Do you bend over to touch your toes first thing in your workout in the morning? We are here to tell you, you are putting your muscles at risk, like many others who do not have a great deal of information about the science of stretching. Stretching when done right, as is done during the
March, 09 2018
A unique gift from the ancient healing system of Ayurveda is a very special treatment called Shirodhara, one of the most calming relaxation therapies for modern living. It comes from a combination of two Sanskrit words- Shir or ‘head’ and Dhara or ‘stream’. In this deeply soothing process, the scalp and forehead receive a steady and gentle stream of lukewarm medicated
March, 06 2018
What you eat and how you eat, can reflect on your behavior in ways you cannot fathom. If your meditations are not deep enough, or if you experience restlessness or lethargy, the answer would often lie in the food you consumed and the manner in which you consumed it. Here is a telling commentary on
February, 09 2018
Everyone wants to be happy, right? Who doesn’t! Is it possible to be happy all the time? Most of the time? There are certainly moments in life where we may just need to embrace the fact that we do not feel entirely fulfilled or happy. But what is happiness about really? Most people might say
February, 05 2018
Instead of picking up unhealthy food and drink on the road, how about healthy binging on the road as an alternative? Diet Tips For The Road Here are some food tips that you can use before you start out, or binge on, while stuck on the road! Fruits Strawberries, orange, guava and pineapple have Vitamin
February, 04 2018
Come winter, our over all immunity takes a hit. Our body becomes prone to viral and bacterial attacks! So during these winter months, especially the time between Mid January to Mid March is called Shishir Ritu in the ancient healing sciences of Ayurveda, it is important to monitor what goes into our mouth and what
January, 11 2018
Ingredients found in cosmetic products could use chemicals that are natural or they could be synthetic. And how hazardous they are, depends on what kind of the chemical compounds that go into making them. Harmful chemicals more commonly used in our beauty and personal care products could cause a range of health hazards from cancer to hormonal dysfunctions also
January, 02 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
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
Work has been keeping you anxious, tensed, and away from a deep restful sleep and it has started showing up on your face and eyes, as your days are spent in a daze. When you do not give your body the right amount of sleep, it affects your productivity, prana levels (life force) and overall
November, 09 2017
Now this may come as a surprise and especially if you have never paid closer attention to your body constitution or Doshas, that a lot of symptoms you experience: like perpetual tiredness, or lethargy, excessively oily in the skin and hair, weight gain or increased cholesterol could be due to an aggravated Kapha Dosha. One
October, 31 2017
Shankara is a natural line that sources all of the best natural ingredients in a responsible manner. Our product has been created without the use of any potentially toxic ingredients.
Cold processing ensures that ingredients will not be destroyed by excessive heat and will be able to maintain the highest level of activity. All Shankara products are cold processed.
Our approach is original and holistic, pairing western anti-aging breakthroughs with the eastern science of Ayurveda, the ancient “Science of Life.” It is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems.
All of our products are PETA approved and cruelty-free. Ensuring zero animal testing.
In collaboration with our partners and consumers, we are committed to making the world a better place.We contribute our profits to humanitarian causes.
