Weβve tried a lot of products on our Yoga and Ayurveda journeys. Through trial and error and testing weβve come upon our favorite products and resources that we recommend again and again to clients and students. So, we decided to capture them all in one place so you can learn and benefit from our experience too.
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Enjoy!
Kara & the AWC Team
kitchenware
ZAVOR MULTI-COOKER
Think Instapot, but better made and rated. What we use for all our dals, soups, and stews. Bonus, itβs a pressure cooker we feel safe using.
CORDLESS IMMERSION BLENDER
A cordless immersion blender with variable speed. Great for blending/pureeing soups, dals, and sauces.
HYDROFLASK W/ LEAK-PROOF FLEX CAP, 20oz
Our favorite hot beverage thermos. Hot water or Chai, or one for each!
3-TIER INSULATED LUNCH TIFFIN
An insulated stackable tiffin makes taking multiple component meals with you, easy.
WIDE-MOUTH THERMOS SET
A good wide mouth thermos is essential for packing Ayurvedic meals to take with you. No warming your kitchari up in a microwave, pack it in one of these.
FOLDABLE ELECTRIC TRAVEL KETTLE
Hot water is a must for our dinacharya, even on the road. This collapsible kettle means no more hot water that tastes like cheap coffee from being run through the hotel Keurig.
DOUBLE-WALL STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC KETTLE
All stainless interior (no plastic to leech into your water), and insulate to keep your hot water hot longer, this kettle is a standard in the AWC kitchen.
CERAMIC GINGER GRATER
Fresh ginger is an ingredient in so many of our favorite recipes. This grater is makes collecting and cleaning up, easy.
WIDE MOUTH FUNNEL
A must have when loading your hot meal into your thermos. Makes the transfer from the pan a cinch.
yoga props
ZAFU MEDITATION CUSHION
This traditional round meditation cushion is filled with organic buckwheat hulls that can be removed as needed for easy height adjustments.
SUKASANA MEDITATION CUSHION
Itβs a travel meditation cushion. Itβs a small, lightweight, versatile bolster.
V-SHAPED MEDITATION CUSHION
The unique, gentle slope of this crescent-shaped meditation cushion provides amazing support for your hips and thighs and allows you to bring your feet in close in a cross-legged position.
4β RECYCLED FOAM YOGA BLOCK
This dense, recycled block is the perfect combination of stability and sustainability.
COTTON D-RING 8 FT. YOGA STRAP
Perfect for the average yoga practitioner, this 8-foot strap features a classic metal D-Ring buckle.
YOGA NIDRA MASK
Eye covers for Yoga Nidra should be light or weightless on the eye, and provide a shield for light. This is our favorite style.
MEXICAN YOGA BLANKET
The Mexican Yoga Blanket is a soft and supportive cushion for restorative poses.
STANDARD YOGA BOLSTER
This firm, rectangular bolster has a comfortable, soft surface and a stable, durable core that will give you years of unsurpassed service.
JUNIOR YOGA BOLSTER
This narrower, lighter-weight bolster is a great option for smaller yogis and heart-opening poses.
TAPAS YOGA MAT STANDARD THICKNESS, LONG 74β
A great entry-level mat. Made by a trusted name in the yoga-gear industry, and with some extra length for comfort and ease during your practice.
NATURE COLLECTION ULTRA YOGA MAT
Need extra cushion and a fun mat pattern, too? Look no further, youβve met your mat!
PARA RUBBER YOGA MAT
Nonslip? Check. Eco-friendly? Yes. Easy on the knees? Youβll love the cushion! This mat features two sides with two different grippy textures. Take your practice to the next level with this matβs unmatched stability and support.
books
THE HIDDEN SECRET OF AYURVEDA
BY ROBERT E. SVOBODA
AYURVEDA: THE SCIENCE OF SELF-HEALING
BY DR. VASANT LAD
YOGA + AYURVEDA: SELF-HEALING AND SELF-REALIZATION
BY DAVID FRAWLEY
PRAKRITI: YOUR AYURVEDIC CONSTITUTION
BY DR. ROBERT E. SVOBODA
THE PATH OF PRACTICE
BY BRI. MAYA TIWARI
THE ALCHEMIST
BY PAULO COELHO
FOUR CHAPTERS ON FREEDOM: COMMENTARY ON THE YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI
BY SWAMI SATYANANDA SARASWATI
homewares
HEALTH FAUCET
Once youβve cleaned with a health faucet (bidet sprayer), there is no going back. This attaches easily to your existing plumbing.