Lauren Gernady
Lauren Gernady is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, a 500-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher, a graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurvedic (KSA), and a former intern and Academic Coordinator of KSA. Now residing in Vermont, Lauren oversees the curriculum development and academic arm of the Mahatma School of Ayurvedic. With a deep commitment to the study of Vedic traditions, Lauren spreads her love of Ayurvedic, yoga, and jyotish through writing, teaching, mentoring, and 1:1 consultations. Deeply steeped in these ancient practices, she has an empirical understanding of the transformational power of Ayurvedic through diet, lifestyle interventions, clinical work, and Pañcakarma.
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Resources
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To Nap or Not to Nap? Ayurveda Has the Answer
Here's Ayurveda's advice on if, when, and how to nap.
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Self-Care the Ayurvedic Way
Explore at-home treatments with an Ayurvedic philosophy.
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Dating for Your Dosha
Whether you're single and ready to mingle, or just embarking on a new relationship, Ayurveda offers a way to better understand what makes your partner tick.
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Are Smoothies Really Good for You? Here’s What Ayurveda Says
When we talk about food in the Kripalu School of Ayurveda (KSA), there's always a student who wants to know where Ayurveda stands on the topic of smoothies. Here's the deal.
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How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep with Ayurveda
Lauren Gernady, a Kripalu Faculty member, describes how Ayurveda views insomnia; explains why different doshas (Ayurvedic constitutions) experience wakefulness at different times of night; and offers tips for better sleep.
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Kripalu Recipe: Iced Chai
A spicy alternative to iced coffee, and a perfect complement to our chocolate chip cookies!
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Kripalu Recipe: Smoky Vegan Beet Burgers
Scarf these burgers down with lettuce, cheese, pickle, and onions on a sesame seed bun; pan-fry them like beet latkes and serve with a side of applesauce and sour cream; or have them for breakfast topped with an over-easy egg.
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A Planetary Guide to Shelter-in-Place: What to Do, Eat, and Wear According to Vedic Astrology
If self-isolation has you a little disoriented, Jyotish—also known as Vedic astrology—can help you get realigned according to the guidance of each day’s ruling planet.
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Kripalu Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Looking to spice up your dinner repertoire? This recipe from Kripalu’s Lauren Gernady takes the humble brassica to new heights.
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Kripalu Recipe: Custardy Baked Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts
Think of this recipe as a template—oats baked in a creamy custard with a fruit base—and the rest is up to your wildest imaginings.
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How to Isolate According to Your Dosha: An Ayurvedic Guide
When we identify our innate constitutional makeup according to this ancient health science, we get an intuitive map of what makes us each tick—and how we can stay balanced during this challenging time.
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Love and Ojas: Celebrating Chocolate Through the Lens of Ayurveda
Lauren Gernady of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda explains why dark chocolate keeps us in balance, and shares her recipe for Lime Coconut Vegan Truffles.
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Act Now! One More Month to Hibernate
With the days growing longer and just one official month of winter left, it’s time to lean into hibernation. Lauren Gernady of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda has a few tips.
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Kripalu Recipe: Garlicky Cauliflower-Millet Mash
If you went a little hard at the Thanksgiving table, give your digestion a rest with this recipe.
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Kripalu Recipe: An Ayurvedic Spice Blend for Fall
Bursting with Ayurvedic goodness and oh-so-versatile, this blend is a great addition to marinades, sautéed vegetables, salad dressings, soups, and more.
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Kripalu Recipe: Creamy Vegan Zucchini Soup
This soup is quick to make, refreshing, and delicious.
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The Power of Singing, According to Ayurveda
Ayurveda teaches that the inability to speak is not directly due to the tongue; rather, it is due to inhibited or weakened udana vayu. Here's how to strengthen your udana.
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The Healing Properties of Ginger and 3 Ways to Use It
Pungent, sweet, and warming, ginger is the perfect antidote for chill and damp.
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The Sweet Healing Power of Cinnamon
This sweet and heating bark is loaded with medicinal properties—and it’s tridoshic, which means it’s good for all body types.
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Boost Your Immunity with This Ayurvedic Honey, Turmeric, and Spice Remedy
This Ayurvedic remedy is a breeze to whip up—and it's delicious.
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An Ayurvedic Face Wash for Summer
Loaded with cleansing and rejuvenating Ayurvedic herbs, this face wash is just the ticket for sultry summer days.
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Kripalu Recipe: Strawberry Coconut Bites
These treats contain just a trace amount of sugar—only the fructose from the strawberries—but have tons of added benefits, including improved digestion and elimination.
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Kripalu Recipe: Lung Support Tea
If you’re a mucus factory or have an overactive immune system that manifests as seasonal allergies or asthma, try this recipe to support your respiratory system.
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CCF: Ayurveda’s Miracle Tea
When it comes to your digestive system, this tea is a game changer.
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Kripalu Recipe: Ginger Turmeric Tea
Stoke your digestion and strengthen your immune system this winter with a mug of this healing tea.
