by Manish Chandra | Jan 8, 2020 | Ayurveda, blog
In Ayurveda, there are six Rasās (tastes): Svādu or madhura (sweet) Amla (sour) Lavana (salty) Tikta (bitter) Katu (acrid) Kashāya (astringent) The pharmacological actions of these tastes are based on dravya (matter) and their potency increases in preceding order...
by Manish Chandra | Jan 8, 2020 | Ayurveda, blog
A core principle of Ayurveda is living in rhythm with the seasons. The moon plays an integral role in our living in harmony with nature through our moods, and is reflected in our breathing. Prana is the life force energy which regulates respiration and circulation in...
by Manish Chandra | Jan 2, 2020 | Ayurveda, blog, Detoxification, Gut Health, Wellness
The human body is a wonderful complex system which has a number of ways to balance or eliminate the materials which could be harmful to the body. In order to facilitate the elimination of these substances, the body is equipped with urges that appear naturally. There...
by Manish Chandra | Dec 18, 2019 | Ayurveda, blog
If you have ever been to an Ayurvedic physician or have taken any kind of online dosha quiz, you might know, the first thing they tell you is your Prakriti, which is the Sanskrit term for what combination and proportions of the three dosas you have. Doshas at Birth...
by Manish Chandra | Dec 11, 2019 | Ayurveda, blog
Let’s have a glimpse at what Panchmahabhuta is, and why does Ayurveda emphasis so much on it. According to Indian philosophers, each and every object in this Universe is composed of five proto elements (Panchmahabhuta) i.e. 1) Akash (ether) 2) Vayu (air) 3) Agni...
by Manish Chandra | Dec 4, 2019 | Ayurveda, blog
Fall and Winter Essential Herbs Why herbs? Herbs are an integral part in our Ayurvedic practice. They are powerful tools that help with healing the mind and addressing emotions. They have the ability to make us more open to change, calm anger and create better...
