Navratri Fasting: Where We Go Wrong and How to Get It Right

Navratri Fasting: Where We Go Wrong and How to Get It Right

Navratri fasting is more than just a religious ritual; it’s an opportunity for physical and spiritual purification. However, many people make mistakes by focusing on food restrictions without understanding the balance of sattva, rajas, and tamas. Explore common errors in fasting, the Ayurvedic approach to mindful eating, and the importance of aligning fasting with your dosha. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and how to fast in a way that promotes health, harmony, and spiritual growth during this sacred time.

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Embracing the Ancestral Wisdom of Millets

Embracing the Ancestral Wisdom of Millets

For centuries, these resilient grains have thrived across cultures, bearing diverse names like bajra, ragi, kangni, korra, kutki, and kodra. In Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, millets are revered for their harmonising energies and therapeutic qualities, offering a holistic alternative to our overall diet. But the truth is even though they are a gluten-free grain and a good source of dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals, they should be consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet and excessive consumption can create dosha imbalances.

In Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, millets are celebrated for their balancing energies and healing properties. Not all millets are created equal in the eyes of Ayurveda. From pacifying Vata with the grounding qualities of kodo millet to cooling Pitta with the soothing essence of little millet, each grain offers a unique synergy of taste, texture, and nourishment so yet again it is a case of ‘one size does not fit all’.

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Foods for Brain Health

Foods for Brain Health

Food plays a pivotal role in mental health, shaping our mood, cognition, and emotional well-being. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the connection between food and mental health extends beyond mere sustenance. Ayurveda views food not only as a source of physical nourishment but also as a means of nurturing the mind and spirit.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Fermented Foods in Ayurveda

Unlocking the Secrets of Fermented Foods in Ayurveda

From an Ayurvedic standpoint, fermented foods play a crucial role in supporting digestive health and overall wellbeing. They are rich in probiotics, or beneficial living bacteria, which help kindle the digestive fire (agni) and promote the health of the digestive system when consumed appropriately.

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Divine disconnection: Rediscovering joy off the grid

Divine disconnection: Rediscovering joy off the grid

Withdrawing from the grid wasn't just about escaping notifications or the endless scroll; it was a deliberate act of self-preservation. Embracing the silence allowed me to recalibrate, to sift through the clutter of daily existence and rediscover the rhythm of my own heartbeat.

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