The practice of journaling honors private contemplation and unlocks the power it holds, unveiling a deep wisdom formed in ancient India.

Stacey Lindsay is a multimedia journalist, writer, interviewer, media consultant, and speaker. At UMA, Stacey has led our editorial efforts and co-hosts the UMA Ayurveda Podcast, introducing Ayurveda in meaningful, compelling and understandable ways to our audiences. Here, she discusses her own profound journey with Ayurveda. 

Our new feature, Voices of UMA, spotlights members of the UMA community who have developed their own unique relationship with Ayurveda. In this column, Jane reflects on the Ayurvedic practices and products she loves most, and how she sees Ayurveda as an ideal solution for the challenges of the modern world.

In honor of Mother's Day, we sat down with our founder Shrankhla to talk about the wellness habits, skin care rituals, and Ayurvedic principles passed down to her as a child in India.

We spoke with Rachel Varga, a board certified aesthetic nurse specialist, to garner her tips on how to keep our skin vibrant as we grapple with more stress. 

Stress pervades our lives. But often do we really unpack what it is? The culprit, the actual stress, is often an enigma—which is why we asked Nisha Khanna, MD, to fully unpack it for us. 

So often our ego delivers us stories to make us feel safe—but these narratives can leave us feeling scared, overwhelmed, and anxious. Instead, we can find freedom by going deeper, says mindful health practitioner and coach, Jessie Douglass-Smith McGraw, who unveils the way in this insightful essay.

Shrankhla, is always seeking out new and noteworthy artisanal products. Her only mandate: They must be thoughtfully made. Here's what's in her current rotation. 

Yoga and Ayurveda specialist Ali Cramer offers insight into true wellness that is uplifting and encouraging. She helps us realize that living optimally, and practicing Ayurveda—which she describes as slow, gradual ever-evolving process—is accessible to us all.

Sahara Rose is one of the most profound voices of modern Ayurveda. She manages to make the world’s oldest health system seem and feel incredibly fresh and inclusive.

A through line in Carson Meyer's work and life is simplicity and nature. In everything the birth doula and entrepreneur does, she incorporates only pure, raw ingredients and considers the environment first.

Alia Dalal created this Ayurvedic Chai as an answer to traditional masala tea. A blend of warming spices like cardamom and clove, it helps to nurture during the cold and dry Vata season.