Divya Alter is a prolific voice in the world of Ayurveda. She and her husband are the co-founders of the Ayurvedic culinary school, Bhagavat Life, Bhagavat Life, and Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Diyva also authored the book  What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen, an accessible guidebook for bringing the ancient science into your kitchen and daily life. Diyva has...

For the premier episode of The UMA Elements podcast, Shrankhla talks with Stacey Lindsay, a multimedia journalist and writer. Over the course of her career, Stacey has held positions as a new anchor and reporter, a magazine writer, and a producer. As the articles editor of goop, Stacey covered the topics of civics, design, money, and career health, and helped to launch several new...

Research has shown that Abhyanga self-massage increases your flexibility and range of motion, decreases aches & pains, improves mood and decreases stress. Importantly, self-massage is a great way to check in with your body.

Get to Know the Indian Gooseberry! Also known as Amla Oil, Indian Gooseberry Oil has long been celebrated in Ayurveda for hair growth, strength and shine.

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of our top essential oils picks for uplifting mood and creating positivity

Flash Card: Soak in the anti-aging goodness of skin-superstar Pomegranate Oil!

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of our top essential oils picks for improving energy and enhancing focus & mental clarity

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of the best essential oils for hair growth, reversing hair damage, preventing hair loss, and more!

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of our top essential oils picks for stress relief

After some rigorous – and occasionally messy – experimentation, we’ve chosen our top 7 hair oils for taming your mane. 

Carrier oils play a central role in optimal absorption of the essential oils, and bring a plethora of benefits - through their unique antioxidants and vitamins - in nourishing, protecting and strengthening the skin.

If there ever were a season to want to feel great in your skin, while staying strong against all the temptations, it's summer. We get it. And fortunately so does Ayurveda. This 5000-year system of medicine has created the perfect summer eating plan—full of ancient wisdom to keep you feeling and looking healthy.

Ayurveda offers structured guidance and many useful tips for prepping your body for summer - from the inside out! Whether it’s making sure you’re eating the right foods, or preventing the dreaded belly bloat, Ayurveda has the tools you need to feel confident in your body this summer.

Learn About Lavender: In 30 Seconds!

UMA Wellness Experts catalog key Ayurvedic tips on what to eat, how to eat and when to eat - to break down foods effectively for minimal bloating!

It's loved for its juicy, pulpy, sweet meat, but beyond its nutrients, grapefruit is also brilliant for its ability to clarify skin, unclog pores, and aid in better circulation.

Carrier oils are usually cold pressed from fruits and nuts, and have strong penetrative abilities that allow them to carry botanically derived essential oils into the skin. 

Essential oils have long been some of the primary ingredients in the most celebrated anti aging skincare products. Here are some of the best essential oils for helping improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Allow us to indulge you on a virtual trip to India, Sandalwood's native country, to learn more about the ancient history of this tree and its power-packed oil that boasts unparalleled skin and wellness benefits.

This fresh, fruity oil, made by cold-pressing the seeds of a pomegranate, is lightweight, hyper-absorbent, and packed with antioxidants – for unparalleled effects on skin, hair, and overall health!

While depression is typically attributed to a Kapha imbalance, Pitta and Vata based depression can occur, too. Kapha depression is often characterized by a lack of energy, while Pitta manifests as agitation, and Vata as anxiety.

Take comfort in the fact that you’re not the only person asking that question. Take greater comfort in the fact that this is your body’s way of telling you where the problem lies, and how you can most quickly find the solution.

This ever popular oil is called “liquid gold” for a reason – it’s extracted from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, and is chock full of fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, which give it serious restorative power.

Yes, Yoga works just at well at facial toning and detox as it does for the rest of your body! These exercises rooted in ancient Yogic wisdom can have a major impact on the elasticity and the tone of your face—giving it that healthy, youthful look.

