Ingredients: 2 lemons 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp mineral, black or pink salt ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 2.5 cups water Ice Cubes (as required) Mint leaves (optional) Instructions: Squeeze the lemons into a bowl or glass and extract the juice. I find it easiest to use a strainer. ... READ the POST
What is Ama: Causes and Ayurvedic Ways to Eliminate It
What is Ama? The concept of ‘ama’ in Ayurveda is a metaphorical representation of toxins. In Sanskrit, the term translates to “uncooked”, “raw”, “immature” or “undigested”. It is a kind of unmetabolized waste that accumulates within the human body when food particles are not digested completely. ... READ the POST
The Importance of Elimination in Ayurveda
What is Elimination? In simple terms, elimination in Ayurveda can best be described as the regular passage of the contents of the bowels out of our body, it is the removal of waste products from the body. For most people, elimination is a routine, regular occurrence. But, if we speak with complete ... READ the POST
Ayurveda in Spring: An Insight to Kapha Diet and Lifestyle
According to the ayurvedic system, every season is associated with a specific set of qualities or “dosha” that define it. Ruled by Vata dosha, the winter months are characterized by the dark, dry, and cold atmosphere that is prevalent in the surroundings. As the sun begins to linger in the sky for ... READ the POST
Yoga for the Fire Element
The fire element is associated with the third chakra, Manipura, which is located deep within your abdomen. Fire and the Solar Plexus Chakra stand for heat, power, strength, passion, transformation, and digestion. With healthy fire element, you have a greater capacity for affection and compassion, ... READ the POST
Yoga Poses for the Ether (Space) Element
Even though Ether is the most subtle of the elements, it should not be overlooked. It is linked to the Throat Chakra (Vishudda or the 5th Chakra) and encompasses all that exists within our world. Ether stands for intuition, wisdom, stillness, and freedom of expression. The 5th chakra, as well as ... READ the POST
