Resources
General Planetary Remedies - FREE download!
One of the most empowering aspects of Vedic Astrology is the usage of planetary remedies. We can easily support planets in our charts- and therefore the areas they govern in our lives - by aligning with the planets in a number of ways: by wearing gemstones associated with the planet, eating specific foods, wearing certain colors, chanting planetary mantras, connecting with certain deities, people and activities on a daily basis or for an extended period of time. While it’s easy to dress in the colors of the planet of the day, the key to planetary remedies is intention and conscientious alignment. While it is best to get personalized remedies based on your own birth chart, my free planetary remedies download can support you to align with the planets in a general way, and to dive deeper into working with their energies in your daily life. This list is not exhaustive, but does focus on what is accessible to most people.
Abhyanga:
Ayurvedic Oil Massage
An Ayurvedic self massage with warm oil before bathing is one of the cornerstones of Ayurveda. It hydrates the skin, supports the nervous system, and helps calm the mind. More importantly, the process is deeply nourishing on many levels. In Sanksrit, even the word for oil - “sneha” - also means love. Below is an excellent article by Dr. Claudia Welch with references from the classic Ayurvedic texts on how and when to do abhyanga, its benefits and contraindications. As always check, please with a practitioner to make sure it’s appropriate for you.
Basic Pranayama
“Nadi Shodhana, also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing, is a powerful breathing practice with wide reaching benefits. Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning 'channel' or 'flow' and shodhana means 'purification.' Therefore, nadi shodhana is primarily aimed at clearing and purifying the subtle channels of the mind-body organism, while balancing its masculine and feminine aspects. It is pacifying for all three doshas and is a suitable practice for most anyone. Benefits Nadi Shodhana:
Infuses the body with oxygen
Clears and releases toxins
Reduces stress and anxiety
Calms and rejuvenates the nervous system
Helps to balance hormones
Supports clear and balanced respiratory channels
Helps to alleviate respiratory allergies that cause hay fever, sneezing or wheezing
Balances solar and lunar, masculine and feminine energies
Fosters mental clarity and an alert mind
Enhances the ability to concentrate
Brings balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain”
Text from Banyan Botanicals
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Grounding Pranayama VIsualization Meditation
Here’s a simple meditation focusing on the breath that can help you feel more grounded and rooted in your body. You can do this anytime you’re feeling overwhelmed and you need to recenter yourself.
Basic Ayurvedic Guidelines for Nutrition
Incompatible food combining: Link and FREE DOWNLOAD
Often times we unknowingly eat foods that do not digest well together, for example: yogurt and fruit, or milk and eggs. This “incompatible food combining” can contribute to indigestion right away, and potentially to other health issues in the future since so many imbalances take root in the GI tract. While it is best to have a proper Ayurvedic consultation with an experienced practitioner, this basic Ayurvedic principle of what not to eat together is a simple way we can all better support our digestive health right away. Save or print out the FREE DOWNLOAD Incompatible Food Combining PDF below for your kitchen. Read further on the subject with the link provided.
VPK Foods to Favor & Avoid
A list of foods to favor and to avoid according to your Ayurvedic doshic type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) or for the imbalance you are experiencing.
Free Video Lectures with Dr. Vasant Lad
The Ayurvedic Institute and AyurPrana (created by my classmates from the Ayurvedic Institute) offer many free videos, lectures, pujas and meditations. To sit and study directly with Dr. Lad was one of the greatest opportunities of my life. I am grateful these organizations are making his wisdom so accessible, and am happy to share these resources.
Phases of the Moon 2025 with dates in Eastern time
🌕 Monday, January 13 at 17:27 p.m. Full Moon Punarvasu 29°47 Gemini
🌑 Wednesday, January 29 at 7:35 a.m. New Moon Shravana 15°38 Capricorn
🌕 Wednesday, February 12 at 8:53 a.m. Full Moon Ashlesha 29°53 Cancer
🌑 Thursday, February 27 at 19:44 p.m. New Moon Satabhishak 15°27 Aquarius
🌕 Friday, March 14 at 2:55 a.m. Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Uttara Phalguni 29°44 Leo
🌑 Saturday, March 29 at 6:57 a.m., New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse Uttara Bhadrapada 14°47 Pisces
🌕 Saturday, April 12 at 20:22 p.m. Full Moon Chitra 29°07 Virgo
🌑 Sunday, April 27 at 15:31 p.m. New Moon Bharani 13°34 Aries
🌕 Monday, May 12 at 12:56 p.m. Full Moon Vishakha 28°00 Libra
🌑 Monday, May 26 at 23:02 p.m. New Moon Rohini 11°52 Taurus
🌕 Wednesday, June 11 at 3:44 a.m. Full Moon Jyeshtha 26°26 Scorpio
🌑 Wednesday, June 25, at 6:31 a.m. New Moon Ardra 9°54 Gemini
🌕 Thursday, July 10 at 16:37 p.m. Full Moon Purva Ashadha 24°37 Sagittarius
🌑 Thursday, July 24 at 15:11 p.m. New Moon Pushya 7°55 Cancer
🌕 Saturday, August 9 at 3:54 a.m. Full Moon Shravana 22°46 Capricorn
🌑 Saturday, August 23 at 2:06 a.m. New Moon Magha 6°10 Leo
🌕 Sunday, September 7 at 14:09 p.m. Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Purva Bhadrapada 21°09 Aquarius
🌑 Sunday, September 21 at 15:54 p.m. New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse Uttara Phalguni 4°52 Virgo
🌕 Monday, October 6 at 23:48 p.m. Full Moon Revati 19°55 Pisces
🌑 Tuesday, October 21 at 8:25 a.m. New Moon Chitra 4°08 Libra
🌕 Thursday, November 5 at 8:19 a.m. Full Moon Bharani 19°09 Aries
🌑 Thursday, November 20 at 1:47 a.m. New Moon Anuradha 3°58 Scorpio
🌕 Thursday, December 4 at 18:14 p.m. Full Moon Rohini 18°50 Taurus
🌑 Friday, December 19 at 20:43 p.m. New Moon Mula 4°11 Sagittarius
🌕 Monday, January 3, 2026 at 5:02 a.m. Full Moon Ardra 18°48 Gemini