As I write this, I’m looking out my window at a snowy landscape, and remembering planting seeds in my garden’s cold frame in short sleeves two days ago. Between what’s going on in the news lately and the unpredictable climate outside, I find myself longing for balance.

Ayurveda is a science whose time has come. Newly popular, this venerable school of knowledge has been getting lots of attention lately, from everyone from spa-goers to patients with unexplained illnesses. Ayurvedic teachings are all about balance: harmonizing emotions, eating in balance, learning how to balance out the elements within your own body. Ayurvedic healing is about consciously taking care of yourself as a whole. In this issue of New Life Journal, you’ll discover your dosha, deepen your life with Sadhana practice and meditation, give your partner a Thai massage, harmonize your diet, and discover the benefits of panchakarma. Ayurveda, still a mystery to many, should be a little clearer to you after you page through this issue.

In addition to our Ayurvedic offerings, this issue holds much more, including our new Breath and Movement department, which will get you in shape with yoga articles by Mary Kay West and Kaoverii Weber. And don’t miss our special Organic Living department, featuring contributions from teachers at the upcoming Organic Growers School in March. Last, but definitely not least, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we asked herbalist Ashley Apple to get us in the mood with her favorite aphrodisiacs.