Unlike the popular 4 seasons, there are six seasons in Ayurveda. We will understand the seasons w.r.t. Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in Ayurveda. Ritu is a Sanskrit word meaning season. Doshas or Bio energies change during different seasons. Ayurveda has depicted various rules and regimens (Charya), regarding diet and behaviour, to acclimate to seasonal changes…
According to Ayurveda, the tongue is a strong diagnostic tool. Read your tongue, and know your health. The tongue is a detailed health map. A healthy tongue is pink in colour. The tongue shows a Dosha imbalance. It is important to check your tongue regularly to know if your body is accumulating toxins. The tongue…
Dina means day, and Charya implies activity. The daily routine of following Ayurveda wisdom in your life is called Dinacharya. You follow this routine to enhance your digestion, eliminate toxins, and create a balance for overall well-being. Dinacharya is the first and basic lifestyle regimen to be followed, mentioned by many Ayurveda Acharyas.[1] Benefits of Dinacharya Good Digestion…
What is Mindful eating in Ayurveda? The practice of mindful eating involves being present when eating, focusing on the food’s flavour, texture, aroma, appearance, and your body’s cues about hunger and fullness. This method improves digestion and discourages overeating by encouraging a positive relationship with food. As per Ayurveda, “How we eat” becomes more important…
In this blog, we will thoroughly understand Ayurveda’s perspective on the process of digestion. As per Ayurveda, two digestive processes happen in the body.1. Gross digestion 2. Subtle digestion In Ayurveda, the process of digestion has been classified into three phases, i.e. Madhura avastha paka, amla avastha paka and katu avastha paka. These stages of…
In this blog, we will comprehensively go through all the aspects of Agni or digestive fire in Ayurveda. Agni is a Sanskrit word that denotes fire. In Ayurveda, it represents the body’s digestive fire. This force drives digestion and metabolism and contributes to growth and development. Agni is the force of intelligence within each cell,…
