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Ayurveda, a Sanskrit word, means "knowledge of life." The art and science of Ayurveda aim to balance our internal and external worlds, with a special emphasis on holistic wellness. Every experience we have, whether it be a material object, a concept, or an emotion, has certain characteristics. These characteristics are classified in the Ayurvedic scriptures as gunas and dosh...

Let’s admit it! The lifestyle we are following right now is not even near the word "healthy." This is why we see every other day that people are getting sick. We work so hard to take care of ourselves in the long run, but we forget to take care of ourselves daily.  Here in this article, we’re talking about the top ayurvedic rituals (routines) to keep yourself healthy, improv...

When it comes to your health, you want to ensure that what you're taking is safe and effective. Liquid-filled capsules and tablets have become an increasingly popular choice for people who want to improve their health, boost their energy, or simply feel better. Between the low cost, convenience, and effectiveness of liquid-filled capsules, it is easy to understand why so man...

Agni or the digestive fire is vital for a healthy body and life. When it is in imbalance it slowly but surely disrupts the daily functioning of the body. Yoga hand mudras can help us keep our digestive fire healthy and in balance, and promote wellbeing   बलमारोग्यमायुश्च प्राणाश्चाग्नौ प्रतिष्ठिताः| अन्नपानेन्धनैश्चाग्निर्ज्वलति व्येति चान्यथा  ||३४२|| Strength, health, lon...

Bhadrapada also known as Bhaado or Bhadra, the second of the two months of Varsha rtu, is the time of water. The earth’s thirst is quenched, the rivers and lakes are filled to the brim and yet Bhadrapada brings us more water, till it spills over, overflows and saturates the very air with palpable moisture. But in the midst of that deluge there is beauty – of a world freshly ...

Varsha ritu seduces, surprises, and satiates us in ways that artists have tried to articulate and capture for over two millennia. But perhaps the most evocative expression of Monsoon is found in music. The season of rain permeates both the classical and folk traditions of music in the subcontinent 'Swami Haridasa with Tansen and Akbar at Vrindavana', c. 1700s, National Muse...

The Lotus flower is considered sacred in many cultures around the world. In India, a lotus lies at the heart of creation myths and is the flower favoured of the Gods When the East Gave birth to the Moon, Love was the dancer at the feast; The heavens smiled for joy; And the Wind strewed the perfumed dust Of lotus-pollen in the courtyard of the sky. Poems from the Sanskrit Pan...

You can quite literally sleep your way to good physical and emotional health. Because when we sleep well our body and mind undergo restoration and repair. This makes getting good sleep essential to our wellbeing “Nidrayattam Sukham Duhkham Pustih Karsyam Balabalam Vrsata Klibata Jnanamajnanam Jvitam Na Ca Happiness, misery, nourishment, emaciation, strength, weakness, v...

To nurture all our senses is to nurture our life. The Ayurvedic path to a healthy life is one of moderation which lays emphasis on creating routines based on the requirements of our body and mind to enhance our wellbeing सत्त्वमात्मा शरीरं च त्रयमेतत्त्रिदण्डवत्|  लोकस्तिष्ठति संयोगात्तत्र सर्वं प्रतिष्ठितम्|| "The tripod of life are Satva (mind), Atma (soul) and Shareera (b...

Garlic is one of the world’s oldest medicines and is an incredibly potent spice that can ward off a variety of illnesses and diseases. It has amazingly high levels of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and B-6 and minerals such as selenium, calcium, and iron. Garlic also contains very strong antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-cancer, and anti-viral properties. One raw crus...