Life With Ayurveda

Ayurveda originated in India over 5,000 years ago. The word comes from Sanskrit, where Ayur means life and Veda means knowledge, describing a holistic system focused on healthy living. Ayurveda: The Science of Life Initially passed down through oral tradition, Ayurvedic wisdom was later recorded in classical texts called Samhitas . The Charaka Samhita explains internal medicine, the Sushruta Samhita focuses on surgery, and the Ashtanga Hridaya summarizes core Ayurvedic principles. Ayurveda emphasizes balance between mind, body, and spirit and is built on the Tridosha theory of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These principles continue to guide personalized health and wellness practices worldwide today. "Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam" (स्वस्थस्य स्वास्थ्य रक्षणं) At the heart of Ayurveda lies a powerful principle: which means protecting health before disease begins. This single line beautifully captures the essence of Ayur...

Also known as: Tarpan, Netra Tarpan, Netra Basti Netra Tarpan means nourishment of the eyes . Among all sense organs, eyes are considered the most important. Netra Basti is an effective Ayurvedic treatment for rejuvenating and nourishing the eyes. In Ayurveda, we find the concept of Chakshushya — many food items, medicines, and procedures are described specifically for eye care. Tarpana is one of the most efficient therapies in Ayurvedic eye care. The phrase Akshi Tarpana (Netra Basti) is derived from Sanskrit, where Akshi refers to Netra (Eye) and Tarpana stands for nourishment. 🌿 🌿 🌿 What is Akshi Tarpan? Akshi Tarpana is a unique procedure in Ayurveda. A wall is constructed with paste prepared from Yava (barley) and Masha (black gram) around the eye socket — resembling a well, to a height of two Angula (finger breadth). Herb-infused Ghrta (ghee) is then placed over the eyes for a specific period ...

Ayurvedic Skin Brushing (Gharshan) Dry brushing is a traditional ayurvedic practice called gharshan . Dry brushing is a massage technique where you apply a dry brush to your skin and create friction by rubbing. A s per classical texts of Ayurveda, Udvartana (dry powder massage) is a similar and more practiced therapy than Gharshana. It's another one of the Dinacharya (daily routine) practices recommended within Ayurveda. Dry brushing is a simpler version of Udvartana, For those who find Udvartana too elaborate, Gharshana, or dry brushing, is a simpler and less time-consuming alternative to incorporate a similar technique  to detoxify into your daily routine. Benefits of dry brushing (The friction caused by dry brushing) Stimulates lymphatic system. Help to remove ama (toxin) from the body. Removes dead cells from skin. Stimulate Kapha in the body and encourage movement and drainage of excess mucus. It promotes weight loss. Beautifying and reducing scars and lines if practiced aft...

  * Benefits of breathing exercise for kids* 🌻Relaxation 🌻Better sleep 🌻Self-awareness 🌻Emotional regulation  👉Here are some ideas of breathing exercise that parents can practice at home with kids on a daily basis. 👉 Mindful breathing  👉 Belly breathing 👉 Bumble bee breathing  * Keep certain precautions in mind when practicing with kids * 👉Create a comfortable environment. 👉Encourage kids to listen to their body and respect their own comfort level 👉Pay attention to your kid if breathing exercise cause discomfort. Ask him to stop or modify the practice as needed.

 *Ayurveda🍀 guideline for drinking water with the respect of food* 👉Avoid drinking water 💧 immediately before food(it decreases digestive fire🔥) 👉avoid drinking water immediately after food (it causes obesity) 👉ideally, sipping the room temperature water with a meal is allowed .this way, food gets moisture, and it helps for easy digestion . Have a happy summer ☀️

 All About Honey  In Ayurveda honey is known by many names such as Madhu(means perfection of sweet), Pushpa rasa, Makshika, etc. According to Charak honey is considered as Nitya sevaneeya dravya (food those are advisable to consume daily) Ayurvedic Properties of Honey  vatalm guru sheet raktpittakaphapaham sandhatr chedanam ruksham kashayam madhuram madhu Vatal -Increase Vata dosha  Guru -heavy (some acharya define light ) Sheetal-coolant(some acharya defines as hot potency) Raktapitta kapha paham -it scrape kapha and normalize pitta ana rakta Sandhanam-heals wound and fracture quickly Chedanam-break up hard mass  Ruksham -dryness  Kashayam madhuram -astringent and sweet in taste Ayurveda explains a special quality of  honey, which is yogvahi -catalyst substance that means without changing its own properties it carries the properties of drug added to it. Early morning is best time to have honey. 1 teaspoon honey add with 1 glass of lukewarm water and...

Ayurvedic drink for summer A few ayurvedic drinks help you to keep the body cool. Best choose foods and drinks that have a sweet, bitter, and astringent taste Mango milkshake with ripe mango Ayurvedic properties of mango Taste - Sweet and slight astringent Potency - Coolant Properties - Slightly heavy to digest Although Ayurveda explains that milk with any fruit is contraindicated but a sweet ripe mango can be combined with milk. Watermelon mint juice Ayurvedic properties of watermelon Taste - sweet Potency - cold Increase nutrition. Balance for pitta dosha Relieves burning sensation Watermelon is cooling and nutritional fruit Watermelon Mint Juice Recipe Ingredients  Watermelon Lime juice Mint leaves Place everything in a blender and blend until smooth Coconut water It is also sweet in taste and has a cooling effect on the body Lemonade According to Ayurveda Lemons have a sour taste and hot in potency but it is good for relieving excessive thirst and improve digestion so if you ...