Ayurvedic massage therapists are revered professionals. They possess the rare skill of simultaneously being able to heal and soothe, body and mind. And after each session of invigorating and reviving massages, the question arises. What does it take to become an...
The importance of diet in Ayurveda is fundamental to the philosophy and practice of this ancient holistic system of medicine. Ayurveda views food as not just a source of physical nourishment but also as a key factor in maintaining overall well-being, preventing...
It’s happened to all of us before. The inability to communicate our fears, worries, and even our symptoms to the people who need to hear it the most. After all, this requires immense trust and conviction. As effective patient communication is crucial for Ayurvedic...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...