Namaste, dear AAN members! Today I’m travelling, so I won’t be able to join or record our regular Coffee Time Talk. I’ll see you all next Saturday at our usual time! In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you—where are you travelling this summer? Share your destination in the comments!

This week’s Coffee Time Talk revisited traditional Ayurvedic approaches to oral health, from Dantakāṣṭha (herbal chewing sticks) and Jihvā Nirlekhana (tongue scraping) to simple daily habits such as rinsing the mouth after meals and chewing fennel seeds. We also discussed how these practices complement our modern understanding of oral health. 🦷🪥 Shivansh asked Eva how her new Ayurveda business project is progressing, and she shared a brief update on where things currently stand. What topic would you like us to dive into at our next Coffee Time Talk?

We've had some incredible conversations over the past few months—exploring everything from starting an Ayurvedic business, regulations, careers, and marketing to Ritucharya, Panchakarma, Ayurvedic psychology, Prajna Paradh, toxicology, herbs, accessibility versus safety, Ayurveda across India, Europe, and North America, burnout, scientific thinking, and the future of Ayurveda in a changing world. Every session has taken us somewhere unexpected, and that's exactly what I love about these conversations. The topic for today? I honestly have no idea yet—and that's part of the fun. I'm looking forward to seeing where our collective curiosity takes us. Join me in about 15 minutes, bring your questions, ideas, and experiences, and let's discover today's conversation together!

Before you print those business cards… or buy that dream property… there are a few things worth considering. 😉 This week's conversation was all about taking the leap into practice. We explored zoning, business opportunities, and the real-life decisions that come with starting an Ayurveda business. We also asked a bigger question: Is it better to start when you're young—with all the enthusiasm, optimism, and fearless energy that comes with it—or later in life, when experience and wisdom are on your side? 💭✨ There may not be a perfect time to start a business—but there is always a moment when you decide to take the first step. Which would you choose: the courage of youth or the wisdom of experience? 💚👇

Herbs are natural… but does that automatically mean they're harmless? 🌿🤔 This week we explored the fine line between accessibility and safety in Ayurveda. We chatted about integrative healthcare, responsible herb use, whether herbal products should carry stronger safety warnings, and where education ends and over-regulation begins. ⚖️🍃 A thoughtful conversation with plenty of different perspectives—and a few laughs along the way. 💚 What do you think: should herbal products come with stronger warnings, or is education the better solution? 👇