Healing Journeys: Energy Healing Session - Session #6 (Karmic Ailments)

Welcome to Healing Journeys - a corner of Basmati.com where you can read about our team's real experiences with different holistic healing modalities. Trying a new type of healing can be overwhelming and you might first want to hear about someone's experience before taking the plunge. Healing Journeys will cover many different types of healing.

First Aid For Your Dog

Summertime is a great time to get outside with your dog. Seeing your dog rolling in the grass, swimming in the lake, or just playing in the backyard can bring so much joy!

However, accidents can happen -- and they can happen to your pet as well. Being prepared for a medical emergency is vital -- not only for yourself but for your dog, too.

The Six Tastes in Ayurveda

When you think of how food tastes to you, you probably can think of certain tastes you like or favor, and others that aren’t as appealing to you, or you dislike. Well it turns out that there is a lot more to taste than just personal appeal. The taste of food actually has a profound influence on your health and your experience of your body and mind.  Read the rest of this article to find out how.

An Ayurvedic Approach to Green Tea

Green tea offers seemingly countless benefits: lowered cancer risk, arthritis relief, fat loss, and improved cognitive function among them.

Triphala: The Ancient Ayurvedic Remedy

Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation consisting of three fruits native to the Indian subcontinent: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica) and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). Triphala translates literally to mean “three fruits,” and comes from combining the Sanskrit words “tri” meaning three, “phala” meaning fruit and “churcha,” which means powder.

Yoga as a Remedy for PMS

Bloating, cramps, headaches, body aches, swelling, breast tenderness, mood swings -- is this what we were destined for? To a young girl newly entering puberty I knew nothing better. I entered the era of menstruation without proper initiation or training. I had no wisdom-woman grooming me in the way to consciously awaken into my womanhood. I only had societal conditioning, programming, and a mother who grew up with shame and guilt around bleeding.

How to Make 5 Different Homemade Nut Milks

Almond Milk

I know very few people who dislike almond milk. This is definitely one of the most common nut milks, but that doesn't mean it isn't fantastic! It's loaded with flavor and makes a fantastic milk substitute. This is my go-to milk, and I'm sure it will be yours too. 

Ingredients: 

Superfood 101: Cashews!

This slightly sweet, buttery nut is one of my favorites. I love popping a bunch of raw cashews in the oven and then lightly toasting them for an afternoon snack. I also like to sprinkle them on cereal or anything that needs a crunch. 

The Best Teas for Your Dosha

Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, and its popularity in America seems to continue to rise. The thousands of tea varieties available, from traditional caffeinated teas to herbal infusions, can make choosing one overwhelming.

#Wellness Wednesday - Yoga For Life: Week 70

 

Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend/Upavishta Konasana

Benefits:

Stretches hips, thighs and calves.

Helps open hips.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start in a seated position, legs are spread as wide as comfortable. Place hands on ground in front of you and slowly walk them away from your body, working your chest to the floor.

Arms are flat on floor.

Tummy is engaged.

Shoulders are back and away from ears.

Back is evenly extended.