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Energy Science ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

Energy Science ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective  Would we think it to be unusual if someone who involved in a severe car accident would walk out of the ICU in a couple of days looking well? In the same way,...

6 Practical Tips For Managing PMS ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

Premenstrual syndrome is a common affliction in many women. According to Ayurveda having PMS is not a ‘normal’ occurrence – it usually implies that there is an imbalance in the body. A ‘normal’ menses...

10 Simple Considerations For Optimal Digestion

DIGESTION ~ THE CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH According to ayurveda, digestion is the cornerstone of health. Even further, ayurveda has long recognized the importance of environment to one’s health and ...

The Gunas [Attributes] ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

The Gunas [Attributes] ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective In Ayurveda we say each Dravya [Matter] has gunas in it, or characteristics which distinguish it from all others. In Ayurveda we have many gunas, but ...

Prajnaparadha [Crime Against Wisdom] ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

Prajnaparadha [Crime Against Wisdom] ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective We as humans are wonderful. We may not be perfect and that is perfectly okay. Often we make mistakes regarding the food we eat, the time...

5 Tips For Healthy Living ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

  “Shariram Satvam cha Aatma Trayam Atat Tridandvat” – Charak Samhita The physical body, mind and soul are the three pillars of the human architecture. The harmony of the body, mind and sou...

Mental Health ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

MENTAL HEALTH  ~ AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE According to the National Institute of Mental Health [NIH], major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Depression affec...

An Ayurvedic Perspective ~ Developing A Sattvic Mind

SATTVIC MIND ~ EXCELLENCE OF THE MIND: Individuals having the excellence of mental faculties are characterized by good memory, devotion, gratefulness, wisdom, purity, excessive enthusiasm, skill, cour...

BALANCE: CONCEPT IN YOGA & AYURVEDA

WHAT IS BALANCE? The word balance brings about a mental image of equilibrium to both the mind and body. It often reflects a middle path in any aspect of life and relates to a feeling of calmness and s...

Panchamaya Koshas ~ The Five Sheaths

Panchamaya Koshas ~ The Five Sheaths This knowledge is taken from Taittiriya Upanishad. It is said there, that our true nature is hidden from our perception because of the five sheaths which enclose i...

Ayurvedic Perspective ~ 5 Cool Ways To Stay Cool This Summer

Ayurvedic Perspective ~ 5 Cool Ways To Stay Cool This Summer Summer is here and for most, the arrival of this season marks the start of sweltering-hot weather. Ayurveda describes the summer heat as be...

Fasting Therapy ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

Fasting Therapy ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective The word fasting though denotes complete abstinence from food, Ayurveda does not advocate complete abstinence in general with certain exceptions to the rule ...