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Rasayana is one of the 8 fundamental disciplines of Ayurveda, which is focused on rejuvenation therapy. This discipline puts the biggest emphasis on the principles of proper nutrition. It loosely translates to “the path of the essence.” This term was used in early Ayurvedic teachings to refer to techniques, practices, and principles that promote the […]
Most of us are well versed in the idea of yoga and meditation as effective interventions for maintaining good health. However, how many of us have actually pondered on the role of diet in yoga and meditation practice? Just as many of us are consumed over perfecting our daily yoga practice, following a yoga diet […]
Kayakalpa is coined from two Sanskrit words, ‘kaya’ and ‘Kalpa.’ ‘Kaya’ means bodies, and ‘Kalpa’ means transformation or transmutation. Therefore, the word Kayakalpa can loosely translate to mean a practice that transforms bodies. It is an old way of performing total body rejuvenation. The entire system originated in India Circa 3000 B.C.E. Kayakalpa seeks to […]
The ancient teachings of yoga say that all matter in the universe arises from a fundamental substrate called Prakriti. From this etheric Prakriti, three primary gunas (qualities of energy) arise, creating the main aspects of all nature – energy, matter, and consciousness. Conscious control of the three gunas is a powerful way to reduce stress, […]
Have you ever thought about how your cravings are connected to your emotional state? The fact is that we don’t always eat just to satisfy physical hunger. Many of us also turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or to reward ourselves. It is pointless to promise yourself that you will never eat anything sweet again […]
When there’s a pandemic raging outside your front door, it’s natural to turn to sources of comfort, many people turn to food to manage negative emotions, such as anxiety, stress, and sadness. Is it possible to eat properly while in quarantine? Ayurveda knows the answer! If you take a reasonable approach to your food and follow […]
In India, it is believed that taking a bath cleanses not only the physical body but also the mental body. If at least once a week you make time for the ayurvedic bath ritual, it will help you better resist daily stress, improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and improve your overall health. In this article, […]
Our mood impacts the quality of our lives significantly. If you are in a bad mood and can’t control your emotions, you attract more and more reasons to be unsatisfied and miserable. But if you are in a good mood and have control over your reactions to negative events you can always turn a negative […]
According to Ayurveda, not only our emotional state, but also our physical state depends on our state of mind, and as a result, our life as a whole. Our mind is closely related to our сonstitution, the prevailing dosha, and the state of this dosha. In this article, we will share with you how to […]
According to Ayurveda, we all have all three doshas, but some of us are dominated by Pitta dosha. Such people are more sensitive to hot weather and the heat makes them irritable and apathetic. Heat and humidity can create discomfort for such people since the internal fire in Pitta doshas is very strong. When you […]
Quarantine made married and engaged couples face big challenges in the relationship. 40% of couples surveyed reported spending more than 20 extra hours per week with their partners as a result of social distancing. However, only 18% of surveyed couples reported satisfaction in communication with their partner, with the largest source of conflict reported was […]