Ayurvedic books for everyday life Ayurveda Books | The ancient science of Ayurveda gives invaluable insights into how the five essential elements, air, water, earth, fire, and space, govern the human body. It also depicts how these elements called Panchamahabhutas, create three vital energies or doshas that regulate all psycho-physiological functions. Ayurveda is a vast … Read more
kati vasti – ayurvedic back pain treatment & benefits First of all, it is essential to know that Ayurveda is the ancient science and art of healing, intended to help achieve vitality and longevity as kati vasti is part of it. To achieve a balanced state of body, mind, and consciousness, Ayurveda prescribes purificatory therapy … Read more
manage your data while traveling You’ve chosen the red-eye – San Francisco to Cincinnati – and you’re driving to the airport in a semi-stupor with a Red Bull “energy” drink in hand. Whoops! There goes the exit, but no worries: you’ve got 45 minutes to spare. That’s enough time nowadays. You turn around and get … Read more
the knowledge of life! Ayurveda 101 | You may have heard the term ‘Ayurveda’ while at your local yoga studio, scrolling through social media, reading your favorite wellness blog or shopping at your neighborhood natural food store. Maybe you gathered that Ayurveda is from India and seems to have something to do with healthy living … Read more
simple things you can do to nurture a glowing body Here are a 5 tips to help you create natural beauty and a deeper sense of well-being. 1. Go to sleep and awake at the same time each day and night Getting one’s beauty sleep isn’t just a silly thing people say in fairy tales. Did you know that … Read more
ayurveda to treat rheumatoid arthritis and reduce pain In Ayurveda, the traditional Hindu system of medicine, the causes of arthritis are an accumulation of Ama, or toxins. It also relates to an aggravated Vata (dosha type) paired with weak Agni (digestive fire). Since the main dosha associated with arthritis is Vata, most treatments call for Vata-pacifying … Read more
ayurveda during pregnancy – back to basics Pregnancy is a time of tremendous physical change for both the child and the mother. Nature takes care of the child’s development, even to the point that the child’s nutritional needs take precedence over the mother’s. Because of this, optimal self-care during pregnancy is essential. Ayurveda offers the … Read more
meaning, benefits of powerful hand mudras “What is” Series video created by Brett Larkin for YOGI TIMES What are Mudras? Mudras, derived from Sanskrit meaning “sealing in the energy”, are elaborate hand and finger gestures which have symbolic meaning as visual language. Also known as Yoga of the hands and fingers, their energetic powers can … Read more
how to guide for vata The Ayurvedic medicated implant treatment known as Basti involves the introduction of medicinals such as sesame oil, coffee, acidophilus, or a herbal decoction in a liquid medium into the rectum following a water enema. This treatment is useful for cleaning out the length of the colon, hydrating the body, and freeing the … Read more
Vata Imbalance – Ayurveda, India‘s system of traditional medicine and ‘science of life’, deals elaborately with measures of healthful living. It stresses a balance of three elemental energies: VÄyu vÄta (air & space), pitta (fire & water) and kapha (water & earth). These three Doshas are important because when they exist in equal amounts, the … Read more