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Remedial Massage vs. Ayurvedic Massage - Which one should I book
At Rainbow Parakeet Ayurveda, I often meet clients who are curious about the difference between a Remedial Massage session and an...
Alena Speed
1 day ago3 min read


Determining your Prakriti (Ayurvedic Constitution)
Have you ever wondered what your Body and Mind Constitution is at birth? You might have heard of Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha but it's a...
Alena Speed
Apr 11 min read


One Day Complete well balanced Meal Plan to build muscle, loose weight and improve digestion (Ayurvedically approved)
It's been a journey trying to have a well balanced nutrition to support hormones, exercise and work needs and overall work, home, life...
Alena Speed
Jan 214 min read


Benefits of Regular Massage Therapy
I am definitely a big fan of a good massage and try to receive some body therapy bi-weekly for various reasons: self-care, general...
Alena Speed
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Hormone Health Breakfast Idea - Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Protein Focus Ayurvedic Recipe I'd love to share this recipe that I recently prepared which ticked a few boxes...
Alena Speed
Nov 11, 20242 min read


The Power of Panchakarma for Women’s Health during life transition from perimenopause, menopause and to post menopause. Why is this my third year of going to India for my Panchakarma Detox?
From about late thirties, we start a gradual transition from Pitta stage of life to Vata stage of life. This transition may take nearly...
Alena Speed
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Rainbow Parakeet Ayurvedic Springtime Spritz (6 Weeks to Balanced Health)
Positive Feedback Loop Magical things happen when you start taking care of your body, day after day, week after week, starting small and...
Alena Speed
Sep 11, 20245 min read


Best Ayurvedic Healing Meal - Kitchari
If you see an Ayurvedic Practitioner, especially in the West, you will most definitely be recommended to cook Kitchari as your number one...
Alena Speed
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Stress and Anxiety reduction via Brain Heart Communication - unique Ayurvedic therapy - Heart (Hridaya) Basti
My beautiful client Priya inspired me to write about Hridaya Basti when she came to see me last week for this treatment and shared her...
Alena Speed
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Shirodhara (Ultimate Ayurvedic Therapy) vs Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) in management of Menopausal Syndrome
I personally experienced profound benefits of Shirodhara therapy while undergoing Panchakarma Ayurvedic Detox myself as well as observing...
Alena Speed
Jul 8, 20244 min read


Ginger Pickle - Perfect recipe for winter weight loss
Beat the winter blues Winter in Perth seems to be settling in; seems like we have plenty of rain, cold and wind one day and sun and bliss...
Alena Speed
Jul 7, 20241 min read


Claire's Story - Individual Ayurvedic Panchakarma Detox Retreat - May/June 2024 - 14 days – Kerala, India
I had a lovely catch up with Claire last week over the cup of camomile tea for Claire and a cup of almond flat white for me. Claire has...
Alena Speed
Jul 3, 20244 min read


Embrace Winter with Ayurvedic Lifestyle Routine
Winter is a time of transformation in nature, as the world around us prepares for a period of introspection and rejuvenation. In...
Alena Speed
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Boost your respiratory immunity with daily Nasya (Research Paper)
Introduction Nasya is the Ayurvedic procedure in which medication is applied to the nostrils to nourish the organs above the clavicle....
Alena Speed
Dec 20, 20219 min read


Panchakarma: the ultimate Ayurvedic Detox unpacked
Introduction to Panchakarma, the most profound purification protocol for longevity and ultimate health I am writing from the personal...
Alena Speed
Nov 30, 20216 min read


On the way to finding my Dharma (understanding meaning within my life)
Before you read this, you might want to check out the previous Blog Post: How Ayurveda came into my life... I was broken I knew that...
Alena Speed
Nov 8, 20212 min read


How Ayurveda came into my life… I was broken
I was first introduced to Ayurveda in the year 2014 during my yoga practice with my Russian yoga teacher who was telling me about all the...
Alena Speed
Oct 31, 20211 min read


Udvartana (Ayurveda Herbal Powder Massage): what is it all about
Udvartana (Udwartana) is the procedure of massaging the whole body below the neck in a direction opposite to the orientation of hair with...
Alena Speed
Sep 1, 20212 min read


Ayurvedic Consultation, what to expect?
Learn about the Eightfold examination your Ayurvedic Practitioner will use during your initial consultaiton.
Alena Speed
Sep 1, 20214 min read