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How Shyama and Krishna became 3 shades Fairer: A critical analysis of fair skin obsession in India
This post was last updated on May 10, 2020 by srinivas krishnaswamy The fair skin obsession in India is wide ranging, and alarming. One of the 2 most searched for skin care products on the Krya website is a skin…
Using a Face mask correctly for good skin: Krya explains how
This post was last updated on November 21, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran At Krya, we LOVE Face Masks / Lepas. We love the way they make us and our costumers feel. We love how quickly and beautifully they work on…
Ayurvedic properties and benefits of Daruharidra (Berberis aristata)
The Abhyanga and its benefits on reducing period pain & menstrual cramps
Pink Predators: Common carcinogens in your home
Ultimate Guide to Ayurvedic Ritucharya
This post was last updated on August 25, 2023 by srinivas krishnaswamy Ritucharya (seasonal guidelines for good health ) and Dinacharya (daily living guidelines) are two cornerstones of health as per Ayurveda. The Indian knowledge systems have divided the year into six different seasons of two months each. Due to the movement of the Sun through the year, the different parts of Earth experience the different seasons ( also called Ritu) In each season or Ritu, the environmental factors impact our bodies in different ways. Therefore for each season Ayurvedic acharyas have given us clear guidelines that cover daily regimen,
Benefits of Kumkumadi tailam| Decoding its benefits & properties
This post was last updated on December 7, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran What are the benefits of Kumkumadi tailam ? What are some of the ingredients used in this classical Ayurvedic formulation? how to use kumkumadi oil? Could there be any side effects if we use the product on the wrong skin type? These are some of the questions we have attempted to answer in this authoritative guide that helps you decode the many many benefits of kumkumadi tailam. This post aims to give you authentic information to help you understand if this is the right ayurvedic skin serum for
Ultimate Guide to A2 Cow Milk Benefits | Properties, Sourcing & Contraindications from Ayurveda
This post was last updated on April 10, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Cow’s milk is an important food in Ayurveda. Regular intake is said to improve ojas, tejas, build good dhatu and positively impacts physical and mental health and nutrient availability in the body. However today we get many varieties of cow’s milk. Are these all the same? What are the a2 cow milk benefits for us? In this article we analyze milks from an ayurvedic perspective . What Milk is widely available in India today? The predominant, widely available milk in India is processed, homogenized, pasteurized milk sourced from large cooperatives
Abhyanga modification for Spring (Vasanta Ritu)
This post was last updated on August 19, 2021 by Preethi Sukumaran The abhyanga is a powerful Dinacharya that gives us good health and well being. When done regularly it helps improve strength, balance aggravated doshas and also improves skin health and hair health. However, as we have seen, Ayurveda also advises following Ritucharya practices. These are changes / modifications to food habits and daily practices in each season. In today’s post we will look at the abhyanga modification to be done for Spring (Vasanta Ritu). In our earlier post on Vasanta Ritucharya, we have covered why a change in
What are healthy eating timings according to Ayurveda ?
This post was last updated on August 9, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran A common question we get asked at Krya is about healthy eating timings & habits to follow and meal choices at each time. Today, the media is charged with advice on nutrition and the importance of developing healthy eating habits. Often, these so-called studies also become quite contradictory, and we naturally start looking for some genuine and time tested guidance on on ahara (food) and ahara niyama (dietary practices to observe). A key part of ahara niyama (or healthy eating habits) in Ayurveda is to identify the proper/healthy
The History of Abhyanga: What Ashtanga Hridayam says about Abhyanga
This post was last updated on August 19, 2021 by Preethi Sukumaran The Abhyanga is a key Dinacharya, daily practice recommended in Ayurveda to impart Bala (strength), Ayush (health and Immunity) and Ayu (long life) to the body. This practice forms an important part of Krya’s recommendations to improve hair growth, impart better strength and texture to hair and to also improve the quality, tone and texture of skin. An abhyanga is also a very important Dincharya that is recommended for specific cases of hairfall like post partum hairfall, hairfall due to sudden and extreme weight loss (cases of high
