Agni is known in Ayurveda as the internal digestive fire, as well as the deity of fire. The devotion to Agni is not nature-worship, but a recognition of the awe inspiring power that softens metal, evaporates water, and may bring life or death. Fire is known across the...
The liver isn’t called “liver” for no reason; a healthy liver allows us to be healthy livers of our own lives. The liver processes toxins, nutrients, blood, and emotions—specifically anger, and it also plays a role in metabolic function, hormone breakdown, and how the...
The purpose of the Vedic sciences is to promote Self-realization. Known as sister sciences, Ayurveda and Jyotish (Vedic astrology) have been studied as parallel practices since their conception. Ayurveda translates into “knowledge of life,” and Jyotish...
Tuesday October 20th, Moon in Scorpio, Jyestha, Trine Mars in Pisces Thursday October 22nd, Venus enters Virgo Monday October 26th, Moon in Aquarius, trine Sun and Mercury in Libra – On Tuesday, October 20th, the Moon will move through its sign of debilitation,...
Chyawanprash, also called Chyavanprash or Chavana Prash, is an ancient Ayurvedic recipe that’s over 5,000 years old. A specific blend of herbs, spices, fruits, fats, and honey, it is full of essential vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that can help restore the...
The concept of “The Three Gunas” comes from the Bhagavad-Gita (a Hindu scripture that discusses the nature of reality and consciousness). It states that there are three gunas, or “threads,” that hold this world together. They weave through...