There are number of guidelines regarding nutrition in an Ayurvedic Diet and lifestyle. Majority of these is to represent a typical approach to healthy eating in general. The 90-10 rule is practiced, which means that you may follow the guidelines 90% of the time and...
Gayatri Mantra is a Vedic Mantra revealed to Brahmarshi Vishvamitra. It is a verse from a sukta of the Rigveda (Mandala 3.62.10). Vishvamitra became friend of the Universe by dedicating this mantra to the welfare of the humanity. This was to be a gift for all...
Ujjayi Pranayama is one of the Pranayama technique from Hatha Yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Ujjayi’ which means ‘to be victorious’. Therefore, it is also often referred to as “Victorious Breath”. Also while performing this breathing technique it...
Anulom Vilom Pranayama, the Alternate Nostril Breathing, is one of the most effective Pranayama or breathing exercise to purify the mind and body. The purpose of Anulom Vilom Pranayama is to control the breathing mechanism which is an involuntary process. We know that...
During our childhood , most of us have been taught with few Sanskrit verses by our parents/grand parents and said they were Mantras. We were told that these mantras would help us study better, make us courageous and several other positive things. I am sure that at one...
“The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is mandatory that the instrument be in good order to get sweet music” quoted Henry Ward Beecher. But what are we doing? During our youth we run behind wealth neglecting our health and later we run behind...
We are already aware that “Prana” stands for life force and this is believed to be the vital energy or life force that embraces the body. This also serves as the link between the consciousness and the mind. We also know that Pranayama is the art of breathing to...
Ojas is a liquid substance in the body responsible for energy, enthusiasm and overall health. Though it can be quantified, it can’t be seen. Without Ojas human body will perish. Ojas dwells in the heart. The form of Ojas in human beings has the colour of ghee,...
An experienced spiritual master, called as ‘Guru’ is essential for all of us to get spiritual awareness. A real Guru imparts true knowledge as they have experienced the truth and teaches how to raise one’s consciousness beyond material and physical boundaries....
Buddha Purnima 2018, the Vesak day falls during Vaishakha month on a full moon day and is celebrated in remembrance of Lord Gautama Buddha. Lord Buddha is the founder of Buddhism. Buddha Purnima is known in various names in different parts of the Places. It is also...
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