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04/17/2026

Just in case any part of you needs a reminder…

Summer is coming. 😎👙🍉

Spring first, but then she’s coming. We promise.

And after this exceptionally longgggg Canadian Winter we’re all going to need this little mister to soothe any potential sunny blisters (see what we did there?)

Mostly this is our way of saying GET OUTSIDE!

In Ayurveda that fresh morning sunlight 🌞 is a cherished medicine for your body, mind & soul.

In the meantime, while you’re crossing the seasonal bridge into this Spring Season check out our helpful guide at the LINK in our Bio 🪷🙏🏼

03/10/2026

Are you yearning to dive deeper into your study of Ayurveda?

There comes a moment when learning Ayurveda is no longer just an occasional interest — it becomes a calling. A calling to live more deeply in attuned rhythm, to honour life more wholly, to understand the roots of health and imbalance, and to serve others through this truly time-honored wisdom.

Our next Ayurvedic Health Counsellor (AHC) Cohort begins in May, and we would love to welcome those who feel inspired.

This is far more than an accreditation program. It is a deeply guided, year-long immersion into the living wisdom of Ayurveda — rooted in classical teachings, enriched by weekly live learning with an incredible faculty, sadhana classes, clinical practicums, mentorship and supported integration.

If Ayurveda has been quietly speaking to you… this may be your moment to listen.

Join us for our upcoming Info Call this Saturday, March 14, to learn more about the program, ask questions from our faculty, and feel into whether this might be the right next step for you.

Find more info through this LINK: https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/ahc-program/ ✨

02/22/2026

Have you been touched by Ayurveda?
Yearn to share it with others?
Long to live it more fully?

The Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Program
✨ 600 Hours
✨ Begins May 2026

Join an inspiring faculty and global sangha!

https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/ahc-program/

01/21/2026

If winter has you feeling dry, restricted, irritated, blocked—start here. Small ritual. Big relief. Super potent.

Early Winter can increase Vāta — cold, dry, windy... We can feel this throughout the body, and often it expresses through the mind as feeling a little scattered, depleted or anxious.

In Ayurveda, Nasya is one of the simplest daily rituals with such a huge payoff: a couple of drops of oil in the nostrils to lubricate and protect the nasal passages and to steady the head, the mind and the senses. And it’s the perfect antidote to incoming pathogens & viruses! The nose is treated as a gateway in Ayurveda—what enters through it shapes how vibrant we are, how we breathe, what we think, how well we sleep, and how we come to perceive the world.

RASA Nasya Oil is a warming, nourishing blend designed especially for this season—made to support comfort, nourishment and clarity when the air is dry and the immune system might be a little more easily compromised.

Breathe Easy Friends 👃💨🙏🏼

01/14/2026

Uttarāyaṇa • Makara Saṅkrānti 🌞
Today is the threshold…

Makara Saṅkrānti is the moment the Sun is said to enter Makara (Capricorn), and it signals Uttarāyaṇa—the Sun’s “northward” movement: a six-month arc traditionally associated with the gradual return of light, radiance, clarity, and forward-moving energy.

In Ayurveda, we simply call this: seasonal intelligence ( ).
It is a moment to remember that the light always returns and triumphs, and that your body, mind, health, mood, LIFE are not separate from nature’s turnings.

So how do we meet this day with high intention—not just as a concept, but as medicine?

Honour Light
Honour Existence
Honour Each Sunrise
Honour The Blessing of Being

Some traditional Vedic Rituals that might inspire you during this time:

An early morning bathing ritual (often with abhyanga first), then clean, fresh, bright clothes.

🌅 Sūrya (Sun) reverence: offering water to the rising Sun, prayers/mantras in gratitude, or Surya Namaskara.

👏🏻 Dāna (charity): giving food, blankets, warm clothes, sesame/jaggery, or money—especially to elders, teachers, or those in need.

🍪 Sesame + jaggery foods (til + gur): eaten and shared as a seasonal, warming, grounding food for the approaching winter.

😇 Family blessings: visiting elders, exchanging sweets, making peace, and starting this next season “cleansed”.

🪔 Or you might simply take a prayerful moment, light a lamp, sit with an intention that can grow alongside the increasing light.

May this be a beautiful day and season ahead for this Earth and all Beings. May darkness, animosity, hatred and violence transform to light, compassion, love and peace. May it be so 🙏🏼

Blessed Makara Saṅkrānti & Happy Uttarāyaṇa to all!🌞

01/04/2026

What a joyous, HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR here in Nepal after these 2 incredible days in our Ayurvedic Health Camp! 💜💛💖💚🧡

This has been a true testament to the blessings of generosity, service, care, and togetherness.

Over 2 days at Shanti Niketan School in Bhaktapur, RASA Ayurveda and Sri Devi Ma Ayurveda Health Center offered free health care to the community. Together with more than 20+ Ayurvedic volunteers we were able to see 400+ patients, the vast majority were children and their families.

The response was pure gratitude and shared joy. The kids were so full of life—curious, open, and eager to receive support. We’ve tried to capture a little of that spirit to share from afar: the smiles, laughter, and shared hearts.

Through the gift of so many of your donations, we not only had enough to offer the camp itself, but we raised more than we imagined and these funds will now carry through to support ongoing follow-up care for the children and families who need it most.

