People often complain about heaviness, lethargy, and being uncomfortable after a meal. This is due to improper digestion of food. In this blog, we will learn everything about Ayurveda fasting or Upvasa. Why do Ayurveda Fasting? Types of fasting in Ayurveda 1. Avoid over-eating2. Fruit or fruit juice only fast3. Vegetable soup fast4. Cut some…
In this blog, we will learn about Ayurveda oil pulling, an oral care practice that is over 3000 years old and currently gaining popularity due to its powerful benefits. Introduction Oil pulling is the ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil around your mouth for a certain period. It is also called Kavala or Gandusha in…
This article will provide an overview of Abhyanga, Ayurveda’s ancient Massage Therapy. What is Abhyanga? Abhyangam or Abhyanga in Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term that means oil massage for health improvement. It is done from the scalp to the soles of the feet. It is not limited to physical, as it also brings balance and…
In this article, we will comprehensively cover the topic of virudha ahara or incompatible food combinations in Ayurveda. Introduction Having a seven-course meal sounds romantic and mouth-watering. Was every dish compatible in that seven-course meal? There is a concept in Ayurveda known as food compatibility. One food may not be compatible with another food. Virudha Ahara,…
In this blog, we will comprehensively learn everything about Prakriti in Ayurveda. Prakriti Meaning In Ayurveda, the Prakriti’s literal meaning in English is “Body Nature,” “Unique Body Constitution,” or “inherent nature of an individual.” It is a unique percentage of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha dosha in the human body decided at the time of the…
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a set of 12 postures. One posture gracefully flows into the next one. If you could just practice one thing from yoga, this would be the one. An all-rounder indeed. It rightfully takes care of the physicality as well as spirituality. In this article, we will learn about Surya…
