Vandana Wellness

13/10/2026

The Ayurvedic Winter Digestive Drink #| Amla for Agni & Gut Health

Winter can slow digestion, leaving you feeling heavy, bloated, and sluggish.

One of my favourite Ayurvedic remedies for this is Amla (Indian Gooseberry)—a remarkable fruit known for supporting digestion while helping to keep excess heat (Pitta) in balance.

Unlike most sour foods that tend to increase heat in the body, amla is unique. It has a cooling energy while still encouraging healthy digestive fire (Agni).

My simple pre-lunch digestive drink contains:
🍈 Amla powder 1/4 tsp
🫚 ginger 4-5 thin slices
🍋 Fresh lime juice 1/2
🌿 Mint 4-5 leaves
🧂 Black salt- a pinch
🌶️ Black pepper - a pinch
🍯 Honey - 1/2 tsp

Blend everything with a little water and enjoy before lunch.

Ayurvedic benefits include:
✨ Helps reduce digestive stagnation
✨ Supports healthy bowel movements
✨ Kindles Agni without aggravating Pitta
✨ Rich in natural Vitamin C (one of nature’s richest sources)
✨ Helps balance Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
✨ A wonderful support during the colder winter months

Remember, Ayurveda is about choosing the right remedy for the right person. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, seek personalised advice before adding new herbs to your routine.

Have you ever tried Amla? Let me know in the comments.

05/10/2026

What if ADHD isn’t the problem?

In Yoga, we’re taught not to identify with anything and certainly not to judge ourselves by a label.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, ADHD can be viewed through the lens of Vata: creativity, quick thinking, adaptability, spontaneity and the ability to see outside the box.

These can be incredible strengths.

The challenge comes when Vata becomes excessive or difficult to regulate, affecting the nervous system, sleep, digestion, eating patterns and our ability to feel grounded.

So perhaps the question isn’t, “How do I fix my ADHD?”

Perhaps it’s:

“How do I understand my system and learn to regulate it?”

I’ve spent much of my life learning how to work with my own fast-moving brain — through Yoga, Ayurveda, lifestyle, nervous-system regulation and the little tools that help me come back into balance.

You don’t have to put yourself in a box.

Understand yourself. Work with yourself. And learn how to thrive in the way you are wired.

If ADHD is part of your world, personally or through someone you love, I’d love to hear your experience.

01/10/2026

Oct / Nov: Navratri • Hormones • Sujok • Bhagavad Gita & More

03/09/2026

Bloating & Gas?

Feeling heavy, bloated or gassy after eating? Explore this simple Ayurvedic + Sujok practice using ajwain (carom seeds) to support digestion and stimulate your body’s natural energy pathways.

01/09/2026

Blocked sinuses, allergies, pollen irritation or that constant foggy feeling in your head?

In the Yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, cleansing the nasal passages is an important part of supporting clear breathing and healthy daily rhythms.

This little pot may look unusual, but it can become your best friend. 🌿

Nasal cleansing, when practised correctly, can help to:
✨ Clear and irrigate the nasal passages
✨ Support easier, clearer breathing
✨ Remove accumulated mucus and irritants
✨ Enhance your sense of smell and taste
✨ Create a feeling of clarity and lightness in the head
✨ Support your pranayama and meditation practice

I’ve been practising this for over 21 years, and it has become a non-negotiable part of my own self-care routine.

The key is learning how to do it properly, using the correct technique and combining it with the appropriate breathing practice.

I run workshops throughout the year where I guide you through the process step by step.

If you’re ready to make this your new best friend, get in touch to find out about the next workshop. 🌿

28/08/2026

Got a cold? Trick this ginger hack

Congested? Blocked sinuses? Feeling the heaviness of a cold coming on?

Here’s a simple practice inspired by Ayurveda and Sujok Therapy 🌿

In Ayurveda, fresh ginger is known for its warming and stimulating qualities. Combined with the principle of stimulating areas that correspond with the face and sinus region, this simple practice may help support the body’s natural ability to clear congestion.

Simply grate fresh ginger and use the juice externally around the corresponding areas of the hands.

It might sound a little unusual… but sometimes the simplest remedies are the most powerful. 😉

🌿 Give it a try and let me know what you think!

18/04/2026

April Newsletter: Your body is not broken, something is out of sync -

Over two sessions, empower yourself by seeing your unique body type through the lens of Ayurveda. You will learn how to harmonise your daily functions of digestion, elimination, sleep, moods, emotions and mindset