In this article, I will try to list some tried and tested healthy Ayurvedic ways of packing lunch for your kids. We will also look at some Ayurveda inspired lunch box recipes and Ayurvedic lunch ideas for kids. Research studies have proven that the increased availability of fruits, vegetables, whole …
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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 …
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As a yogi having studied Ayurveda, I have become accustomed to a little Ayurvedic morning ritual that really helps me to get up and go. I find this especially helpful when it’s Winter in Australia. According to Ayurveda, if we stick to a morning ritual that aligns our body with nature’s …
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Do you wake up unrefreshed, with stiffness and pain in your muscles, have specific painful ‘spots’ on your back and front side, and get tired easily? If your answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then you may be suffering from a common disorder called fibromyalgia. Here we take a look …
Read More »SATTVA is the BIG BOAT that is going to tell you when is it enough. What? when? how? where do you need to take a break? where do you need to take a walk? etc.,
Read More »If you are with Satvik people your sattva builds up, no matter how depressed you are.
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A lot of modern health concerns today are linked to problems that are a result of little everyday choices and habits that stack up and lead to disease. And most of these problems are preventable. Ayurveda’s time-tested health-promoting wisdom sheds light on why the following habits can actually harm us. …
Read More »AYURVEDA explains that we are our own best healers. We know ourselves best, after all! We can educate ourselves and take control of and responsibility for our own health. How do we do this? First of all, we tune in to our bodies. We start paying attention to the signals …
Read More »A Silent Lunch: Once you get to work, the work will be what work is, But when it is time for your lunch break, eat your meal in silence without the stress of work around you. If possible eat you lunch while you are looking at nature or in a …
Read More »I know what you are thinking. Is this a serious blog post? Can I really apply Ayurvedic principles to my Valentine’s Day date, and do I really need to? The answers are yes, yes, and no. You don’t have to apply Ayurvedic principles to your Valentine’s date. But Valentine’s Day is about …
Read More »Take regular breaks away from work and errands to have fun and relax Stretch your body often. Breathe!! Sometimes we work so hard we forget to breath, take a deep breath now. Make sure you get enough rest. Move your body every day; find time for 30 mins to walk, …
Read More »Our bodies require a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere to process food properly. That means, we should sit down to eat without watching TV, reading newspapers, working at the computer or doing any other distracting activities. Eating while sitting and without distractions allows the stomach to settle into a relaxed posture and …
Read More »Watch this video to know how when you neglect your spirit, you’re likely to fall into the trap of depression and anxiety
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Kapha are happy-go-lucky, inviting, generous, the best listeners (and huggers!), able to handle a lot of work with grace, peaceful minded, and a curvy goddess-like physique. But when out of balance, Kaphas can also be stubborn and impossible to move, can gain weight easily, have depression (though you probably wouldn’t be …
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Our prakruti (unique doshic combination) is created at conception! So your little ones already have their doshic balance in place now. That’s why they are so different from each other. Wee ones will thrive when following doshic principles, however they are also in kapha stage of life. Kapha remember is the builder, creator, lubricant, …
Read More »Lassi is a traditional Indian beverage that is often served with an Ayurvedic lunch. Lassi, made by blending yogurt with water, is very popular for its ability to enhance digestion. Lassi can be enjoyed as a sweet drink, or as a spice-infused drink, and is balancing for all three doshas. …
Read More »According to Ayurveda, overeating is actually caused by emotional factors. When we overwork, or are stressed, prana vata stimulates the gastric fire in our stomach. We then interpreted this feeling as hunger, and so we eat, although we may not necessarily need food at that particular time. This leads to …
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Before starting on an exercise regimen, it is always advisable to get a medical check up done by your physician to rule out any absolute contraindication or to know about any precaution which you should take while exercising. Exercises should be done an hour before/after a light snack preferably in …
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