When it’s hot it is best to find some shade ! Photo taken a week back on a windy humid day. Summer is starting here in Marlborough and it’s been extra windy with some very changeable weather . Ayurveda teaches us that ‘like increases like’ - applying what is opposite in nature helps us manage all kinds of situations in life . #warmdays #shade #sheep #witherhills #marlboroughnz #ayurveda #lifestyle #likeincreaseslike

“As alike as two peas in a pod” is the expression that comes to mind as I eat a whole bag full of fresh peas from the market. But alike as any two peas actually are, each one is still uniquely different. #peas #peapod #freshpeas #marlboroughnz #peasinapod #ayurveda #yoga #unique #summer

Out of stock books are now back in stock ! These are great books if you are looking for an Ayurvedic cooking guide (The Ayurvedic Cookbook), an Ayurveda textbook (Ayurveda, Nature’s Medicine) or a practical guide to the physical aspects of a yoga practice (Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha). Order at our online shop https://www.ancientsbest.co.nz/shop/product-category/books Delivery in Blenheim is free ! We have many other books available too - most are listed on our website . #ayurvedanaturesmedicine #asanapranayamamudrabandha #theayurvedicookbook #books #ancientsbest #ayurveda #yoga #cookbook #hathayoga

Storm passing through from the south . Wind and rain and sudden drop in temperatures but the colours so pretty too in the last light of the day . #sky #storm #spring #sunset #clouds #marlboroughnz #nature

#diwali #blossom #cherryblossom #sunrise #celebration #light #mirrorimage #flowers

Sharing Ayurveda. #ayurveda #yoga #foodismedicine #teacherstraining #yogateachertraining #tradition #juliestephensyoga #nelson #activity #fiveelements #yogaoflife

Nature’s endless variety and originality. Nothing is ever replicated. #flowers #wildflowers #flax #bamboo #blossom #magnolia #cactus #aloe #spring #nature #yoga #ayurveda #unique

Everything has its unique shape, flow and form influenced by its own inherent nature and the climate , seasons , soils , plants and animals around it. #nature #trees #sutherlandstream #marlboroughnz #pathway #yoga #ayurveda

We now have a new delivery of Ancient’s Best Sovereign Herbal Jelly in stock and are busy labelling and sealing it ready for sale . This is one of our oldest products and one we have used continuously for over twenty years . This batch was produced for us by our original supplier in Kerala , India and has a delicious spicy bite to it . Taken mixed with goat milk as a hot drink it is a wonderful source of nutrition while supporting immunity , detoxification and rejuvenation . Can be purchased from our online shop on the website - free delivery in Blenheim . #sovereignherbaljelly #Sovereign #jelly #natural #herbal #detoxification #rejuvenation #nutrition #immunity #chavanaprash #ancientsbestsovereignherbaljelly #ancientsbest