Anxiety disorders are a common mental health issue that can cause significant distress and impede an individual's ability to function. Ayurvedic approaches provide an alternative ayurvedic treatment f...
What is MudraShanmukhi MudraSignificanceBenefitsHow to do itTime/durationPrecautionsFAQsShanmukhi mudra is performed by using the fingers to close the six openings of the face (two eyes, two ears, nos...
The Sanskrit word mudra, which translates to "seal," "mark," or "gesture," has the power to alter the energy of our physical, emotional, and spiritual body. Mudras increase the effectiveness of medita...
The physical process of pranayama has the effect of bringing the mind into a state of calmness, clarity, and steadiness. It connects mental and physical practices.Before doing pranayama, you must take...
DefinitionTypes of Vata DoshaSymptomsCausesSigns of Vata bodyTips to balance VataAccording to Ayurveda, there are 3 doshas that make up our physical and mental bodies. They are the Vata, Pitta, and Ka...
If you're feeling blue, you have a lot of choices these days. And fortunately, some of the national euphoria regarding Prozac is giving way to widespread enthusiasm for St. John's Wort. The former com...
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Nutrition plays an important role in the developing human immune system. This is especially true during gestation. Undernourished, low-birth-weight babies sho...
Almost everyone, from teenagers to the elderly, is highly affected by high blood pressure, which is a very common ailment.
A higher occurrence of high blood pressure has been linked to poor lifest...
Your menstrual cycle is a window into your wellbeing. According to Ayurveda, each month your cycle shows you which doshas are imbalanced. Read on for Ayurvedic insights on women's health from sta...
There are a number of different breathing techniques in yoga that can ease stress, and make you feel less anxious and calm. We use the term 'Pranayama' for a collection of yogic breathing exercises. H...
Udana MudraStepsBenefitsAs the name suggests, Udana Vayu mudra is meant to balance the Udana Vayu.Udana literally means 'fly' and Vayu in yoga means 'wind' that flows the Prana into various regions of...
Pranayama is an integral part of yoga. It involves the use of various yoga breathing exercises to rectify your breathing pattern as well as cleanse your mind and body. Certain pranayamas can help calm...
Prana-rich food is stimulating for the mind and the body, foods that are rich in prana are fresh and full of life, when we sprout our seeds this gives them more life than a dry seed or canned food. Ca...
What is Nasya Oil?Here's everything you need to know about Ayurvedic Nasya treatment - and how it can improve your life.
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Are mudras really effective? How do mudras help?Apana vayu mudraSurya mudraGanesha mudraPrana mudraVyana mudraAkash mudraBonus practiceHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common card...
In India, it is quite easy to spot a married woman. This is particularly so if the woman is a Hindu. Hindu women, for instance, put red sindoor along the hair parting (maang) to signify that they are ...
Introduction Yoga practices are the main yogic tools which assist in balancing physical stamina and boosting energy levels. It enables us to direct our attention and energy within. Ayu...
Steps to perform itPrecautionsBenefitsWorkingVs. Nadi ShodhanAnulom Vilom is a breathing exercise, or pranayama, practised to improve focus and calm the mind in yoga. [fs_image_carousel source="media:...
We care for our bodies in many ways; but nourishing meals, regular exercise, and routine check-ups aren't our only source of health and happiness. Our minds carry emotional imprints that can affect ou...
Vyana vayuUdana vayuVyana FunctionsUdana FunctionsImbalanced VyanaImbalanced UdanaBalancing vayusThe last in the subtypes of the Prana is the vyana and the udana vayu. Where the vyana vayu is responsi...