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QUESTION:

Why should we take Triphala? (Triphala is an Ayurvedic blend of three fruits.) It is commonly used as a gentle bowel tonic and to support digestion, but there is no conclusive scientific evidence that it "cleanses the body of toxins."

ANSWER:

First, it is important to understand that many practitioners of conventional Western medicine reject the idea that toxic metabolic waste can accumulate in the body. They maintain that the body's elimination systems naturally and efficiently remove waste products without requiring any special intervention or regulation. In their view, the excretory system is sufficiently active and self-regulating.

This may be true for someone living on a fruitarian or, at the very least, a raw-food diet. However, with virtually every other type of diet, we unfortunately observe a very different reality.

Throughout the years, we've encountered the same question over and over again: Why is a detox needed? What is it for? Do I really need it?

The answer is simple: Almost everyone does.

(Disclaimer: unless you've done thorough detoxes before and have lived on a fruitarian diet for years.)

Yes - even if you're vegetarian. Even if you're vegan. Even if you are (or are striving to be) a raw vegan.

Detoxification is actually an ancient healing modality.

Many people also ask what makes our detox program different. The answer is that it's rooted in the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda. It's a 3-week guided journey where we stand by your side every step of the way, helping you maximize the benefits and supporting you throughout the entire process.

Please join me on Monday, May 18, 1-3pm!

A gentle reset for body and mind: begin with a deeply restorative yoga practice to unwind and recharge, then move into practical gut restoration guidance to support digestion and overall wellbeing. We’ll close with a live salad demo—simple, nourishing recipes you can easily bring into your everyday life for a healthier, more balanced gut.

Please join me! Register:

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About the event

What if the way you’ve been trying to “balance your doshas” is missing the bigger picture?

In this immersive 2-hour talk, we’ll explore the often-overlooked side of Ayurveda: how doshas, when out of balance, can quietly disrupt your physical health, emotional stability, and clarity of mind - and how, when aligned, they become powerful forces that support vitality, focus, and resilience.

But we won’t stop at the conventional approach.

Moving beyond mainstream Ayurveda, we’ll introduce the deeper, pranic perspective: how the flow of life force (prana) governs everything, and how increasing it naturally brings the doshas into harmony without constant micromanagement.

Inner and outer, intrinsic and extrinsic, how do they corelate, how does the consciousness transpire through these plains?

To bring forth life in the form we know it the universal consciousness unfolds in stages, creating realms where it weaves energies into fabric of existence layer by layer until the final form appears. It manifests through 5 such layers culminating in separated form of life, comprising a living entity.

The innermost spiritual sheath, unburdened by either gross or subtle physical nature, pure, omni-present, ever existing, beyond time and distance. It is fundamental principle for all of the creation, yet unbound by it, standing apart, observing sequential evolution of its materializing diversity. This sheath is called Anandamaya kosha in Sanskrit – the spiritual realm, the field of unmanifest divine totality, the everlasting ocean of bliss beyond imaginable.

The sheath emerging out of inspiration of the spiritual realm is the mind, namely its…

Divine origin is not abstract; it is the initiating force that designs existence itself. Before any physical form appears, the Life itself has been being conceived in Love by our divine Father and Mother in a subtle blueprint: a field where realms are created, souls are invited to enter and given the opportunity to evolve through independent experience.

This creative impulse begins with divine inspiration - the original seed that unfolds into cosmic consciousness and gives rise to the whole existence. That seed is

Prana: the living force that holds both the full potential and the precise blueprint for creation. From Prana everything evolves - from the most subtle layers of consciousness to the densest material forms.

At its highest expression, Prana - the great life force differentiates into three primary currents of consciousness – the positive channel of energy, that precede and shape physical reality and 5 universal elements…

Metabolism isn’t just about burning calories; it’s the body’s entire life-support system. At its core, it runs on four essential functions: absorbing nutrients, clearing out waste, converting energy, and repairing tissues. But here’s the real question: how does the body keep all of this in balance when it’s NOT getting its usual supply of food? Today, we’re diving into how metabolism adapts, sustains itself, and stays in equilibrium, even in the absence of regular nutrition.

What most people recognize and live by as metabolism is built around constant intake: three daily meals, supplements, and essential compounds. This dominant model can be called “hot energy synthesis”: a “matter to energy” system of conversion.

It’s a dense, consumption-driven mode of operation. The body breaks down physical substances using potent digestive acids and enzymes, extracting energy at a cost, producing significant waste and toxins in the process. That waste then creates even more demand…

The dominant belief for centuries, even millennia, has been that life originates in the physical body, that our energy comes from it, and that we must fuel it through increasingly dense, nutrient-heavy consumption. We’ve built entire systems around extracting and replenishing that physical energy.

But there’s a deeper assumption hiding underneath that, which only few truly question: Is the body itself the source of life?

What if that’s backward?

A modern alternative view, or traditional in ancient times, suggests that life does not begin in the body at all, but in something beyond it, what many would call the spiritual realm and cosmic intelligence. From this perspective, the body isn’t the generator of energy, but a receiver or vessel for it. If that’s the case, then everything changes: the way we think about vitality, nourishment, and even existence itself.

The real question, then, isn’t how the body creates energy, but…

And here's the first question!

Ayahuasca is a psychedelic brew. As such, it affects all senses and alters thinking and perception. Any stimulant/substance that alters your state of consciousness throws your energy out of balance. It’s a road to nowhere… most of the time. It won’t lead to growth - on the contrary, it will drain your tapas. It's like "stealing a sneak peek" before you are allowed to see the show. If you can't yet reach subtle realms in your meditation, it means the doors are closed for you at the moment; and prying them open with the help of a "crowbar" in the form of a consciousness-bending tool is not a good idea in the long run. There is a lot more to it if we were to go deeper, but I think this works as an explanation.

It's far better to practice yoga and meditation, do inner…