UMA Oil Files: The Very Best Oils for Oily/ Combination Skin and Enlarged Pores

Better than your daily dose of fresh orange juice! See why we love this luxurious essential oil made from precious orange blossoms.

Our favorite, supercharged but simple, 2-3 ingredient face masks - ultimate complexion saviors and soul-care warriors! Try them this weekend.

The UMA Oil Files will detail several popular - as well as niche and undiscovered - oils that address your most pressing skincare questions on oils. This file covers the best essential and carrier oils for dry skin. 

Because. “Gosh, I just love my cellulite.”- Said no woman ever.

A number of essential oils can decrease cortisol levels, which rise when we are under stress. You may know this reaction as the fight-or-flight response.

Within Ayurveda, energy is a function of the Kapha principle and feelings of lethargy can be attributed to an imbalance in the body’s Kapha.

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.

Ayurveda can be a transformative - and beautifully simple - tool for helping you achieve your health and beauty goals. We discuss our top tips for optimal weight management, supple skin, superior sleep - and more!

Headaches come in a variety of flavors. Understanding what type of headache you may be experience can give you clues into how to change lifestyle habits to mitigate them.

Though not the sexiest thing to talk about, gut health is the very foundation of skin health and well being according to Ayurveda (and personal experience). Ayurvedic DIY remedies can provide vital relief from the toughest stomach woes like bloating, gas and heartburn. 

Are essential oils safe to use during pregnancy (or while nursing)? Pregnancy puts – as it rightly should – many of our diet and lifestyle choices under a strict lens of safety – and understanding what you put ON you is just as important as what you put IN you. With that in mind, we have pulled together this guide on the use of...

Tea has been used for thousands of years among dozens of societies as effective treatments for beauty, wellness, and health concerns. Follow along as we highlight a few of our favorite ingredients that you can enjoy the health benefits from a cup of tea or in one of our products. 

Ayurveda, which takes a comprehensive view of an individual's physical and emotional conditions, attributes anxiety to aggravated Prana-Vata, a subsidiary of Vata dosha which is associated with worry, anxiety & depression.

Great hair is more than skin deep, even more than scalp deep. Within Ayurveda, it’s actually gut deep. Many Ayurvedic suggestions and remedies for hair growth start with foods you should consume - and avoid!

Eating for your dosha type is not only a great way to keep the body in shape, but an important part of ensuring that your Ayurvedic treatments and lifestyles are getting you the most optimal impact.

A core philosophy in Ayurveda is that a healthy inside is necessary for a healthy outside. This approach is particularly significant in the management of some of the hardest-to-treat skin conditions like rosacea and adult acne.

Triphala is a polyherbal blend that has long been revered for its nourishing, cleansing, and balancing properties.

It’s not just a coincidence that your favorite yoga instructor always seems to be wearing an otherworldly glow..

After the acne has gone, painful memories of it remain. Banish the bad juju with lemon juice, apple cider and more natural remedies from Ayurveda!

A few extra minutes each morning can rev up your mind and body – for all around wellness, and skin that is radiant from the inside out!

According to Ayurveda, nail reading can offer important clues about our health. The color, texture and shape can help you identify your dosha, point to possible deficiencies and signal when to detox!

This Ayurvedic, wholly natural, detox will help you remove impurities from the body, reset your digestive system, balance your blood sugar, and revitalize your energy levels, all of which will also have a profound impact on your mental and emotional well-being.

There’s a reason Ayurveda is so often touted as the ultimate solution for common ailments. Incorporating ancient Ayurvedic practices into your routine can help with anything, from getting a better night’s sleep to achieving thicker brows. 

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. 

The top Ayurvedic and natural remedies to help manage allergy symptoms.

Each of these nature-based solutions can be prepared easily within the home using common kitchen ingredients—and they leave the skin nourished, cleansed, and pure.

It's a star adaptogen that seems to be finding space in everyone's cabinet, tea, or morning supplement regimen. But why? What makes this herb such a powerhouse—and why are so many people reaching for it in many forms?