From our full hearts: THANK YOU. What a blessing to celebrate the New Year with such hope, help and healing. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏼

12/13/2025

✨ Gift for Good - Support our Ayurvedic Health Camp in Nepal ✨

This holiday season, I’m writing to you from Nepal with a very full and humbled heart, and an invitation for you, our community, to join me in a small, very real act of generosity and care.

As some of you know, I’m currently in Nepal, assisting and interning at a wonderful Ayurvedic clinic that serves local people who often have very limited access to consistent treatment or medicine. Being here is a deep learning for me on every level.

Day after day, I meet people who live with very little by many of our standards, and yet there is a quiet contentment and radiant dignity that shines through their hearts. It’s humbling to witness and to learn from this sacred land and its people.

I feel deeply honoured that Dr. Sarita Shrestha and her whole team of incredible doctors have welcomed me into the clinic and their community with such open hearts. This fundraiser is just such a tiny way of giving back to this community.

With your support, we will be offering a free Ayurvedic Health Camp for the local community.

Your contribution will help provide FREE:
🌿 Ayurvedic consultations
🌿 Essential Ayurvedic medicines and herbal formulations
🌿 Support for local children, families, elders & all in need

If you feel called to support:

👉 Please donate through the LINK IN OUR BIO ❤️🙏🏼

Any amount is received with gratitude and will go directly toward making this Ayurvedic Health Camp possible. After the holidays I will offer a little share of how your gifts were received and used.

With Sincere Appreciation,
Tiffany + The RASA Ayurveda Family

12/09/2025

This beauty and radiance speaks volumes…

Look at these smiles, shining bright from joyful hearts!

These are a few unforgettable moments captured during our first week at the yearly Ayurveda Retreat here in south India.

What a blessing to receive these gifts of healing that nurture our entire Being.

Endless gratitude to the entire team, true angels, for their unwavering dedication to authentic Ayurveda. We adore and trust our Maitreyi family, and that's why we keep coming back! 🙏🏼💗

12/05/2025

🌟 Let your giving be heartful, healthful, and deeply nourishing this season! 🌟

We have put everything on sale as an invitation to gift what's good — giving what nourishes, nurtures, supports and strengthens ojas (vitality), calms the heart, and brings someone closer to their natural state of balance.

In a world full of things we don’t really need…
Ayurveda reminds us that what we share with others becomes part of their inner ecology. A thoughtful oil, a daily ritual, a tea that calms — these aren’t just commodities. They’re small, consistent touchpoints of care that shape how someone feels in their Being and in their life.

Ayurveda is a gift that can keep giving long after the holidays are over.

🕊️ Whether you’re gifting a loved one, a friend, or yourself — RASA’s apothecary is here to wrap your holidays in warmth, love, and ancient wisdom.

✨ Enjoy 20% off sitewide with code: GIFTTHEGOOD ✨

11/12/2025

The First Snow 🌨️☃️❄️

It's here! At least for some of us on this amazing planet we call our Home 🌍

Winter brings great wisdom, if we're open to receiving it and aligning ourselves with its energy.

Are you rejoicing in the snow-filled streets?
Or, are you feeling anxious about the cold, dark months?

Let Ayurveda shed some light on how to flourish during these Winter months ✨

Check out the link in our bio for more snowy inspiration 💙

08/25/2025

Some years ago, a vision was quietly taking root — the seed of what would become our Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Program. 🌱

It was born from a profound longing of so many individuals that have come over the years to both myself (.nicholson.smith) & Dr. Abilash Anand () requesting to deepen their studies in Ayurveda in its full intention — as a path for freedom and as a wisdom for living in accordance with the Now.

We held it gently, like a tiny seed, nurturing it through the years… waiting for the right soil, the right season, the right moment to water it with love. ✨

And now, 2 months into our very first AHC Program, it is remarkable to witness what has bloomed — the impact, the gratitude, the growth, and the deep love for Ayurveda blossoming in this sangha. The richness of the teachings, imparted by such an incredible faculty, is truly so inspiring to see. What a humbling gift to share this blessing that is Ayurveda to those committed to heartfully bringing it to their communities 💛

In March 2026 a new cohort will be welcomed to dive in. If you feel called to walk this path, to immerse in Ayurveda’s depth and to share its wisdom in service of others, we invite you to explore the program and reach out with any questions.

More info: https://tiffanynicholson-smith.com/ayurvedic-health-counsellor/ 🙏🏼🪔🕉️

📸: circa 2018

05/30/2025

🌿 Festival Season is Upon Us! 🌿

And, it’s starting to feel like Summer! 🌞

I’m honoured to be part of some inspired festival gatherings this season, sharing the sacred gifts of Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and Ta**ra.

Here’s where you can find me:
✨ City of Om – May 30–June 1, Ottawa, Ontario ()
✨ Festival of Colours – June 21-22, Montreal, Quebec ()
✨ Bumi Festival – June 27–July 1, Blackstock, Ontario ()
✨ Illume Festival – July 13-15, Hudson, Quebec ()
✨ Bhakti Bliss – August 15-17, Eganville, Ontario ()
✨ Kirtan Fest – August 22-24, Mascouche, Quebec

I’ll be offering various classes and workshops, and at times we’ll have a booth where you can learn about upcoming programs, retreats, or simply share a cup of tea, a moment and connect. 💗🤗

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://rasa-ayurveda.com/

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