Abhyanga is basically the art of self-massage, an extremely popular Ayurveda based therapy that incorporates warm, aromatic oils, rhythmically massaged into your body, which loosen toxins, relax the nervous system, and provide rest, nourishment, and rejuvenation. It improves blood circulation, tones and moisturizes skin, works up the lymph system, and calms the mind and nervous
January, 08 2020
Right from diagnosing your predisposition to a particular illness to giving you a guideline for living (what to eat, when to do it, when to exercise, when to rest among things) every day and for every season, Ayurveda offers the full range of solution to deal with the modern world’s healthcare mess largely led by
August, 19 2019
This might come as a surprise but do you know, according to the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, premature graying of hair is linked with mental stress; aggression; anger; salty, spicy and oily food; mental stress, irregular sleep, exposure to sun and pollution, improper protein synthesis in the body, thyroid imbalance and nutritional deficiency? And
June, 01 2019
In a recent study, 11 young, healthy and athletic males were put through an exhausting and strenuous workout routine-ones that the fittest would find difficult to get through-to see the effect of massage on the muscles. The researchers did find some grounds to suggest that a nice Abhyanga or a full body massage after a
May, 09 2019
Ashwagandha or Indian ginseng or winter cherry is a herb that has been in use for over 3000 years for not just its incredible health benefits but also its unique ability to calm your nerves while nourishing and revitalizing your body, making it one of the most popular adaptogens that we know. But here’s why
April, 10 2019
Each individual has a unique odor depending on one’s age, diet, gender and overall health. There are three Doshas or bio elements that carry the qualities of the Panch Mahabhutas or the Five Great Elements- Vata(space and air), Pitta(fire and water) and Kapha (water and earth). Each person’s physical and mental constitution is influenced
December, 26 2018
An essential part of skin care is to make sure your skin pores are clean and healthy and unclogged from the oils, pollutants, kilos of makeup and dead skin cells that settle on it and stretch it out enough that they start becoming noticeable. Clogged skin pores over time leads to blackheads, whiteheads or acne.
November, 21 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
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