by vpk® by Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on June 6, 2016 Garshana (pronounced gar-shan), often called “dry-brushing,” is Ayurvedic lymphatic massage that helps remove ama (digestive toxins). In Sanskrit, garshana means "friction by rubbing." Garshana massage is usually recommended for people with a Kapha imbalance or predominance — that is, slower metabolism — or with…
Spring is a glorious time. You begin to emerge from your winter hideaway and find joy and ease in nature again. Resurfacing buds, blooms and the gradually increasing warmth of the sun inspires and delights your senses. And at the same time, warmth and dampness alternate in the air. In Ayurveda, spring is the season of Kapha…
Coming out of kapha imbalance takes a lot of motivation, so we can lower our expectations a bit and make the task more feasible. Let’s just say you incorporate 5 out of the 10…that’s still a great start (really, I mean this)! 1. Don’t sleep past 7am. Once kapha dosha gets rich in the atmosphere,…
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…
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…
Ayurveda has been in existence for 5,000 years (give or take) and now is seeing a huge uprise in popularity. Ayurveda is not just in India and Sri Lanka anymore. It's all around Europe in Portugal, Spain, Germany and Poland. It's steadily growing in the United States, Canada and South America. So why is this going on now?…
When spring rolls around, it’s a relief to shed winter hats, boots and coats. But for most of us, it’s not so easy to shed the extra pounds that we may have put on over the winter. Yet spring is the perfect time to detox and lighten up. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, the wet, cool…
By Vedika Global Anchor Teacher Vaidya Abhijit Jinde, M.D. (Ayu) According to Ayurveda, treating the symptoms of a disorder only takes you halfway to health. It is only by discovering and addressing the causes of illness or disease, in addition to treating the symptoms, that a patient can be restored to an enduring state of health.…
Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences, both originating from the same ancient lineage. Although there are differences in theories and practice, they are intimately connected and very similar in many ways. What Type Of Yoga Should I Do? In Ayurveda we use yoga as a tool for balancing the doshas or 5 elements, the mind,…
Ugh, I hate winter. On the other hand, the snow is beautiful and I am cozy. Kitcheree is cooking on the stove… As we become more sensitive to the rhythms of nature, wherever we are, how does one maintain balance during extreme winter weather? When it’s less than accommodating outside, we may shut the door…
