Articles & Resources
Literature on the topics of yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, ritual, healing and whole living.
A brief guide of Ayurvedic wisdom to align with the energetics of Autumn - also known as Vata Season. Fall is the season of letting go, release, culminations & endings. It can signal a time of change and an invitation to turn inward. These practices include diet, lifestyle, exercise and other sensory rituals to invite more energy, inspiration and vitality into body and mind.
An overview of the Vedic four universal aims of human life and journal prompts to explore your relationship to prosperity, pleasure, purpose and liberation.
Co-regulation is a powerful and primal process for calming the nervous system during times of stress. We are social creatures. We thrive in community and connection. Coregulation starts in the womb, and evolves throughout our lifetime.
Discover self-regulation techniques for nervous system health and emotional resilience through your 5 senses.
In Ayurveda there are many ways we can support the subtle essence that is called ‘ojas,’ otherwise known as our immune boosting life force, luster and vitality. Of the many ways to bolster physiological resilience and wellbeing is through maintenance and care for our lymphatic system. Here are 5 practices to revitalize and support our lymph.
Many would say today’s world is driven by pitta and vata forces - the fire that fuels our movement movement and striving for more. And when it excess, these energetic forces fragments our energy and can leave us feeling drained or depleted. Explore how burnout is experienced by each dosha and 12 practices to replenish your reserves.
Whether you are a van lifer, an avid traveler, or just love life on the road, it can be a beautiful mix of exhilarating and exhausting. Ayurveda is an Ancient science of health and longevity that offers a wealth of wisdom on how to maintain balance, vitality and resilience, especially during periods of change and transition. Understand travel from an Ayurvedic perspective and learn various practices that bolster mind-body health during your adventures.
A brief guide of Ayurvedic wisdom to align with the energetics of Spring - also known as Kapha Season. Spring is the season of potential, beginnings, birth, regeneration and renewal. These practices include diet, lifestyle, exercise and other sensory rituals to invite more energy, inspiration and vitality into body and mind.
Travel guide | Camping and Beaches of Baja California | 18 days stretched through Baja California, Mexico is a small taste of the rugged beauty this land has to offer. Slow is the way to savor the ride and really touch the silence that its Nature holds. The true gems are often the reward of adventurous hours down dirt roads. If there is one lesson this slice of time offered, it was that Nature re-attunes the whole body. The thick silence of the desert, the drum of waves on coastal shores were sweet reminders to breathe deeply and embrace the practice of savoring the present.
Nature is an Ancient form of therapy. When we trace our ancestral roots, we remember that being in Nature is inherent to our biology and likely a reason we tend to feel better when we spend time outdoors. Discover the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of spending time in Nature. Explore 8 mindfulness-based practices for cultivating presence and ease while deepening your relationship to nature.
A How-To-Guide for making your own Ayurvedic herbal oil infusions using the crock-pot method. Step by step process along with suggested carrier oils and herbs to pacify each Dosha.
The benefits of a meditation practice are vast and deep. Extending beyond physical health, meditation practices influences one’s mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. As society continues to evolve against the backdrop of capitalism, we bear witness to the ways in which attention is fragmented, challenged and co-opted by increasing distraction. Our attention is one of our most valuable assets. Here are 9 benefits of cultivating a mindfulness and meditation practice.
In our modern world, time is energy. Finding ways to cook wholesome meals and save time can be challenging. Ayurveda advocates for wise cooking and eliminating leftovers, which requires the chef to be creative in time management. Here are 10 tips to help make cooking sacred and fun.
Sleep hygiene is profoundly important for our health and wellbeing. Poor sleep can depress one’s mood, deplete energy level, inhibit focus and concentration, stifle sex drive and more. On the contrary, when we have good rest, our immune system repairs, energy levels replenish, mood boosts, focus is enhanced, relationships are strengthened, and the ripple effect goes on. Ayurveda sees sleep as one of the three pillars of life. Read tips to help encourage restful sleep.
The art of spatial alignment is one that has been practiced for centuries. In Ancient India this science of intentional architecture is called Vastu Shastra. In Ancient China, we know this as Feng Shui. Both have the thread of creating environments that harmonize with the natural elements, incorporate sacred patterns and instill directional alignments.
