Karna Purana Purification of the ears

Karna Purana Purification of the ears

The ayurvedic procedure of instilling medicated oils or clarified butter (ghee) in the ears is called Karna Purana. It is beneficial in ear diseases, including hearing loss, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease (characterized by main vertigo), swimmer’s ear, and...
How to do abhyanga self-massage

How to do abhyanga self-massage

Receiving abhyanga from a trained massage therapist can be a relaxing experience. However, it’s also possible to enjoy abhyanga as a self-massage at times of self-purification at home. The role of a therapist’s abhyanga massage is to soft down the toxins...
Kukundara and the acoustics of fluids

Kukundara and the acoustics of fluids

The fascinating definitions of marmas include a point in the body related to the energies of the body, mind, prana and dosha. They are vital connecting points to all aspects of our energy, from the innermost consciousness to the outermost physical organs. Charaka (...
Vhidura Marma the Way to Hear the Cosmic Silence

Vhidura Marma the Way to Hear the Cosmic Silence

Vidhura Marma is related to the ear and the ear functions. It is composed of important middle ear structures, including the tympanic membrane, ear ossicles (tiny bones in the middle ear) and the Eustachian tube. These structures take part in the conduction, modulation...
Chandra Namaskar- Salutations to the mother moon

Chandra Namaskar- Salutations to the mother moon

Unlike Sun Salutations, which are heating and stimulating, Moon Salutations are cooling and quieting. They are used to calm the mind and draw your awareness inward. Moon Salutations are useful when energy or temperatures are high and a tranquil, quiet presence is...