Imagine a hymn gently sung in a church in your neighborhood, or picture yourself visiting a Buddhist temple in the mountains in Asia where the silence is broken only by deep but soft chanting interspersed with gong sounds and chimes. Unlike the noise of a car honking behind you, the ones mentioned above are soothing, …
Picture this: Mountains tumbling into headstands. Headstands morphing into speeding cycles. Bridges collapsing into roaring lions. Sound like a movie? Actually, they’re just scenes from a normal household where a child plays the lead role. Heavy on drama, kids are also born acrobats. Yoga postures, for instance, are natural poses for a child. In fact, …
Need to find a moment of calm? Learn Bee Breath, or Bhramari pranayama, to help reduce tension and stress. The Bhramari pranayama derives its name from the black Indian bee called Bhramari. The exhalation in this breathing technique resembles the typical humming sound of the bee. Bhramari pranayama is effective in instantly calming down the …
A WORTHWHILE “FRONDSHIP” Some people are not fond of fennel’s distinctive licorice taste. However, cooking fennel refines its flavor and tones down its tang. And with so many benefits to boast, it’s worth incorporating fennel into your diet. Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family that also includes parsley, carrots, and celery. …
Sri Sri Yoga is the most relaxing style of yoga—a holistic, multidimensional, and purposeful practice that goes beyond the yoga mat to benefit every area of your life. It is an authentic yoga practice brought to you in a way that is accessible, fun, and applicable to contemporary living. Let’s hear what Sri Sri Yoga …
Is low back pain giving you sleepless nights? Is changing positions from sitting to standing more challenging than it used to be? Is your leg feeling some nagging discomfort too? Did I hit a nerve? If I did, it was probably the sciatic one, and you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is not a word …
Find part one in the Ayurvedic Skincare series here. Wherever pure knowledge and happiness is, there lies beauty. sattyam. shivam. sundaram. —the veda Paying attention to your needs holistically and using the tools of ayurveda pave the way to vibrant, beautiful skin. Skincare Products and Services Resources Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations, pulse assessments, ayurvedic body treatments …
All the world’s scriptures talk about great happiness because they know that is everyone’s ultimate quest. Happiness is not related to what we have or don’t have. It is simply our state of mind. Happiness is not a commodity that you can buy somewhere. It is present where you are, right here and right now. …
Are you a light sleeper? Or do you tend to oversleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and then struggle to go back to sleep? Do you often dream about falling or running or have vivid, colorful dreams? It is quite interesting how our dosha makeup—or their imbalances influence and determine—the …
Today’s recipe is a St. Patrick’s Day nod to our Irish brothers and sisters and their traditions of hearty and healthy soups and stews made with fresh seasonal vegetables. It’s no coincidence the green, white, and orange colors of the Irish flag make an appearance here! Ayurveda calls this time of year just before kapha …
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