Does your skin colour matter?

I am of Indian Origin, brought up in the UK but currently living in India. I have seen racism in my own life but right now I will discuss racism towards blacks amongst Indians,, be it here or in the UK. I find racism abominable but for those who are ‘spiritual...
Decline of Authentic Ayurveda

Decline of Authentic Ayurveda

Ayurveda the Veda (Wisdom) of Ayus (life). Like Yoga, it is rooted in Samkhya Darsana, the philosophy of devolution wherein diversity evolutes from unity. Ayurveda is a divine science to help the whole universe attain Purusharthas, the four purposes of human life...

Living in Love or Fear

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests...

Catharsis from an Ayurveda perspective

Catharsis (from Greek means “purification” or “cleansing” or “clarification”) is the purification and purgation of emotions-particularly pity and fear-through art or any extreme change in emotion that results in renewal and restoration.  D. W....
Sattva in Food and Thought

Sattva in Food and Thought

You are what you eat  It is often said that you are what you eat. This certainly holds true from the Ayurvedic point of view, hence the stress on diet and its quality. However, Ayurveda teaches us that are we not just what we eat but also what we consume in the...
Rejuvenate Yourself with an Ayurveda Massage

Rejuvenate Yourself with an Ayurveda Massage

Many people dismiss Ayurveda as a hoary old science of jari-bhooti practised by jhola-chaap doctors in India. But it has a firm scientific basis, says RENU GULATI, a teacher and practitioner of Ayurveda Ayurveda is a unique holistic system of health and well-being...
Patience is a Virtue

Patience is a Virtue

Patience (dhairya) is a rare virtue and one that is being rapidly lost in our modern world. We live in a fast world, where everything must come immediately. We cannot wait. Fast food, fast communication, fast travel, fast relationships. Everything is changing in the...
What is wholesome conduct?

What is wholesome conduct?

Can the way we behave affect our health and wellbeing? We know that our diet and lifestyle, the environment and seasonal changes all affect our health. We know also that mental stress and even positive or negative attitudes can affect health and recovery but what...
Ayurveda Nutrition: 10 Basic Tips

Ayurveda Nutrition: 10 Basic Tips

Basic Ayurveda Lifestyle Tips Do not sleep after eating as this weakens the metabolism.Fill your stomach half with food, 1/4 with liquid and leave rest empty so that the food has a place to churn.Eat your main meal at lunchtime as the metabolism is at its optimum at...
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