How Does Ayurveda Work?
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How Does Ayurveda Work?

The primary goal of Ayurveda is to preserve health. The second goal is to restore health if there is disease or imbalance. To understand what disease or imbalance is, we need to understand our reference point: health.

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What Is CranioSacral Therapy?
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What Is CranioSacral Therapy?

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on therapy intended to improve the health and function of the body; a modality that lies between body and mind; incorporating anatomy, physiology, and energy.

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Our Winter Guide For Wellness
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Our Winter Guide For Wellness

Winter is here. We can take a cue from nature. It is a time to redirect our energies to align with the season. This is the time to rest, reflect, hold space, and direct our energy more inward. Ayurveda teaches us how to live more in tune with nature, so practicing a seasonal routine (Rtucarya) is essential and helpful for our overall well-being. By adapting your diet and lifestyle to accommodate the changing seasons, you can drastically reduce the likelihood of any seasonally induced imbalances (vikruti). Should imbalances arise, Ayurvedic practices gently coax your body back toward its natural state of balance.

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Benefits Of Turmeric For Skin. Plus, How To Use It
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Benefits Of Turmeric For Skin. Plus, How To Use It

Turmeric is well known for its many health benefits, but did you know that it can also help your skin? Here are the benefits of turmeric for skin, how to use it, and home remedies to try. This amazing herbal remedy teaches how to cleanse, nourish, and soothe your skin.

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Golden Milk: Benefits and Recipe
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Golden Milk: Benefits and Recipe

In the last few years, turmeric has grown in popularity due to its amazing health benefits, such as aiding in digestion and reducing painful inflammation. The newest secret weapon that utilizes this powerful herb: Golden Milk. But it turns out that this new trend has roots in ancient Ayurveda Medicine. This yellow powder has been used for thousands of years in Southeast Asia to flavor popular curry dishes and its medicinal properties. Read on to learn about Golden Milk: the benefits and recipe.

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What Is An Esthetician? Plus, Do You Need A Facial?
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What Is An Esthetician? Plus, Do You Need A Facial?

If you have ever wondered about your skin type or have trouble deciding which skin care products to use, a visit to an esthetician can be helpful. Being an esthetician myself, I genuinely believe that seeing an esthetician is one of the best things you can do in your journey to healthier skin. You know they have something to do with facials, but what is an esthetician? Many people don’t understand what I do or how I can help. Read this guide to answer your questions on what an esthetician does and if you need a facial.

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What Is Abhyanga? Benefits Of Ayurvedic Oil Massage
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What Is Abhyanga? Benefits Of Ayurvedic Oil Massage

Receiving Ayurvedic oil massage relaxes the muscles, nerves, bones, and the whole body. It aids the digestive system by maintaining the proper balance and circulation of body gases; it induces deep sleep, increases appetite, and generally makes life more joyful.

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Check Out Our New Service Menu: Ayurvedic Treatments are here!
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Check Out Our New Service Menu: Ayurvedic Treatments are here!

Since Soma first opened in 2019 we have always been an Ayurveda-inspired wellness spa, fusing the timeless and universal tradition of Ayurveda with spa therapy treatments focusing on helping you become more in tune with your body, mind, and spirit. As we continue to build and grow we have happily transitioned to an Ayurveda Wellness Clinic offering Ayurvedic Treatments to accompany our already healing menu.

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The Magic of Shirodhara
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The Magic of Shirodhara

Shirodhara (she-row-da-ruh), is a deeply relaxing and meditative Ayurveda treatment. Shirodhara is a word from Sanskrit that translates to "to play a fine stream of warm liquid on the head." SHIRO refers to the head, and DHARA refers to the idea of a fine continuous stream. So, a warm liquid flows from a vessel onto the forehead of the client, through their hair, and into a catching bowl.

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Ayurvedic Health Consultation: What Is It and What To Expect
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Ayurvedic Health Consultation: What Is It and What To Expect

Are you feeling out of balance? Maybe it’s something particular like constant headaches or heartburn, or something not as defined, but you feel that something isn’t quite right. Whether you’re struggling with sleep issues, hormonal imbalances, skin issues, anxiety, depression, stress, or any other dis-ease, an Ayurvedic Health Consultation can help you bring your body and mind back into balance.

If you have struggled with body imbalances, but no matter what you try, you aren’t feeling as balanced as you would like, maybe it’s time to give Ayurveda a chance. Whether you have never heard of Ayurveda and are a beginner or are familiar with the science already, working with an Ayurveda Health Counselor can help you feel better.

Read on to learn how you can be your own best healer.

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Ayurveda For Beginners
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Ayurveda For Beginners

Ayurveda is a word in the Sanskrit language of India that translates to the science (or wisdom) of life. Āyuḥ translates to life, and Veda translates to wisdom, knowledge, or science. Translated to “Science of Life.” It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive medical sciences globally. Ayurveda encompasses mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes positive health. It focuses on preventative imbalances that lead to disease. An individualized multi-dimensional approach is used for prevention and treatment.

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What are blackheads? Facts and The Best Treatments
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What are blackheads? Facts and The Best Treatments

Did you know that you can easily treat and prevent blackheads naturally at home? You can, and I will tell you how you can easily start today. Before you worry about getting rid of blackheads, it’s essential to know what blackheads are and what causes them. Okay, so what are blackheads?

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