Guidance on sattvic diet, chai culture, herbal wisdom, daily routines, and asanas that purify body and mind for spiritual growth.
Are you a sugar addict or think you might be? The first thing you should know is it’s not your fault. Your brain is hardwired to crave sweet foods. Your body runs on sugar — glucose to be precise. Glucose fuels the cells that make up your body — including brain cells (neurons). Way back … Read more
Getting into padmasana can be a challenge at first but to take it even further, you can get into full padmasana without touching the legs. I recorded two videos, one while on my yoga mat and the other while seated on a chair. You can see the pose is easier on the mat but try … Read more
Yoga has its origin in India but owing to the wonders it does for people, it has been widely accepted across the globe. Yoga not only has mental and physical benefits but it also helps in spiritual journey. Though earlier people used to perceive yoga as a means of workout for losing weight, with passage … Read more
Grapes are one of the fruits that clean and heal the most as they clean the lymphatic system. Ayurveda recommends to fast on only grape juice once in a while. It strengthens the digestive fire and improves health. 1/2 avocado 2 cups sweet green grapes 1 cup spinach Coconut water or water A little piece … Read more
Oil Pulling is an Ayurvedic technique for detox. Use sesame oil from an Indian grocery store. Take one table spoon of oil and swoosh it around in your mouth for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes white and froozy. Spit it out into your trash can. Do not spit it into your sink or toilet … Read more
A cup of chai or tea, cherished by many in India and the West alike. A true comfort ‘food’, nourishing, and easy to make with its many aromatic spices. 1 Tbsp black tea1 cup water2 cloves1 cardamomfew small cinnamon pieceslittle grated ginger1/2 cup almond milkhoney or jaggery to taste Boil black tea in water. Add … Read more
Surprise, surprise! Recently I was talking with my longtime friend Shivani. I asked her how she prepares a cup of Chai. I was expecting a secret mix of spices that she would use but no, she has a quick and easy way of preparing tasty Chai tea. Here is her recipe. Ingredients 1 teabag of … Read more
There is a lot of misconception about Yoga in the world and in particular the West. In the below video the Avatar HDH Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, a true and powerful yogi of our time, explains why yoga is not just bending your body. Be in for a surprise.
Have you noticed that in the early hours of the morning there is a different energy? In the Vedic tradition we call the time before sunrise Brahma Muhurta. When you get up before sunrise or approximately between 4:30 am and 6:00 am you surprisingly feel more energetic and joyful which sets your mood and success for … Read more
Awaken Body Intelligence to Create Energy from the Sun Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations is a series of 12 yoga poses performed in a flowing sequence or Vinyasa. This series is designed to access etheric energy that is all around us. Best performed facing the East in the first rays of the morning sun with … Read more