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According to Ayurveda, health is governed by three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Prana, the life force, is especially associated with Vata dosha, responsible for movement and communication within the body. Proper flow and balance of prana are essential for maintaining Vata in harmony, ensuring overall health and well-being. The Five Types of Prana in Ayurveda Prana: In Ayurveda, Prana

In the ancient science of Ayurveda, sensory health is considered essential for overall well-being. The five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—are linked to the body’s balance and health. The sense of hearing, in particular, is important as it enables communication and connection with the world and influences internal harmony and energetic balance. In this article, I'll share how you

Why is using the rays of sunshine in the morning healthy for our eyesight according to Ayurveda? Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasises the importance of connecting with nature to maintain overall health and well-being. When it comes to our eyesight, Ayurvedic principles suggest that utilising the gentle rays of the early morning sun can have a positive

Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine that originated in India, emphasises the importance of balancing the body and mind for overall well-being. Kitchari, a dish made from a combination of rice and lentils, is often recommended in Ayurveda for its detoxifying and balancing properties. While it's important to note that individual experiences may vary, here are some potential advantages of

As the seasons shift and the frosty winds announce the arrival of winter, Ayurveda, the ancient science of life and holistic well-being, provides us with invaluable wisdom on navigating this transformative time of the year. Ayurveda views winter as a season of balance and restoration, offering unique insights into how we can align our lifestyles, diet, and daily routines to

Lion's Gate Portals occur every year when the sun is aligned with Sirius (the brightest star in the night sky), and also with Orion's Belt and the Earth. The lion represents courage and personal power. Yoga and Ayurveda are very much in tune with the daily, monthly and yearly cycles, as well as it is with the influence that celestial

We live according to our perceptions because the universe adjusts itself immediately to our expectations. If we look for negativity, we will find it in abundance. When we look for goodness around us, we create positive energy. For me, the best way to create the reality I want to live in has been through meditation. this is why I created

Strengthening your core has many benefits You will have a better posture as a result of it. A proper core-strengthening exercise engages muscles from front to back, top to bottom, and sides to sides of your hips and torso. Breathing becomes easier and gains the greater capacity You will be able to balance better You'll notice performance improvements not just

In Yin Yoga, poses are passively held for five or more minutes at a time, working on the soft, dense (Yin) connective tissues and joints of the body as well as working on the deep, dense (Yang) tissues. A more traditional form of yoga is Yang yoga, which is a practice based on hatha or ashtanga asanas that aims at

The fire element has the power of transformation. However, too much fire can make you burn out. We can feel the element of fire heating us from inside when we dance, run or even when we laugh a lot. Heat can also be present when we feel embarrassed, angry, jealous or aroused. Heat/fire is just that, neither good nor bad.

The knees are a complex joint, and it's essential to pay attention as soon as we experience pain, as pain is always a messenger. The first step is to ascertain whether the pain arises due to muscle weakness, tightness in the surrounding muscles or if it's s a result of inflammation. Pain on deep flexion (crouching or sitting on your

The ancient science of Ayurveda has as much relevance today as it did to people of ancient India, where it originated at least 5,000 years ago. In the 21st century, we use Ayurvedic wisdom as a tool for balancing our lives—whether we want to have more energy, lose weight, improve our moods, or simply feel healthier. Ayurveda is based on

Ayurveda believes that healing comes from within the body itself, so when these marma points are stimulated, they encourage the body to get to work on ailments and pain. Known in the ancient Vedic era as ‘Bindu, marma points identify mystical points on the outer body that can activate a ‘door’ to the inner body when pressed.  Key facial marma

Keeping the Vata Dosha balanced is considered key to staying healthy. It is claimed that around 80% of diseases happen because of a Vata imbalance. Vata controls all movements and activities in the body, from the inhale and exhale, to digestion, circulation, etc. Vata is composed of Air and Space, which are synonyms of movement and potentiality. It's cold, rough

The fascia is a three-dimensional web of multiple layers of loosely woven connective tissue that enfolds us from head to toe, surrounding and integrating all the structures of the body. The Fascia can get tense through stress, repetitive posture (like being seated for long periods of time) or it can even get stuck on scar tissue after an injury. To

Sometimes, we might suffer injuries, but we must be careful not to give it all up. It only takes 48 hours for a muscle to start wasting. Our joints also suffer from a lack of movement. Remember: 'motion is lotion' You can still find ways of moving and exercising your body without irritating the injured area. Bearing weight on our

Ayurveda says: as it is in the environment, so it will be in ourselves. When there is wind and it is cold outside we will also feel it in us. This increases the Vata Dosha. For this reason, we need to bring the opposite qualities to feel more grounded. Vata dosha is a combination of the space and air elements.