Why do yogis and mindfulness practitioners believe in the power of the breath? Conscious breathing affects our livelihood, our lifespan, our stress levels and more. It’s our body’s natural purification system and when practiced with intention, has the power to heal old traumas and blockages - physically and energetically. It is our bridge to being present.
Creating boundaries is one of the most powerful ways to reclaim your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Overstimulation impairs our body’s ability to process and digest what we take in through our senses. Here are a few practice to help you refine how you use your energy and balance your relationship with technology.
Establishing a daily routine is foundational to our wellbeing. In the ancient science of Ayurveda, the sages called this “Dinacarya.” There is plenty of research that states routines are beneficial to our stress resilience and mental health. Below are several suggestions as to which self-care rituals you can start to incorporate into your daily routine.
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates
Food is ritual. It sustains our longevity. Often what we eat and how we eat go unnoticed or unappreciated in our daily routine. Here are Ayurvedic principles of healthy digestion and mindful eating.
Abhyanga or oil self-massage is a powerful Ayurvedic practice to incorporate into your dinacarya or daily routine for wellbeing. This self-care practice helps build ojas or our immunity essence and promote longevity. It balances Vata dosha and studies show many psychological and health benefits. Here is how to incorporate it in your daily routine.
Writings for other Publications
Below you will published writings by Gaby Colletta on yoga, meditation, ayurveda and wellness.
Living yoga: The Yamas & Niyamas
Let’s face it: being human isn’t easy. Everyday we are called by curiosity, challenged by confusion and contradiction, confronted with choice, provoked by wonder and awe.
living yoga: Ahimsa from the heart
“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
On the surface it seems simple, yet the embodiment of this principle penetrates the deeper layers of our being.
living yoga: Satya & speaking one's truth
Satya is the second Yama or moral constraint of Patanjali’s Eight Limbed Path of Yoga. In its essence, Satya is our inner truth compass. The Sanskrit derivative “sat” translates to “true nature.” It is the principle that holds a mirror to one’s face and asks for a raw and honest look at one’s thoughts, words, and actions.
The ritual in plant medicine making
Herbal medicine making is a powerful practice rich with intention, connection, and healing. In our modern world, the potency of plant medicine is often overlooked. Yet when we trace its roots, we see that Mother Earth's remedies are long honored across many traditions and cultures.
yoga & ayurveda: a therapy for harmony and balance
While much of the Western World is acquainted with the Ancient practice of Yoga, few know of its deep connection to Ayurveda, the science of life. The science of Ayurveda draws wisdom from the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. Believe it or not, the qualities of these elements appear in a yoga practice. Each asana pose carries an energetic remedy. Understanding how to use the elements in your asana yoga practice will help you bring balance and harmony within.
10 ayurvedic tips to ground vata while travelinG
Travel is a beautiful mix of exhilarating and exhausting. Our curiosity guides us to faraway places, foreign lands, new relationships, rituals unknown, food we’ve never tasted, novelty experiences…you name it. Amidst the expansive nature of travel, it helps to stay grounded and stable. Ayurveda is an ancient healing wisdom and “science of life” that offers many practices and remedies to keep calm and travel on
Turmeric: the root & remedy in ayurvedic healing
Turmeric, botanically known as Curcuma longa, has long been revered as a sacred plant for healers of many traditions. Used as food, medicine, and in ritual, this rhizomatous plant holds a well-respected power.
ayurvedic healing: an introduction to marma
Healing happens on many levels both gross and subtle. We hold the power to heal our bodies with the foods we eat, heal our thoughts with our contemplative practices, and heal our relationships with awareness and conscious action. Marma Therapy is a potent practice of release and renewal on both the physical and energetic planes
yoga nidra: the art of transformation & subtle healing
Yoga Nidra is one of the most powerful practices for self-healing. Only recently has the Western World discovered its transformative medicine. Today, this Ancient Yogic technique of relaxation is used to remedy suffering across the board: from anxiety, stress and PTSD to insomnia and cancer – these are just a fraction of the conditions healed. So what is Yoga Nidra?.
A holiday gift guide to make seasonal giving more conscious, heart driven and intentional. Here are ways to practice yogic and ayurvedic principles, small business gift ideas and DIY options.