As the winter sets in, it brings along with it winter dryness, itchy and rough skin, and stiff muscles and joints. Winter, according to Ayurveda, is the time dominated by Pitta Prakopakala that is a time when the Pitta dosha or the fire element in the nature is vitiated. When not managed properly, the imbalances can lead to digestive
November, 10 2018
Intensity is the word we are looking for when it comes to describing the Pitta Dosha. Pitta is the agency of transformation and controls the digestion and metabolism functions. It is one of the three Doshas or bio energies in our body that regulate all natural processes in the creation. They function as a combination of
November, 01 2018
Do you have a light body frame or low body weight? Vata is one of the three Doshas or bio energies in our body that regulate all natural processes in the creation. They function as a combination of the Five Great Elements of Panchamahabhuta in the nature-air, ether, earth, fire and water. Vata combines space and air, and governs bodily movement and the
October, 30 2018
A sedentary lifestyle that involves sitting and staring at a screen for hours together with a neck stretched in front almost as if any more effort was going to make it pass right through the screen, is not the best practice for a happy, healthy, and flexible neck. Then what is? Here is what you
October, 22 2018
When a baby yawns, we see the tiny stressors of the day ease into serenity. Stretching the 43 muscles of our face does this. It tones, releases tension, and increases circulation. It keeps our skin youthful. Perhaps this is why Face Yoga has developed into an entire practice that’s spawned numerous YouTube videos and blog
October, 10 2018
The season is changing quickly and fall is just around the corner. Do you think your skin is ready to adapt to the change? The wind and the atmosphere change from humid to dry in this season. The alcohol-infused and oil-free products you used in summers can no longer be a part of your skincare
September, 19 2018
Did you know, hypertension causes most number of strokes in the world? 47.9% to be precise, while heart diseases, more popularly thought to be responsible for strokes only accounts for 9.1%. Lipids account for 27% of the stroke. Here is the slightly worrying one- 7% strokes have been caused due to stress! Why are we
September, 05 2018
Irritation in the eyes, dryness, blurred vision, red eyes, back pain and headaches are all symptoms of a raging condition of our times-Computer Vision Syndrome? On an average, an American spends half a day at the screen. Our eye muscles, like muscles in any other part of the body are at work each day. When
August, 29 2018
We are here to talk about a very basic condition that drives a lot of judgment among people around us. Did you know that poor blood circulation or accumulation of toxins, closed skin pores or an imbalance in Doshas can all cause body odor, also known scientifically as Bromhidrosis, Osmidrosis or Ozochrotia? Here using the knowledge of Ayurveda,
August, 21 2018
Did you know that the very first type of skincare products ever used in the world was a mask? Yes, gathering nearby natural ingredients to create face and body masks was one of the first things we did in the name of beauty. Wanting to look at our best is something that started very early
August, 19 2018
Does the nature of your skin swing between being too oily to being too dehydrated and sensitive? Chances are you have Pitta skin. Here we talk about some indicators to help you identify a Pitta skin and its proclivities. Also, bonus hacks on how to manage the skin problems related to a Pitta skin type!
July, 31 2018
We asked an expert to share a few simple and relaxing Yogic exercises and tips one can use to ease a neck or a muscle sprain! Here is what they gave us. Ramya Rajashekar, a Sri Sri Yoga Expert for almost a decade, shared that the exercises should be done very gently while maintaining that
July, 24 2018
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