About Ayurveda

If we desire perfect health, it is crucial to eliminate the ama stored in our body and focus on producing ojas, which is the essential life energy. Let’s take a look at ojas and signs of ama. What Is Ojas? A Sanskrit term meaning “vigor,” ojas is the pure and subtle substance …

“Prana” in Sanskrit means “breath.” In Vedic texts, prana is recognized as the energy of spiritual light, and this is the substance of our subtle body. What Is Prana? Prana is an energy that can be transferred from one person to another through various hands-on treatments like massage. We energize our …

The educational system of a country acts as a foundation on which its population grows, learns, and gets assimilated into the country’s workforce. This has far-reaching effects that trickle down into almost everything that happens within that country. High standards of education almost always correspond to higher standards of living, …

Here we take a look at what satmya is, the Ayurvedic perspective on satmya and how this concept can help you find the best diet and lifestyle practices for yourself. Satmya, pronounced “sat-mae-ya” is a Sanskrit word that is often used in Ayurveda. It basically means “wholesome adaptation through gradual change” 1 Satmya means suitability to those …

What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine from India. The name Ayurveda is derived from 2 words – ‘ayu‘ meaning life and ‘veda‘ meaning science. Here, we discuss the definition of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic medicine, and various Ayurvedic therapies. In order to understand this age-old medical science a …

Ayurvedic medicine is the world’s oldest known system of medicine. It originated around 5000 years ago in India and is now steadily gaining attention and popularity in the west. Ayurvedic treatments by certified practitioners have become commonplace now.  Ayurvedic medicine is accessible and available throughout the United States. Major cities …

Prakriti is a commonly used term in Ayurveda. Prakriti means one’s psychosomatic constitution or mind-body type. In Sanskrit, the word prakriti means nature. Vikriti is synonymous with a disorder, disease, or pathological manifestation. The concepts of prakriti or psychosomatic constitution and vikriti or disorder are significant in Ayurveda. They are …

Ayurvedic hospitals and colleges, especially in India, continue to grow in numbers as this ancient system of medicine regains its popularity and relevance. The Ayurvedic system of medicine known as Ayurveda is the oldest known and documented system of medicine in history. Ayurvedic Practice in India Ayurvedic practice has its …

The oldest known and documented system of medicine in history, Ayurveda, is approximately 5000 years old. Ayurvedic formulas though, have evolved so much from ancient times to now. In this article, Ayurvedic formulas have been explained and a detailed Ayurvedic formulas list is included. In Ayurveda, there are five basic …

In Ayurvedic medicine, doshas are innate, bodily humors of which every individual is formed. The body constitution is based on three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These innate energies circulate in the body and are responsible for several physical, mental and emotional characteristics. Every individual is unique and has a predominant …

Ayurveda is a system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Globalized and modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are a type of complementary or alternative medicine. In countries beyond India, Ayurveda therapies and practices have been integrated with general wellness applications and in some cases in medical …

Living an Ayurvedic lifestyle is all about maintaining an equilibrium of the doshas. There are several ways to practice this. One of them is Ayurvedic cooking. It may take some time to learn all the good and bad combinations of foods in Ayurvedic cooking. One well-known rule is to not combine …

Panchabhautik chikitsa is a unique branch of Ayurveda. It is based on one of Ayurveda’s core philosophies – macrocosm and microcosm. Panchabhautik chikitsa is a principle of analysis and treatment. It was brought into practice by Vaidya Raj Atmaram Vaman Datar Shastri who we’ll refer to as Datar Shastri. Panchabhautik chikitsa is based …

Ayurveda is reportedly several thousands of years old and if you know anything about this ancient medical science, you probably know that it’s full of profound wisdom. Let’s take a look at some classical Ayurveda quotes and their meanings. Or perhaps you know that it utilizes body types or constitutions …

The three biological doshas (literally: defects), often described as humors and used in the system of Ayurveda, are dual combinations of the great elements: Vata (ether and air), Pitta (fire and water) and Kapha (water and earth). Such don’t always provide refinement relative to the Prakriti or nature of deha (bodily) constitution, as specific elements can be variable in different people according …

The ancient healing system of Ayurveda provides us with the opportunity to take responsibility for our own healing. One method is by allowing us to recognize when imbalances manifest, catch them early in the disease process, and then take the necessary steps to prevent future spread of the illness. We can …

We don’t necessarily need to know all the subtle qualities of each Dosha in order to stay in balance. However, having this knowledge can help us when we need to address specific conditions. It also helps us to understand more about how nature works, and how it expresses through our …

The Kapha Dosha is made up of the elements of Water & Earth: Kapha has a synonym ‘Sheleshma’ which is originated from the root ‘shlish’ which means to hold. Kapha is responsible for giving stability to the body. It provides nourishment to the bodily tissues. According to its actions and site …

Ayurveda is an ancient science of body, mind, and spirit which has stood the test of time for over 5,000 years. It has eight branches. One of these branches is Ayurvedic psychology, also known as graha chikitsa or bhuta vidya. Ayurvedic psychology addresses mental imbalances and how to treat them …

In Ayurveda, the concept of agni, or the digestive fire, is a key factor in understanding our physiological makeup, or our prakruti and vikruti.  Ayurveda has three doshas, or core energies: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.  Some consider agni to be the fourth dosha. Ayurveda teaches us that everything which we …