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Kapha – 5 Sub-Doshas

Kapha = Water+Earth   1. Bodhaka Kapha: The form of water that gives perception. It is located in the mouth and tongue as saliva and allows for the taste of food. Like Kledaka, it is also a part of th...

PITTA ~ 5 Sub-Doshas

Pitta = Fire +Water 1. Pachaka Pitta: The fire which digests things. It is located in the small intestine, governs the power of digestion, absorption and assimilation, and it’s the basis and sup...

Panchakarma – An Ayurveda Detox and Rejuvenation Process

Panchakarma – An Ayurveda Detox and Rejuvenation Process Ayurveda is a life science which teaches an appropriate art of living in order to achieve longevity. Ayurveda explains unique methods to ...

Top Blogs From Ayurveda & Yoga Professionals

WHAT IS AYURVEDA? Ayurveda is a holistic science that takes into consideration the whole person. According to the teachings of Ayurveda, every aspect of life contributes to our overall health. Healthy...

Sub-Doshas of Vata

The Five Sub-Doshas of Vata 1. Prana Vata ~ ‘Forward-moving air’ Primary air or nervous force. extends from the diaphragm to the throat, centered in the brain, governing inhalation and swa...

The Concept of Food in Ayurveda

WHAT IS AHARA? Ahara is one of the important pillars of Ayurveda. It means that it is one of the basic principles upon which health, happiness and harmony rests. It is concerned with diet and lifestyl...

Yoga and Ayurveda for a healthy and balanced life

History: Yoga and Ayurveda both arisen from the Vedas, the ancient Indian books of wisdom. Both Yoga and Ayurveda share the same philosophy of creation (Sankhya), this is why they are called “si...

The Ayurvedic View on Blood Cleansing PART I

Ayurvedic Medicine emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy blood and offers a wealth of information about herbs which constitute blood purifying attributes. Charak Samhita: Charak Samhita sta...

It’s International Yoga Day and Summer Solstice! Stay Cool with Coconut Oil

Happy 1st International Yoga Day!  It happens to fall on Summer Solstice. The celebration of Yoga Day usually includes some sun salutations or Surya Namaskar, 108 of them to be exact. With the sun bei...

If You Could Give Just One Piece Of Advice …

Health is a state of perfect balance. Āyurveda says that there is an integrative relationship between the body, mind, and consciousness. When the influences of the body, mind and senses are balanced a...

What is Dinacharya ?

                                                                                       What is Dinacaryā ? It’s 8am and the alarm rings. I wake up feeling really groggy and heavy from last night...

Why Ice Water Is Harmful To Your Body

  It is tempting to drink ice cold beverages in the summer heat, but check out the health hazards you present yourself with when you choose to drink cold beverages.   Why you should never dr...