5 ways to manage stress with Ayurveda

5 ways to manage stress with Ayurveda

What is stress? I am sure you would not disagree that stress is undeniably indefinable. One way to understand stress is a psycho-physiological response within the body to some physical, emotional or environmental stimulus.

The Ayurvedic approach to stress and most health concerns is based on an imbalance the energetic properties – the doshas (vata, pitta kapha). Stress is Ayurveda is seen predominantly as a disturbance to our vata dosha, the energy of movement that is formed from the space and air elements.

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Anxiety, Stress Insomnia? Time to Shirodhara

Anxiety, Stress Insomnia? Time to Shirodhara

Shirodhara is one of the most effective treatments used in Ayurveda today, for the deepest of relaxation and calmness to the mind. Warm herb-infused sesame oil is gently poured in a stream over the forehead. This treatment is known for its therapeutic effects on anxiety, stress, disturbed sleep and more, by working on rebalancing the pituitary and pineal glands situated deep in the brain. It is truly blissful and perfect for vata balancing.

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Treating your Toilet Troubles the Ayurvedic Way

Treating your Toilet Troubles the Ayurvedic Way

Poop … a subject we are embarrassed to talk about despite the fact it’s a natural body habit and that many people struggle with healthy bowel movements. What’s more, so many people don’t even pay attention to what comes out the other end, but it’s your single most obvious indicator to your gut health. If you’ve visited an Ayurvedic Practitioner, you will know that we talk in detail about our elimination since it is one of the cornerstones to maintaining a healthy digestive system and overall wellness.

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Brain Boosting Brahmi

  Brain Boosting Brahmi

For me Brahmi is a  perfect option for the challenging urban environment and My go to sattvic rejuvenator for the mind (medhya rasayana) since it opens the gateway to our consciousness and something I've been needing as we transition into the summer.

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Nasya treatment to combat ENT issues, seasonal allergies and more

Nasya treatment to combat ENT issues, seasonal allergies and more

Ayurveda believes the nose to be the doorway to the head and is the preferred channel for treating various conditions of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, head and diseases above the chest. For example, headaches, migraines, sinusitis, dizziness, sleep disturbances, nasal polyps, frozen shoulder and many other conditions.

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