassi, a traditional drink from India, consisting of watered down yogurt and digestion boosting spices is commonly taken...
Julie Checknita
- Apr 6, 2021
- 7 min
Meat (and Dairy) According to Ayurveda
A question I’ve been asked time and time again is whether the “Ayurvedic diet” is vegetarian or vegan. And while, I hesitate to give a...
Julie Checknita
- Mar 3, 2021
- 3 min
Life Beyond Coffee: Coconut Chai Spiced Matcha
How do you feel after your morning cup of coffee? Are you more anxious, more jittery? Do you have heartburn? How do you feel before your...
Julie Checknita
- Feb 4, 2021
- 5 min
Aphrodisiacs & Sexual Nourishment: According to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest healing systems, Aphrodisiacs are said to be nourishing and reinvigorating to not only...
Julie Checknita
- Oct 15, 2020
- 6 min
Tis’ Da Vata Season – Vata Balancing Practices for Fall
Ahhh Vata, the dosha of space and air. The dosha of movement and force governing all biological activity. Vata, often called the King of...
Julie Checknita
- Oct 5, 2020
- 4 min
Coffee according to Ayurveda
Ahh coffee, the get it done juice, so many of us rely on to get through the day. 1 cup, 2 cups, 3 cups, so many relying on the stimulant...
Julie Checknita
- Sep 15, 2020
- 5 min
The 6 Tastes According to Ayurveda: Our Innate Roadmap to Optimal Nutrition
According to Ayurveda, our sense of taste is a natural road map towards proper nutrition - and when we can learn to tune into the tastes...
Julie Checknita
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Ghee Infused Pumpkin Spiced Carrot Muffins
Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/3 cup ghee (or coconut oil for vegan) 1/4 cup maple...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
Ayurvedic Inspired Chai Spiced Sweet Potato Cookies
Not only are Sweet Potatoes so freaking delicious but they are lower in both calories and carbs and higher in fiber, vitamin A & B...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
Easy Ayurvedic Inspired Stuffed Dates
Fresh Dates are a staple in the Ayurdevic diet, as they are Sattvic (promoting peace & contentment in the mind) and known to nourish Ojas...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Ojas Boosting Almond Butter
As discussed in my previous blog post, ojas is the subtle essence said to give us vitality, strength & a strong immune system. When ojas...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 16, 2020
- 1 min
Easy Sugar-Free Date Spiced Puffed Wheat Squares
Ahhhhhh, Puff Wheat Squares. These bad boys take me right back to the good ol' days of childhood of no responsibilities and so much...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 16, 2020
- 2 min
Curried Roots n Pineapple Noodles with Maple Glazed Tofu
Ingredients 2 tbsp oil of choice (ghee, avocado, coconut) 2 tbsp curry paste of choice (red curry, yellow curry, massaman) - look...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 16, 2020
- 2 min
Warm Potato Oatmeal Salad
According to Ayurveda, all disease stars with an imbalance of Agni. Agni, also known as digestive fire, is responsible for extracting...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 16, 2020
- 1 min
Easy Sweet Potato Tortillas
Not only are Sweet Potatoes so freaking delicious but they are also lower in both calories & carbohydrates and higher in fiber & vitamin...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 16, 2020
- 1 min
Nourishing Mung Dahl Banana Pancakes
Not only are these Mung Dahl Banana Pancakes simple to make and oh so delicious, but they are easy to digest and nourishing. ...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Digestion Boosting Ginger Spiced Lassi
When it comes to beverages, Ayurveda offers a few guidelines to help with digestion. Ice cold drinks are to be avoided at all costs –...
Julie Checknita
- Aug 7, 2020
- 10 min
Lessons from Post-Divorce Dating
Dating post-divorce. What can I say? I had no idea it would be so hard. When I think back to that time, towards the end of my marriage,...