When the word Yoga comes up, the ideas and images of twisting and turning the body or breathing techniques come to the mind. But is it really yoga? No! What really is Yoga then? The Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’ that means ‘to join/union’ gave birth to the term Yoga. So, Yoga is the union of individual…
According to Ayurveda, Honey and Ghee(Clarified Butter) are two of the ingredients in Panchamrita (Super-mixture). Both the ingredients have an unmatched value for health and wellness. However, the science of Ayurveda forbids mixing honey with ghee in equal ratios. The reason behind this is- It creates a poison for the body that results in Ingestion…
What kills a man or woman (just in case a feminist is reading this)? Not the thousand battles but the fear of thousand battles, not the snakebite but the fear of snakes (well not in all cases but you get the idea though! right?), not the disease but the fear induced by the disease. Due…
Ayurveda advises a diseased person to make some amends for fast treatment and recovery. These changes in lifestyle (for diseased or healthy) will bring about a positive sea change in the physical, mental as well as emotional health. Under no circumstances should a diseased person violate these “Ayurvedic health rules”. 20 Things Ayurveda Strictly Mentions…
Simple warm or hot water does marvelous things for our overall health. We can understand the significance of hot/warm water is mentioned below. The Significance of Hot/Warm Water: 1. Cleans Good The hot water clears and cleans the intestine tracts. This cleans the system of the undigested food and excessive waste stuck inside. Drinking hot…
In this article, we will discuss Kapha dosha comprehensively. All the points about it will be covered from Ayurveda’s point of view. What is Kapha Dosha? Ayurveda states that Kapha dosha is one of the three (vata, kapha, and pitta dosha) biological energy principles that govern lubrication, stability, and support in the body. It is…
