Ayurveda as you know is a holistic health science from India but more than that it comes from two Sanskrit terms – Ayus and Veda. Ayus being life the totality of all it is, everything that surrounds us. And Veda which is wisdom. At the heart of ayurveda is nature …
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Five Elements: What Element Possesses You? (Ayurveda)
We can benefit from Ayurvedic understanding of the Great Five Elements to not only understand the outer universe, but also our inner universe – our unique mind-body personality, because, according to Ayurveda, the relationship of the Elements with each other greatly determines our natural constitution and predispositions to health and …
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PITTA-Type people are generally of medium size and well proportioned. They are more muscular, and athletic. They have a medium amount of physical energy and stamina. They also tend to be intelligent and have a sharp wit and a good ability to concentrate. They make good leaders and businesspeople. Examples …
Read More »AYURVEDA: Four States of Agni
It is essential that we understand the digestive fire or ‘Agni’ in AYURVEDA. After the Doshas, you’ll hear Agni referred to most often in the Ayurvedic Texts. Many ayurvedic doctors say that the treatment of diseases of the body is in fact the treatment of AGNI. This Agni is responsible …
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