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An Ayurvedic Guide to Menopause
To be sure, menopause carries with it unique challenges—especially for those who work, raise children or have other obligations that make it hard to find time to prioritize one’s health. However, when viewed with an Ayurvedic lens, menopause is not something to be feared or dreaded. Instead, it is a natural stage of life that, like all stages of life, presents both difficulties and... -
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Ayurvedic Approach to Womanhood, Feelings, & Relationships
There are so many ways to celebrate Mother’s Day and the powers of womanhood, regardless of one’s status as a mother. For those looking to reflect or to learn different practices for honoring one’s womanhood, Ayurveda offers a number of insightful perspectives on women’s mental, physical and emotional well-being and health. -
Why Journaling Is a Powerful Wellness Exercise for Everyone, Everywhere: A Q&A with R.A. Leslie
The practice of journaling honors private contemplation and unlocks the power it holds, unveiling a deep wisdom formed in ancient India. -
What Letting Go of ‘Wellness’ Talk Did for Me
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. -
Voices of UMA: Q&A with Jane on How She Learned to Love 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. -
Mom Knows Best (Especially When it Comes to Beauty)
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. -
An Aesthetic Nurse Gives Us the At-Home Skincare Tips We Need Right Now
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. -
A Functional Ayurveda Doctor on Understanding and Managing 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. -
Finding Freedom by Going Deep
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. -
Clean Foundation, A Game-Changer for Hair, and More Things Our Founder Swears By
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. -
Honest, Accessible, and Incredibly Freeing Wellness Advice from an Ayurveda and Yoga Specialist
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. -
A Minute with Sahara Rose: The Renowned Ayurvedic Author Who Is Modernizing the Ancient Science
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 Minute with Carson Meyer: The Birth Doula and C & The Moon Founder on Why the Environment Plays a Role in Our Self-Care
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. -
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... -
3 Bloggers You Should Follow Right Now
Whenever our week starts to feel a little lackluster, one of our perk-up-quick tricks is scrolling through the latest posts from our favorite bloggers. We know we’re not the only ones who go online for inspiration, and that the world of lifestyle bloggers is vast, which is why we’re sharing three of our top picks for who to follow right now. Each of these... -
Behind-the-Scenes: The Oscars Beauty Scoop from an Insider
We’ve been fawning over all the epic red carpet looks from this awards season, which is why we jumped at the chance to find out Oscars beauty trends and tips from an insider: TV host Diane Mizota. Read on to find out her beauty secrets and her favorite red carpet beauty trends. Why are you going to the Oscars this year? Have you...