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Kripalu Recipe: Rosemary Fig Walnut Butter
Walnuts, or “akshota” in Sanskrit, are sweet/hot/sweet: They possess a sweet taste, a heating energetic effect that aids in digestive function, and a sweet, nourishing post-digestive effect.
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Kripalu Recipe: Life-Changing Chia Cereal
Chia seeds are high in linoleic acid, which help the body absorb and assimilate fat-soluble vitamins, and they're full of healthy fats.
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Ayurvedic Remedies for a Late-Winter Sore Throat
Seven home remedies drawn from the wisdom of Ayurveda.
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Cooling Cardamom for Congestion, Indigestion, and More
These delicious pods are full of sweet and cooling seeds that kindle the digestive fire and help clear out excess mucus. And they're delicious in Blueberry Chia Cereal!
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Kripalu Recipe: DIY Gatorade
Stay hydrated with this Ayurvedic electrolyte drink—a DIY Gatorade, made with simple, natural ingredients you can pronounce.
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Kripalu Recipe: Ojas Cookies
These nourishing cookies build ojas, or vital essence. The recipe includes almonds and dates, lauded in Ayurveda as ojas-producing superfoods, and cinnamon and cardamom, which offer both flavor and medicinal benefits.
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Which Direction Do You Sleep In? According to Ayurveda, It Matters
According to vastu shastra, the Hindu version of feng shui, the direction in which your head points while you slumber matters.
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Ayurveda Life Hacks: Easy Ways to Bring This Ancient Health Science into Your Life
Here are modifications of some of Ayurveda’s traditional lifestyle and diet recommendations that make this ancient science more accessible and practical in today’s world.
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Kripalu Recipe: DIY Oat Milk
According to Ayurveda, oats are warming, heavy, and oily, a perfect antidote to the colder months.
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Kripalu Recipe: Agni Nectar
About 20 minutes before eating a big meal, down a shot of agni nectar, and you'll digest with more ease and grace.
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The Health Benefits of Tongue Scraping, and How to Do It
Tongue scraping, or jihwa prakshalana, is a traditional part of Ayurvedic self-care and also a great way to check in with your body each morning.
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The Energetics of Ice Cream, According to Ayurveda
If you savor frequent trips to your local scoop spot, here are a few Ayurvedic strategies to make this delicious food more friendly for your body.
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What Is Ojas, and How Can I Get More of It?
Ojas influences everything from our immunity, digestion, physical strength, and the health of our skin to our spiritual inclination, sleep, and mood.
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To Ice or Not to Ice? The Ayurvedic Question
Before you reach for that glass of ice water, let’s investigate the merits of ice water versus tepid water through the lens of Ayurveda.
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Everyday Ayurveda for Summer: Neem to Prevent and Treat Bug Bites
Summer is upon us, and with it come the mosquitoes and black flies. Here's an all-natural recipe that does double duty as an insect repellent and a salve to soothe bites.
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Kripalu Recipe: Multigrain Autumn Cereal
Fall is the time to invite more grounding, warming foods into your diet, like this breakfast recipe from Lauren Gernady, Academic Coordinator for the Kripalu School of Ayurveda.
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Seven Ayurvedic Tips to Keep Spring Allergies at Bay
When we change our eating and lifestyle habits to reflect the season, we can combat allergy symptoms as soon or sometimes before they arise.
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What to Wear Every Day of the Week, According to Vedic Astrology
Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, offers a daily color theory for pacifying the planets that can be a helpful tool in the midst of a wardrobe crisis.
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Black Pepper: A Fiery Tonic to Use Every Day
The common black peppercorn has a bounty of medicinal properties, and it's easy to add to your daily diet.
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Kripalu Recipe: Winter Breakfast Cereal
Oatmeal is earthy and grounding, while cinnamon stimulates the digestive fire, increases circulation, and regulates blood sugar.
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Kripalu Recipe: Sweet Spice Blend
Consisting of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, this trifecta is a perfect accompaniment to any sweet dish, and it has tons of health benefits.
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How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer Using Essential Oils
Lauren Gernady of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda offers her DIY hand sanitizer recipe, and gives us a history lesson in essential oils.
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Creating an Ayurvedic Morning Routine in Seven Easy Steps
How you start your day is a good indicator of how the rest of it will pan out. So why not kick it off with Ayurveda on your side?
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The Pathogen-Busting, Immunity-Boosting Power of Garlic
A universal medicine, garlic is not only delicious, but also has an impressive list of health benefits.
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Favorite Quarantine Foods from Our Faculty
We asked our teachers what they’ve been whipping up in their home kitchens during isolation.
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Kripalu Recipe: Red Pumpkin Dahl with Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds are chock full of flavor, highly beneficial to the gut, and incredibly heating—making them a great spice to incorporate into your dishes during the colder months.
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10 Ayurvedic Stress Busters for the Holidays
The holiday season is here! If your stress levels are rising, Ayurveda can help you boost your resilience.
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How to Eat in Summer, According to Ayurveda
In hot temperatures, pitta (one of the three Ayurvedic doshas, or qualities) can get out of balance, leading to skin irritation, indigestion, and frustration. Here are six tips for choosing foods that cool your body and calm your mood.
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