Traditional Fiji Ceremony | Root of Happiness
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Fiji Kava Traditions: Yaqona

Fiji Kava, also known as Yaqona is traditionally pronounced Yan-go-na and is considered by natives to be a plant given to...

Kava Yoga: Benefits of Including Kava in Your Yoga Routine
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Kava Yoga: Benefits of Including Kava in Your Yoga Routine

According to the Yoga Alliance, 36 million Americans practiced yoga in 2016. This number is twice what it was in the...

Kava Liver Damage Misconception | Root of Happiness
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Common Misconceptions: Kava Liver Damage

There are several misconceptions about kava, a drink originating from the South Pacific Islands. Individuals and communities have been consuming kava...

5 Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Tension
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5 Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Tension

At the end of each day you can feel the tension of the day in your body. It may appear as...

The Origin of Hawaiian Awa
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The Origin of Hawaiian Awa

Pronounced “ah-vah”, which means bitter, awa it is known as the Hawaiian kava drink. Hawaiian awa has many different names, depending on...

Can You Get a "Kava Hangover"?
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Can You Get a "Kava Hangover"?

Kava has been noted as being a good replacement drink for alcohol. This is because kava can give you the...

Meditation Practices | Root of Happiness
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Kava Meditation: 5 Ways Kava Can Enhance Mindfulness

Meditation has been used for many years to help a person reach a state of calm and relaxation. Meditation connects...

The Significance of the Kava Bowl
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The Significance of the Kava Bowl

What may seem like a simple wooden bowl to some, the kava bowl has deep rooted meaning in traditional kava drinking. Various...

Kava Chai Tea Latte | Root of Happiness
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The Best Kava Drink Recipes

Kava is known for many great benefits. Taste, however, is not one of them. Fortunately, there are many ways to consume...