The mind, body, and spirit are intricately linked. Anxiety is a condition that originates in the mind, causing physiological changes similar to the stress response in the body. Ayurvedically speaking, anxiety is a dosha imbalance where excess vata dosha accumulates in the nervous system. Because we are in the height of vata season, it is…
Is it necessary for a seeker to experience samadhi? Sadhguru explains, for one who has made realization the priority, anything that does not take him closer to the goal is meaningless. Q: I have heard you say that people who go into long periods of meditation or samadhi states can get caught up in their…
In the coming weeks and months, these December planetary transits will play out. There will be an increase of Ketu's cutting energy. Ketu is the tail of the serpent who brings release, cutting of attachments and forced letting go. He brings liberation, ultimately, but usually not without pain. December Planetary Transits... Mercury in Sagittarius Mercury…
We've been bamboozled when it comes to sugar, but it’s really quite simple. Natural sugars like natural cane sugar are good in moderation. Refined sugar is bad. Really bad. What’s the difference? Natural cane sugar is loaded with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fibers and phytonutrients that help the body digest naturally occurring sugars. Cane sugar also contains…
Whenever I mention Ayurveda, people immediately think of ghee, kitchari and turmeric-laced curries. That’s because Ayurveda came from India, so naturally Indian culture is infused into Ayurveda. But it is not necessary to mimic the Indian culture to receive the benefits of Ayurveda. Ayurveda has universal principles that can be applied to every cuisine. Once…
This is my favorite time of the year. It is not because of the gatherings nor the Christmas lights. It is my favorite time of year because it is a time of drawing inward and a time of quiet. We have lived through some very unusual months and many of us are wondering where solid…
Sage is a Middle English word based on an Old French word that translates as “be wise”. The Latin root is sapere. In Vedic times such wise people were called ŗśi`s, Ones Who See. Wisdom is conjective. It is whole brain. The ancient reptilian conjoins with the superior limbic, which conjoins with the mammalian neocortex,…
Just as the month comes to a close, the Moon empties. This coming waxing cycle brings changes in creativity and courage, while the passion of the heart strengthens and awakens convictions and empowerment. On Tuesday, November 29th at 05:18 Mountain Standard Time, the new Moon arrives in Scorpio and Anuradha nakshatra. Moon is debilitated…
Exalted Mars in Capricorn is sparking anger, violence and aggression right now. Do you know how to release anger in a healthy way? As Sun now passes through Scorpio, your depths will be called upon, as well as grief, unconscious programming and past pain. Sun in Scorpio can intensify strong emotions, if we are not…
Ayurvedic Buttermilk is considered to pacify all three Doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It is light, easy to digest, and healing, so it is included at the lunch meal for all the patients at Vaidyagrama, where this demonstration took place. Watch: How To Make Ayurvedic Buttermilk In this video, Dr. Aruna demonstrates how they make…
