by Manish Chandra | Feb 3, 2021 | abhyanga, addictions, autumn, Ayurveda, ayurvedic, ayurvedic approach, ayurvedic herbs, Ayurvedic massage, ayurvediccooking, balance, bloating, blog, breath, breathe, breathing
The Five Airs of Vata “Each dosha manifests in five forms or divisions. Through these vehicles of systematic outreach, the doshas influence the entire bodily system. The five divisions of Vata, referred to as the five airs, are prana, udana, samana, apana, and vyana....
by Manish Chandra | Jan 29, 2021 | 8 fold path, abhyanga, acne, addictions, agni, allergies, anti-inflammation, anti-inflammatory diet, anxiety, Ayurvedic massage, ayurvediccooking, Ayurvedicdiet, ayurvedicrecipes, blog, blood sugar, blood sugar levels, body constitution, bowel movements, breathe, breathing, buddhism, caffeine, carbohydrates, chitra, coffee, daily routine, dairy, dairy and fruit, dehydration, dental hygeine, detox, dosha, doshas, duiet, elimination, emotional, emotionaleating, gastro-intestinal tract, GI tract, grains
We’ve had a lot of people stop by the office recently (wearing masks, of course) asking, “What is Ayurveda anyway?” Ayurveda is an ancient system of Medicine that originated in India over 5,000 plus years ago. Back then, people didn’t have iPhones or Google; they had...
by Manish Chandra | Jan 20, 2021 | autonomic nervous system, autumn, ayurvedic, ayurvedic approach, ayurvedic herbs, Ayurvedic massage, Ayurvedicdiet, ayurvedicrecipes, bata-pacifying diet, bloating, blog
Transitioning between seasons can be awkward and uncomfortable. Right now as we begin to transition from winter to spring, we can find ourselves taking off our warmer coats, and then two days later putting them back on. We can find ourselves feeling sleepy, like we...
by Manish Chandra | Jan 15, 2021 | amavasya, anti-inflammation, anti-inflammatory diet, anxiety, ayurvedic, ayurvedic approach, ayurvedic herbs, Ayurvedic massage, Ayurvedicdiet, blog, body consitution, body constitution, bowel movements, cortisol, cost-saving, crimesagainstwisdom, daily routine, dairy, dairy and fruit, diets, digestion, Digestive Health, dinner
The Vedic teachings (Ayurveda is a branch of the Vedic teachings) remind us to cultivate presence—the kind of awareness needed to live a full, whole, intelligent life. When you hear the word ‘presence’ what do you feel? Does it trigger memories of when you felt...
by Manish Chandra | Nov 13, 2020 | abhyanga, anti-inflammation, anti-inflammatory diet, anxiety, Ayurveda, ayurvedic, ayurvedic herbs, Ayurvedic massage, ayurvediccooking, Ayurvedicdiet, balance, blog, breath, breathe, breathing, cleanse, coffee, cold, Cooking
Cold and Flu Season is upon us, and with the added stress of a pandemic, we’re all wondering how best to care for ourselves during this time. Ayurveda seeks to answer the question of “how best do I care for myself” by studying nature, seeking balance, and taking a...
by Manish Chandra | Nov 11, 2020 | abhyanga, ayurvedic approach, ayurvedic herbs, Ayurvedic massage, ayurvediccooking, blog, body consitution, body constitution, bowel movements
For those of us who haven’t been able to get warm in days, or who have been eating tons of squash and root vegetables, we’re aware that the seasons are changing. In Ayurveda, the season or phase of year we’re currently in is either a ritu (fixed season) or a ritu...
