We experience loss of appetite for various reasons. A major reason, according to the science of Ayurveda, is poor digestive fire or the Jataragni which is responsible for a healthy digestive system and total assimilation of food in the body. To generally have a good appetite, one needs to balance the Agni in the body.
July, 18 2017
In an enlightening commentary on the Yoga Sutras or Aphorisms of Yoga, expounded by Maharishi Patanjali, the father of the classical science of Yoga as we know it today, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, globally acclaimed humanitarian, spiritual master and the Founder of The Art of Living talks about how a sincere spiritual seeker can
July, 01 2017
Menstrual pain can be debilitating. Often, in order to avoid the pain and not have it obstruct important work, we resort to anti-spasmodic pills, which may not be the best thing for our health in the long run. But what possibly is the alternative? The answer or the relief lies in the ancient science of
June, 29 2017
One of the most effortless ways to feel energized, fresh and peaceful is to practice Mudras or Yogic gesture. It can do what your coffee promises to, with zero side effects. Whether you need to get your brain engine buzzing or whether you want your metabolism to be tamed, Mudras are your natural Ayurvedic recourse.
June, 28 2017
You have probably had enough with comments like ‘why are they not feeding you?’ or ‘you look like a bamboo stick’ or ‘will you blow away if I breathe?’ and other variations of these. The stereotype associated with underweight can be scathing for some. But from a health and wellness point of view, It is
June, 27 2017
You are going through a perfectly normal work day and suddenly, you feel your heart rate go up and irrational panic sets in. Have you been through such unexplained bouts of anxiety at odd times in the day? Well, you are certainly not the only one. Anxiety disorders range from mild to acute and chronic.
June, 24 2017
“Children are born Yogis,” says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Spiritual Master, Humanitarian, Founder of The Art of Living. Children generally have active lives with multiple classes, course work and other things that keep them engaged round the clock. With multiple gadgets, media, and learning activities calling for their attention, many are seen developing ADHD or Attention
June, 22 2017
Finally, there is an answer to those painful breathless bouts where you feel like you are being strangled. The answer lies in Yoga. The ancient science of Yoga not just helps you stay fit and flexible; it has immense healing qualities too, as many practitioners who lived with the pain and discomfort of chronic Asthma
June, 21 2017
Thyroid glands are known as the ‘orchestra instructors’ of our bodies. These glands control one of the most important functions of the body- Metabolism, or, how the body cells utilize energy from our food sources. Thyroid glands secrete hormones called Thyroxin that regulate metabolism. Any imbalance in the amount of hormone secreted could cause either
June, 20 2017
The concept of living a life closer to nature is an ancient one that has been described as Dincharya in the ancient texts of Ayurveda. if you follow a particular daily routine or Dincharya (sanskrit) that is in tune with nature, you are likely to live longer, healthier and happier. Irrespective of what your background
June, 14 2017
In our previous article, we shared a few warm ups, really useful breathing exercises and some Yoga poses to get the blood flowing and your heart pumping! Here we introduce a few more asanas, slightly more rigorous that will give you a good cardiac exercise along with mental relaxation. The smile on your face at
June, 11 2017
Bear with us if you see too many disturbing stats in the following paragraph. We know it goes against the grain of great writing but this is about your heart. When it comes to heart diseases, the statistics are enough to get your heart rate racing. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are the
June, 09 2017
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