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Abhyanga Benefits – How the Ayurveda self-massage improves health & harmony
This post was last updated on November 9, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran An Abhyanga is a key Dinacharya practice listed in the Ayurvedic texts. When done regularly, this simple-looking, yet highly powerful act of self-care, gives us both immediate and…
Varsha Ritucharya: Healthy Seasonal Regimen from Ayurveda for the Rainy Season
This post was last updated on August 14, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran It is raining in many parts of India, and this season is called the Indian Monsoon or Varsha Ritu . Can we eat fried food this season? How…
What is Pitta Dosha ?
This post was last updated on August 5, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran The Three Doshas in Ayurveda The building blocks of the Human body are Vata dosha , Pitta dosha & Kapha dosha. This Tridosha principle is a very important fundamental…
Is conditioner good for hair | Decoding modern haircare with Ayurveda
Is conditioner good for hair? This is the question we are most asked when we help our customers plan and design an authentic ayurvedic hair care routine. An authentic ayurvedic hair care routine has no room for a conditioner. How…
Hot water or cold water to wash hair ? The Ayurvedic Answer
This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Should I use hot water or cold water to wash hair – this is a very common question, especially on a cold winter day And the internet will…
Abhyanga Benefits – How the Ayurveda self-massage improves health & harmony
This post was last updated on November 9, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran An Abhyanga is a key Dinacharya practice listed in the Ayurvedic texts. When done regularly, this simple-looking, yet highly powerful act of self-care, gives us both immediate and long-term health benefits. What are the benefits of a regular Abhyanga? What oil should you be using? How should you be preparing this oil? In this post, we will describe both abhyanga benefits and address other questions on Abyanga to get you started on this practice. What is an Ayurvedic Abhyanga self-massage? An Abhyanga is a part of every single
Varsha Ritucharya: Healthy Seasonal Regimen from Ayurveda for the Rainy Season
This post was last updated on August 14, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran It is raining in many parts of India, and this season is called the Indian Monsoon or Varsha Ritu . Can we eat fried food this season? How much should we exercise? How should we modify our Dinacharya? The answers to these questions come from Ritucharya or seasonal living guidelines. Ayurveda advises us to follow seasonal living guidelines or Ritucharya for good health. The Seasonal guidelines or Ritucharya help us modify our Dinacharya or daily living guidelines depending upon the effect of the season and the sun’s rotation
What is Pitta Dosha ?
This post was last updated on August 5, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran The Three Doshas in Ayurveda The building blocks of the Human body are Vata dosha , Pitta dosha & Kapha dosha. This Tridosha principle is a very important fundamental concept in Ayurveda Naturally this concept leads to many questions – What is Pitta dosha ? What is Vata Dosha? How do these doshas determine our health ? etc In this post we will study pitta dosha in detail , based on authentic references from the classical Ayurvedic texts Dosha Balance leads to Health We are all born with a
Is conditioner good for hair | Decoding modern haircare with Ayurveda
Is conditioner good for hair? This is the question we are most asked when we help our customers plan and design an authentic ayurvedic hair care routine. An authentic ayurvedic hair care routine has no room for a conditioner. How then do you keep your hair frizz and tangle free? What even goes into a conditioner and how do conditioners work? Most importantly, why are we, a company that creates authentic ayurvedic products for healthy hair , advising against a conditioner? This post attempts to answer these questions and more. Why does a modern hair care routine use hair conditioner?
Hot water or cold water to wash hair ? The Ayurvedic Answer
This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Should I use hot water or cold water to wash hair – this is a very common question, especially on a cold winter day And the internet will give you a bewildering array of conflicting information on the subject. Many articles extol the benefits of washing hair with hot water or at least warm water but other articles warn you against hot water on hair To help you make a clear informed decision, we will present compelling advice from the Ayurvedic acharyas based on proper references. You would
The Ideal Baby skin care routine | Ayurvedic advice on baby skincare
What is the ideal baby skin care routine? This is a question we are often asked by new parents from the Krya community. There is a lot of anxiety around newborn care and baby care. As parents we all want to do the best for our children. We also understand how fragile and vulnerable babies are and dont want to make any mistakes in their routine and care. To address this, here is our piece describing the principles of ayurvedic baby skin care and how you should craft an ideal baby skin care routine. Baby Skincare Basics All First-Time Parents
