Did you know that the seasons are governed by the five elements? As we enter fall, we are shifting from fire-dominated summer to wind-dominated autumn. All of nature is a dance between the elements - earth, water, fire, air and ether. Everything we see is comprised of these five elements and the balance of…
The word Ayurveda is one of the most mis-pronounced Sanskrit words I have heard. Usually I hear it said as: “Are-your-veda.” To understand it’s pronunciation and meaning better, let’s take a look at the two parts of the word. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word made of āyuh, which means life/longevity and veda, which means science and or knowledge.…
Ayurveda is the longest standing system of medicine in the world. That fact alone shows there is truth and relevance to its principles. Ayurveda stands apart from other systems of medicine, because it values the recognition of a person as a unique individual having a unique prakruti or elemental balance. The mass media tends to portray…
by Emily Fotis and vpk® by Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on January 20, 2016 If I could just get up from this comfy couch and make my way over to my computer, I could tell you all about the Kapha dosha... Kapha dosha, made up of the properties of earth and water, embodies structure and…
The ancient sage of Ayurveda Acharya Susruta has described the features of a healthy person. It follows that the doshas must be in equilibrium, the digestive fire must be in a balanced state and the dhatus (tissues) and malas (wastes) must work in a normal way. The sensory and motor organs and mind, atma must…
When people are just beginning to try to figure out Ayurveda, they’ll often say to me that it can be confusing. My response is that it’s not that Ayurveda is confusing. Modern society has pushed us so far away from what is natural that Ayurveda feels like learning a new language. But Ayurveda can feel like learning…
Have you ever wondered why people gain weight at different rates, walk at different speeds and are prone to different health problems? According to the ancient Indian healing system Ayurveda, the answer lies in your constitution type or Dosha. This beginner's guide will help you identify your Dosha, discover which elements govern you and learn…
This October Ayurveda Next Door along with Ayurvedic practitioners across the globe are encouraging you to discover home remedies and healthy living tips for a happy, productive and healthy life. October is Ayurveda Awareness Month Ayurveda is a natural system of health and wellbeing and the sister-science to yoga. It originated in India thousands of years…
You don't need to know everything about Ayurveda to really succeed with an Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle. Yes, it's easy to get overwhelmed with Ayurveda, especially when you're first starting out. There's a lot of information to ingest and it can easily become confusing. You're probably also really eager to get started. Ayurveda is wonderful…
Ayurvedic practitioners may sometimes seem holier than thou. You go for an Ayurvedic consultation, unsure of exactly what you're going to come away with. They check your pulse, your tongue, and ask you deeply personal questions. Then you walk away with tips like 'chew slowly,' 'drink ginger tea,' 'rub oil all over your body,' or 'say…
