Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest healing systems but is still as relevant and revered as it was centuries ago. This is because though its origins are deeply rooted in ancient Indian civilization, it has organically evolved with medical advancements and ailments,...
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How ayurveda celebrates and supports postpartum recovery
Childbirth is undeniably one of the biggest transformations that a woman can go through. It forever changes the body, mind, and spirit of a woman, and if not properly supported during this time, the impact of these changes can cause lasting damage to both the mother...
10 Ayurvedic practices that unlock emotional intelligence
In a world of geniuses and prodigies who cannot maintain healthy relationships, and successful athletes and sportsmen who are unable to regulate stress and anger, it is easy to see that the modern health system has failed many who are seemingly at the peak of health....
Ritucharya – your ultimate guide to seasonal routines for health and well-being
It's no secret that the changing seasons have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. The only question that follows is why? This is because the changing seasons cause significant variations in temperature, daylight, and humidity (among other...
How can Ayurveda help in easing digestive discomfort?
Our digestive fire or agni is the source of life according to ayurveda. It is a way to good health as it removes waste and toxins from our bodies and helps us absorb the nutrients from the food and drinks we consume. When we suffer from digestion problems it is a sign...
How to utilise Ayurvedic practices to manage stress in the workplace
Ayurveda is about taking a holistic approach to wellness and health and the management of stress is no exception. The ancient teachings offer many practical methods to deal with stress by enhancing your body’s natural mechanisms to counter stress, for both mental and...
What is the relationship between Ayurveda and sustainable living?
As one of the oldest healing systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda promotes a holistic approach to health and wellness by creating a continued healthy balance between the mind body and soul rather than simply medicating once a person has fallen ill. The goal of...
What is meant by mindful eating in Ayurveda and what is its role in holistic healing?
Multi-tasking has become the norm in our world today and this has unfortunately spilt over to our eating habits as well. Most of us tend to eat without much thought while occupied with other activities, such as scrolling through social media or watching...
Utilising ayurvedic massage therapy to treat injuries?
Introduction Ayurveda is life science and a traditional system of medicine which originated in India. It takes a holistic approach to achieving sustained health and wellness with ayurvedic practices consisting of dietary changes, lifestyle habit changes, massage...
Sounds and music in Ayurvedic healing – everything you need to know
Introduction Music has the power to affect our mental physical health mostly by relieving stress levels and improving our moods. The right combination of songs can increase our energy levels and even reduce pain levels. We each have our own individual connection to...
Integrating an Ayurvedic lifestyle into your weight loss journey
Introduction Despite a history of around 5000 years, the holistic approach to wellness that is promoted in the ayurvedic teachings is flexible and adaptable into modern lifestyles. This is why even today millions of people all over the world follow ayurvedic practices...
Identifying ayurvedic body types – What are they?
Introduction Ayurveda teachings say that each of us consists of life energies or forces referred to as dosha. We all have unique combinations of these dosha – vata, pitta and kapha – which make up our individual constitutions. The balance of these energies plays a...
Nurturing holistic wellness through ancient ayurvedic wisdom
Introduction Ayurveda or the ‘knowledge of life’ is a life science that is based on ancient teachings originating from India. The wisdom of ayurveda is based on promoting lifestyle habits that create good overall health for the mind body and soul by creating balance...
Everything you need to know about starting your ayurvedic learning journey
Introduction Ayurveda is a life science with 5000 years of history, whose teachings and wisdoms have transcended time. Even today more and more people adopt an ayurvedic lifestyle for the holistic wellness benefits provided. It has provided a meeting point for...
Elevating your yoga practice through ayurvedic knowledge
Ayurveda and yoga are connected by their Vedic roots and can be even classified as sister sciences. Both help people find holistic wellbeing through natural means by working towards achieving balance between their spiritual, physical and mental elements. Through diet...