A Journey of Presence and Connection 2025 has moved swiftly and quietly. The year began with a sense of openness and curiosity, and now we are nearing its end, looking back at all that unfolded. It has been a year of deep learning, subtle shifts, and a growing sense of gratitude. That gratitude has become a steady practice for me. It reminds me that health, stability, family, belonging, and purpose are gifts to be acknowledged with presence and care. This theme of presence co

In today’s wellness climate, the appeal of ancient grains has found a new champion: millets. These hardy, nutrient-dense grains are being hailed as miracle foods. They're gluten-free, rich in fiber, and a seemingly perfect substitute for modern staples like wheat and rice. But while the enthusiasm is understandable, it also risks flattening centuries of wisdom embedded in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda. What if the current millet movement, instead of reconnecting

This summer, during our trip to Pune, I was invited to speak at Savitribai Phule University on the topic of my Ayurvedic approach in the West. I was slightly surprised when I first received the invitation—after all, my audience would be Ayurvedic professionals in India, many of whom have gone through rigorous, hands-on training, sometimes even growing herbs and preparing decoctions as part of their education. Could I really add value? They persuaded me that they were deeply i

Bob Dylan’s famous ballad “ The Answer my Friend, is Blowin in the Wind ,” seems to aptly summarize my learning about wind in Ayurveda. The winds that pass over a land are not just atmospheric—they shape the inner winds of the body and mind. How we feel, what we eat, even our clarity of thought—these shift with the direction of the breeze. To live in balance, one must not resist the wind, but listen to it. What if we could listen to the wind from the foundations of Ayurveda,

As someone who has walked the path of Ayurveda and mentored many others along it, I’m often asked, “Which Ayurveda college is the best?”...

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Last year, we had a new addition to our kitchen. While my values are traditional and I really like things from scratch, I am also a huge...

When it comes to healthy eating, we often find ourselves caught between the idea of what’s nutritious and what’s enjoyable. We’ve all...

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For over a decade, raw milk has been a cornerstone of my kitchen. My journey began with Schoch Family Farmstead , whose raw milk has been...

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" Geetanjali, I've tried everything to lose weight, but nothing works ," Leela (name anonymous), my middle-aged client said with a heavy...

Just when we thought our future was all set, the universe handed us an unexpected twist! Last year, we sold our cozy home of seven years...

Immersing myself in the practice of Ayurveda over the past decade has been a profoundly rewarding and occasionally challenging journey....

When I was 26, I found myself struggling with something I never thought would be a big deal: constipation. It seemed like such a common...