You may already be a Yoga junkie who is in love with your downward dog or deeply calming Om chants or the stilling moment when all you hear and feel is your breath. But we went back to read up on what research carried out in the last year in medical sciences and psychiatry have
January, 16 2018
As the New Year rolls around, we often get inspired to make changes that will help us bring more balance into our lives. We may feel tired from having stayed up late too many nights, having traveled more than usual, or simply just from having indulged in overeating. The wonderful thing about bringing more balance
January, 04 2018
The holidays are upon us. It is one of the most wonderful times of the year, as stillness dawns and amidst the silence of the nature, we join our families and loved ones in celebration, love and joy. As we bid 2017 a pleasant, peaceful and joyous goodbye, here we give you the perfect wisdom
December, 29 2017
Traveling, Especially Air Travel Will Naturally Aggravate Vata. Vata, according to Ayurveda (a 5000 year old science of healing based on the understanding of the laws of nature and the five elements) is a combination of the air and space elements. It is responsible for circulation, elimination, and movement and does marvelous things for us;
December, 22 2017
Sometimes we have tried everything to save a relationship from ‘going south’. And yet, we find ourselves not entirely succeeding in our efforts. At this point, when our relationships are almost on the ventilator, a little spiritual wisdom can help you bring it back from the brink. These wisdom notes or aphorisms from Gurudev Sri
December, 15 2017
All too often holidays can be a source of stress for people. Shopping, traveling, planning, cooking, and socializing can be overwhelming at best! We may feel like we have more to juggle than we can handle and that there never seems to be enough time to finish off that to-do list. Here are a few
November, 25 2017
We spend much more time these days looking at computer screens, television and other handheld devices than ever before. If we want our vision to stay fit we need to pause every once and a while for a few cumulative self-care moments. Additionally, healthy habits that support our vision will also work to help the
November, 09 2017
We are here to sing the glories of a glass of milk in this article. It is widely known what milk can do for the health and nourishment of your body. But also, milk is indispensable for a gorgeous and radiant skin. Here’s how useful cow’s milk(A2 variety) has been considered in Ayurvedic medicine and
October, 31 2017
“The initial 40-day period after delivery of my baby was quite difficult, as during that time I felt weak, both physically and emotionally, and wanted the same love and attention as my baby. During this phase, some women are not very strong and they get irritated with petty things. This is very common and I
October, 01 2017
Your skin is the reflection of how healthy your body and mind systems are. Hyper-pigmentation of the skin could be due to various skin disorders caused by the presence of toxins, or Ama in Ayurvedic terminology, in the body. Skin problems like hyper-pigmentation are most commonly caused due to an aggravated Pitta Dosha. A concerted diet, herbal healing
September, 01 2017
The word ‘Aloe Vera’ fills our minds with images of sap-laden, long, green, thick thorny leaves. You may know it is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and a great skin care essential. But did you know that Aloe can also help your digestion and save you from balding?! About 35 million American men have registered hair loss issues as
August, 18 2017
Did you know, a vitiated Pitta can cause ailments like liver diseases, acid peptic disorders, inflammation, redness of skin and body odor among others? Pitta is the fire element in your body and in this article, we will discuss some of the other signals your body is giving you that your Pitta may be aggravated.
August, 09 2017
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