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How Ayurveda Promotes Sustainable Health & Wellness
Now more than ever, sustainability is an important global priority. As individuals, we can also do our part to make sure that our own lifestyles support sustainable practices. Fortunately, Ayurveda as a system is based on the nourishment and care of the environment at its foundation—when we keep its fundamental principles in mind, we can begin to take the proper steps toward building a... -
How to Exercise Properly During the Summer
Especially as we enter into the hot summer months, it’s important to exercise both in harmony with our doshas and with the seasons. Here, we outline several Ayurvedic tips and guidelines for exercising during the summer in order to maximize our safety, health and wellbeing. -
What Your Period Tells You About Your Doshic Balance
When we experience doshic imbalances, our menstrual cycles are also impacted. We can learn more about our own bodily imbalances by paying attention to our menstrual cycles. In this way, Ayurveda can empower us to approach our reproductive health with intentionality and care, and to target certain ailments more effectively. -
4 Simple Tips to Pamper, Hydrate & Rejuvenate Your Hands
There are a number of simple Ayurveda-informed practices that can make a big difference toward rejuvenating and caring for your hands. Combat wrinkles, dryness and more with these tips! -
At UMA, We’re Committed to a Sustainable Future—and Here’s How
At UMA, we are committed to sustainability on multiple fronts, both in terms of economic vitality and the sustainability of our farming and production practices. Here’s how we have and will continue to promote a vision of sustainable beauty and wellness—in concrete terms. -
Protect Your Skin from the Sun with Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, there are a few small, simple and natural changes that can have a big effect on mitigating free radical damage. Here’s a breakdown of some Ayurvedic tips for protecting your skin from the sun this summer. -
Summer Skincare Tips for Oily Skin
In Ayurveda, summer is ruled by Pitta, which is oily, hot, sharp, light and liquid. Especially for those with naturally oily skin, summertime tends to increase the oiliness and liquidity of Pitta, making one more susceptible to breakouts. If you find that Pitta feels exacerbated during the summer, there are a number of Ayurvedic tips for combating breakouts and restoring balance to the skin. -
Ayurvedic Tips for Combating the Negative Effects of Air Pollution
While the risks of air pollution may seem scary, the negative impacts of pollution on our health are not entirely out of our hands. Ayurveda, which posits that the balance between our bodies, minds, spirits and external environments is essential to achieving health, offers a number of remedies for alleviating this imbalance between ourselves and our environments. Here, we break down a few of... -
Ayurvedic Tips for Foot Care: Massages, Baths & More
When we neglect our feet, we risk developing problems like calluses, fungi and soreness. Taking steps toward developing a healthy and nourishing foot care routine is essential for preventing these problems from arising in the first place. Here are several tips from Ayurveda for promoting radiant, hydrated and well-pampered feet—and for honoring the important work of these vital body parts. -
How Ayurveda Can You Help Regulate Your Period
According to Ayurveda, irregular periods don’t need to be stress-inducing. Irregular periods reflect an underlying imbalance in the body, and understanding the cause of this imbalance and how to address it can empower women to regulate their periods through natural means. By addressing the root cause of imbalances, women can not only improve the strength of their menstrual cycle, but also promote overall wellness... -
What Does Ayurveda Tell Us About Drinking Alcohol?
While the risks of drinking on our minds and bodies are significant, this doesn’t mean that alcohol must be avoided entirely. Ayurveda largely considers alcohol to be a toxin that negatively impacts our health. However, the Ayurvedic Charaka Samhita notes that there are certain instances in which it is okay to consume a bit of alcohol—depending on our internal emotional and physical states, age, digestion, season... -
An Ayurvedic Approach to Back Pain
However, while back pain might seem like a mysterious and insurmountable condition, Ayurveda believes that such pain is never something we should resign ourselves to—nor do we deserve to live in such a state. If we are attuned to both our internal state and our environment, we can identify sources of imbalance and institute effective lifestyle changes that can lead to long-lasting results.
