Vikṛti | The Nature of the Imbalance
A person’s vikṛti is the state of the three doṣas after the moment of conception.
Vata Dosha and Motion
Vata Dosha and Motion – Vata dosha has many qualities. The quality that is arguably the most aggravating to vata dosha is motion. Motion is a function of the air element.
Ayurvedic Diet: Veganism & Vata Dosha
Ayurveda sees everything in nature as medicine when it is used properly. This includes both animals and plants.
What is Niruha Basti?
Anuvasana Basti – This water-based enema is typically infused with herbs that are cleansing and pacifying to Vata Dosha.
What is Anuvasana Basti?
Within a Panchakarma cleanse, there are two fundamental classifications of Basti: Those that are tonifying, and those that are purifying. Anuvasana Basti is the tonifying variety…
Finding Your Ideal Living Environment According to Ayurveda
Have you ever wondered if the place you call home is truly conducive to your overall well-being? Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, suggests that the climate of your surroundings can significantly impact your health. In essence, the location you choose to live in can either support or hinder your journey to a balanced state of well-being.
What is Basti? A Look At Ayurvedic Enemas
Basti, which is an Ayurvedic enema, is a suppository that can be made of either tonifying or purifying substances used in Panchakarma.
The Process of Shirodhara (Third Eye Treatment)
At this point, you have now learned all about the benefits of Shirodhara (Third Eye Treatment) we will now look at the process.
The Benefits of Shirodhara (Third Eye Treatment)
Shirodhara (Shear-O-Daur-UH) is an Ayurvedic Body Therapy, in which warm oil is poured across the forehead. Shiro means head, and Dhara means pour. Therefore, Shirodhara means simply “to pour on the head”.
Classic Holiday Spices You Didn’t Know Aid Digestion
Local, doshically appropriate, and seasonal are what I consider to make up the other three corners. One of the cookbooks I grew up around was “Joy of Cooking” What an amazing title, holding such great reverence for the ancient science of Ayurveda without even trying.