Ayurveda is a holistic science that works not just with the physical body, but also with our subtle bodies: the body of energy, the mind-body, the emotional body. As we transit this human experience, many times we'll find that we feel out of source. More often than not this is because we are bringing into what's happening, which is neutral,

The neck and shoulders are very susceptible to stress. When we feel that we carry the world on our shoulders, we can get pain and discomfort in this area. According to Ayurveda pain is caused by the Vata Dosha, as it's related to the nervous system. These days, our constant exposure to devices brings strain to the neck and shoulders

Do you sometimes feel that you easily lose your temper? Perhaps you use sharp (or hurtful) words in your communication. Do you crave competition, act confrontationally or become controlling. All of these are signs that your Pitta Dosha is coming out of balance. An excess of Pitta, which is the Dosha compose of mainly fire and a bit of water, can

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In this video, I walk you through how I make Kitchari. This one-pot easy meal is great to be used for a detox. It's easy to digest ingredients and spices will give your body a much-deserved rest.   INGREDIENTS • 1⁄4 tsp black mustard seeds • 1⁄2 tsp cumin seeds • 1 small pinch asafoetida (hing) powder • 1⁄2 tsp

During the winter months, we eat heavier foods and might have done less physical activity accumulate. This can make us feel a bit heavier and more lethargic. A typical consequence of an increase of the Kapha dosha, according to Ayurveda. The Kapha dosha is comprised of the Water and Earth elements. Therefore it's heavy and also related to the fluids

Have you heard the phrase “You are what you eat?” Although it’s true that what we eat will have a direct impact in our health and wellbeing, in Ayurveda it is believed that the way we are able to digest what we eat is even more important. Our digestive power is called Agni. Agni in Sanskrit means fire. Our digestion

Kitchari is an ancient Ayurveda meal that can help to give your digestion a much-needed rest and detox. I love kitchari. This mixture of beans and rice, with a great dose of herbs, is delicious. Kitchari is one of the few foods that provide both nourishment for the body and benefits digestion thanks to its spice combination. Kitchari is an

Of all of the practices that the path of yoga has taught me, meditation has had the most profound results for me. From helping me to deal with depression, insomnia and pain, to even be the make or break when I decided to quit smoking for good. A lovely method to meditate is candle gazing or ‘Trataka’ meditation. Unlike most

The trees have started to change thier colour from green to red, brown and gold. Temperatures lower and days shorten. There is no question about it, Autumn is upon us. The change of season brings an opportunity to re-set and refresh our daily routine, our menus and our physical activities. Ayurveda has a few tips that will help you to

There are three constitutional types in Ayurveda, called doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. These are elemental forces that are at work in nature, in our bodies, and in our minds. The five elements are Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. The combination of these elements will give us our unique body constitution which will have wonderful positive attributes when in

Last week I had a valid question from one of my students. She asked about the difference between Ashtanga yoga and the Yoga and Ayurveda course we are doing. My answer was that the main difference is the knowledge you are acquiring on Ayurveda, how the body works and reacts to the elements and there will be a few variations to what

Ayurveda identifies three bodily/metabolic types, called doshas. These doshas—known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are biological energies that govern the physiology, psychology, and subtle energy of the body. The doshas can show us the best path to transit, so that our bodies satay or regain their ideal balance. They are essentially our guides for choosing foods, activities, and lifestyle habits that

 The Palaeolithic Diet, or Paleo Diet, seems to be in much vogue. It’s supposed to allow people to go back to basics, eating what our Hunters and Gatherers ancestors used to eat. At that time there were no super markets, TV dinners, processed foods and even grains. The Paleo Diet would be what humans used to eat before we started

There are three constitutional types in Ayurveda, called doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. These are elemental forces that are at work in nature, in our bodies, and in our minds. The five elements are Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. The combination of these elements will give us our unique body constitution which will have wonderful positive attributes when in

Ayurveda believes every person, and everything in the world, is made of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These combine in the human body to form three life forces or energies, called Doshas. Doshas influence how your body and mind work. There are three Doshas: Vata (composed of space and air); Pitta (composed

Ayurveda identifies three bodily/metabolic types, called doshas. These doshas—known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are biological energies that govern the physiology, psychology, and subtle energy of the body. The doshas can show us the best path to transit, so that our bodies satay or regain their ideal balance. They are essentially our guides for choosing foods, activities, and lifestyle habits that

 The Palaeolithic Diet, or Paleo Diet, seems to be in much vogue. It’s supposed to allow people to go back to basics, eating what our Hunters and Gatherers ancestors used to eat. At that time there were no super markets, TV dinners, processed foods and even grains. The Paleo Diet would be what humans used to eat before we started