11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger
Ginger is a superfood used as a common ingredient in Asian cuisines. In Eastern countries, Ginger benefits do not only extend in the culinary world but also in the health and wellness field. Ginger is a healing ingredient in the field of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It is also a spice with powerful anti-inflammatory, and […]
10 Best Anxiety Management Techniques
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear about what’s going to happen next. Being a victim of anxiety myself, the feeling or sensations of panic and fear are truly overwhelming. Our minds are under so much stress and fear that it projects made-up situations that make us believe it is true. In my […]
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin you never knew
Turmeric is a very well-known spice grown in Central America and India. With the onset of this Ayurvedic superfood, turmeric has become a major part of a millennial’s diet. Be it turmeric lattes at coffee shops, turmeric poached eggs for brunch, turmeric in smoothies and chocolate bars or in organic cosmetics for color. Besides the above, […]
What is Kundalini Yoga and its Benefits
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice that helps you channel powerful energy and transform your life. It is a way to achieve a life full of lightness, happiness, and boundless love. Kundalini Yoga is a combination of exercises or postures (Kriyas) and breathing techniques that end with meditation and chanting. Kundalini Yoga is designed […]
Best time to eat Breakfast Lunch and Dinner as per Ayurveda
How many times have you skipped a meal because you were late for work? Ordered food from out because you did not want to cook? Eating late at night or grabbing a bite while traveling to work? This might seem like an everyday routine until we are bombarded with health issues. Acidity and constipation have […]
What is the Ayurvedic Perspective on Raw Food
Some of us are suffering from a disturbed gut even though we follow a super healthy diet consisting of raw vegetables and fruits. So where is the problem? According to Ayurveda, raw foods consumed in high amounts can be a trigger for disturbed digestion. This does not mean that raw foods are entirely bad for […]
What Yoga poses are good for Knee Pain
During my association with Sivananda Yoga Ashram recently for a few months – I met strong groups of people practicing Warrior Pose and the Pyramid Pose of Yoga. I observed that a lot of people complain of knee pain or some had knee pain who underwent knee surgery and couldn’t do certain poses. The people […]
Advice for Parents of University Students Leaving Home
It is that time of the year when your child is graduating to move up the ladder to higher education. Your child going to a university far from home may seem daunting but a proud moment as well. Parents around this time frantically ask around or look on the internet on the do’s and don’ts […]
3 Ways to Chant Om properly
Chanting ‘OM’ or ‘AUM’ is a scared practice that one recites to meditate. Om or Aum is an ancient mystical sound also an ancient mantra with origins in India and Nepal. It is sacred and holds high significance in religions – Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. All four religions believe Om as the origin of […]
Psychology of How to Overcome Procrastination
Overcoming procrastination can be as hard as getting rid of a bad habit. Thoughts such as, “Why do I procrastinate?” “Why can’t I be as successful like him?” “I will never be able to do this on time” “How do I stop being lazy” are few of the thoughts that linger in your mind if […]