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How Ayurveda Inspired a Wellness Chef (Plus, Her Nurturing Take on Traditional Chai)
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. -
Ayurvedic Life Wisdom from UMA's Founder, Shrankhla Holecek
For Shrankhla Holecek, Ayurveda has been a pillar in her life since she was born. As a child growing up in India she would watch her parents perform rituals and prepare foods with the utmost intention. From this, Shrankhla learned to foster a deep connection to herself. -
Dr. Zohreh Sadeghi On Finding Wellness, Liberation, and a New Career Path with Ayurveda
Dr. Zohreh Sadeghi knew she wanted Ayurveda to be her life's work after her first Panchakarma treatment. "Once I was done with the entire course of the treatment, I felt like a new person; as if I had just hit a reset button on my body and mind." -
An Ayurvedic Chef on Eating for Wellness and Beauty
Ayurveda "goes so deep into food, on a vibrational level," says Divya Alter, author, Ayurvedic chef, and owner of Divya's Kitchen in New York. -
A Minute with Sasha Plavsic: The ILIA Founder on Transparency in Beauty, Innovation, and Facing Fear
"Fear is the only thing holding you back, says Plavsic. "And whenever there is an up, there is always a down." -
Ayurvedic Massage for Our Wellness and Beauty Routines: A Q&A with Kari Thies
It's easy to dismiss massage as an indulgence; something we relegate to holidays or special occasions. But for decades research has shown it's more than a luxury. Massage has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation, alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms, ease anxiety, headaches, and digestive disorders, and help with insomnia. -
A Minute with Lan Jaenicke: The Clothing Designer on Creativity, Natural Beauty, and the Virtue of Focus
"Women are the most beautiful when they feel like themselves," says designer Lan Jaenicke. "It's not about a label, it's not about a look, it's not about a trend, it's about confidence and being comfortable." -
The Power of Candice Forness' Ayurvedic Facial Massage
Candice Forness believes in the direct connection between health and beauty. Her coveted Ayurvedic Facial Massage is an incredible holistic treatment that can "make people younger while they nap," incorporating massage and energy work to honor one's skin, spirit, and overall wellbeing. -
An Herbalist on the Benefits of Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage
LaToyia Mays, a certified herbalist and founder of The Laya Center, says Abhyanga massage leaves you feeling invigorated and relaxed—and it aids in better digestion, detoxification, glowing skin, and increased stamina. -
Why Navel Therapy Is a Powerful Self-Care Practice: A Q&A with Heather Baines
Having recently launched our new Navel Therapy Oils, we asked Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Baines AD C-AP for her insight on navel therapy, why it's beneficial for our health, and how the practice is a simple, renewing, blissful act of self-care. -
A Minute with Anne Sage: The Design Maven on Her LA Haunts, Self-Care, and the Easiest Way to Update a Room
Anne Sage has a considered approach to everything, one we greatly admire. We were thrilled to steal a few minutes of her time to talk beauty, Los Angeles, and, of course, her best design tips. -
Evolue Beauty's Jean Seo Shares Her Top Beauty Tips
For over a decade, the founder of Evolue Beverly Hills, Jean Seo, has curated the best collection of products to suit the needs of her discerning celebrity clients. Using her actresses as test bunnies, she created Evolue Skincare for anti-aging, and LUÉ Skin for anti-acne. Her insights will reduce your time spent primping, and enhance your pampering experience. Jean Seo's 7 Simple Tips for Enhancing Natural...