The Pranamaya Kosha is the layer of the aura that helps you feel vital, energetic and connected to all beings. One of five koshas, this kosha is also the space where you may connect to your ancestors, deceased loved ones and all life. < div> When this layer of the …
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While listening to a lecture about Prana by Dr. Claudia Welch, she made a poignant statement. Prana, when unbridled, undirected, and moving according to its nature, will naturally rise, filling the head. When coerced downward, into the lower body, it has the ability to contour the nadis, spreading and nourishing …
Read More »Stress is not a huge factor for kapha dosha. What kapha has to counter is lethargy. When left to their own devices kapha dosha tend to become inactive. What is required in this scenario is active engagement by increasing daily activities. Daily exercise, time in nature and active meditation would …
Read More »Fresh coconut meat and coconut water are so delicious, not to mention healthy and full of prana or vitality. Fresh coconut water can be strained and drunk as is or added to juice or a smoothie. Fresh coconut meat is really fantastic in fruit salads, Indian style chutneys or sprinkled …
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Lasting beauty is the epitome of beauty. It is an expression of beauty that someone embodies completely. It is very important to understand the concept of “beauty from within”. As we all know real beauty is skin deep and lies in the eyes of the beholder. Your outer beauty and radiance depend upon your …
Read More »By Dr. Virender Sodhi, ND and Dr. Anup Mulakaluri, ND. The immune system is one of the most important indicators of vitality of an individual. The immune system represents the capacity of an individual to defend their health against physical, emotional, and environmental challenges. The vitality of an individual is …
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(As published in the “Popular Lately” section of Elephant Journal) I recently met an accomplished, Indian-born, western-trained Gastroenterologist at a graduation party I attended for my sister. After sharing a little about how amazing it has been for me, as an American-born Indian, to not only discover, but have the …
Read More »Perhaps nothing could be more frustrating and painful than experiencing an ongoing struggle with weight and overall wellness. If you’re one of these individuals, then chances are you’re desperate for results and have probably tried the latest weight loss trends with disappointing, and often disheartening, results. You’ve cut calories, gone …
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The Classical Ayurveda perspective on Heart Disease or Hrud Rog is based on understanding the nature of the heart as an organ within Ayurvedic physiology. Diagnosis of Hrud Rog may or may not map onto western medical diagnosis of heart disease. There are several other Ayurvedic diseases that are seen …
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