by Berdhanya | Apr 30, 2021 | Ayurveda
What is Rasayana? Rasayan is a Sanskrit word meaning path (āyana) of essence (rasa). It is an early ayurvedic medical term referring to techniques for lengthening lifespans and invigorating the body. Ayurveda teaches that anything supporting and nourishing the blood...
by Berdhanya | Apr 26, 2021 | Ayurveda
Your belly button holds mysteries of your birth, the vitality of your emotions and the force that organize and manage your life. It is also the center of inner fire, of your will and the transformation of matter. Yoga is relating this center to the 3rd chakra, and it...
by Berdhanya | Apr 7, 2021 | Ayurveda
Purification of the skin is a pleasurable and straightforward procedure. The skin is always in contact with the environment and is associated with vatta dosha, sexuality, connection, and it is the ” larger lung” of the body. Ayurveda uses dry powders to...
by Berdhanya | Apr 7, 2021 | Ayurveda
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...
by Berdhanya | Apr 7, 2021 | Ayurveda
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...
by Berdhanya | Apr 6, 2021 | Ayurveda
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 (...