Ayurveda

Have you ever noticed that around 1:30, 2 or 2:30 p.m. you find yourself longing for coffee, chocolate, or something stimulating?

Sometimes people think they should “wake themselves up” with these stimulants, or go for a run because they are feeling low energy and want to perk up. However, quite the opposite is true—when you feel this way, it is the best time to give your mind and body the rest that it needs. You will be amazed at how much of a positive impact it will have on the rest of your day and evening.

Tea is a standby in many of our lives, especially during the cold winter months. But some types can be particularly useful depending on your Ayurvedic dosha. Find out your dosha here if you don’t know it yet, then make your tea selections according to the list below!

Think Ayurveda, and you may start thinking about herbs and medicinal concoctions used to stave off diseases. Well, true, to a point. But that’s not the sole and whole of Ayurveda. Instead, Ayurveda, first and foremost, is a lifestyle, a way of life. The word Ayurveda in itself can be translated as life science – in effect, Ayurveda is a set of principles to live your life by, not just recipes of herbal concoctions to drive away that cold.

Need some help with your skin woes this winter? Try Ayurvedic TLC.

Winter is coming, and in Ayurveda that means the season of Vata – light, airy, and dry, among other things. There is a propensity for individuals, particularly those experiencing a Vata imbalance, to feel ungrounded. As the seasons change, here are some good general rules to follow, especially if you are someone who’s prone to a Vata imbalance:

The only consistency in our lives as humans is change. In Ayurvedic tradition, the autumn symbolizes the pinnacle of transition in the course of the year. We witness change and transition in the landscape and in the later rise and earlier descent of the sun, and we certainly can feel it in the air and in our bodies.

While the winter season means holidays, sledding and brisk walks in fresh snow, it can also mean trouble for your skin. Cooler temperatures and dry conditions can leave your face feeling dehydrated and in serious need of rejuvenation. Instead of reaching for the Vaseline (no thanks, petroleum!), look to Ayurveda for hydrated and happy skin.

1)Garshana–Dry Brush

Going to the dentist can be a real drag, and is generally not something that we look forward to. However, it’s important to remember that our oral health sets the foundation for the rest of our body, so it’s imperative that we do everything possible to keep our gums, teeth, and mouth healthy.

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. It’s a problem that’s deep in the heart of humanity, you might say.

Researchers at the University of New Mexico Cardiology Clinic and the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, decided to test if a comprehensive Ayurvedic program could improve the health of adults who had a history of heart disease.

This was a pilot study, meaning it only tested a small group of people to see if the results are worth repeating on a larger group of people. Their findings shouted a resounding “Yes!”

Understanding The Basics of Each Dosha

Kapha- Formed by Earth and Water elements.

Part of Body: Special Seat - Chest

Other parts: Throat, head, joints, stomach and small intestine, plasma, fat, nose, tongue.

Qualities - Oily, heavy, cold, slimy, stable.

Functions of Kapha

In normal state