In Ayurveda, we advocate seasonal living and consuming seasonal foods, ideally those that grow as close to you as possible. Yet, at this time of year, we see very little growing around us. Soon, we’ll enter the month of the “hunger moon”, historically the most intense period of food scarcity. In the … [Read more...] about Towards Hunger Moon
A Painful Description
I have often wondered about how to describe Ayurveda in a clear and concise manner. My current conclusion is that the description depends on how we observe it. So far my best attempt is to say it is a system that promotes healing by self-regulation (the body’s innate intelligence to heal and repair) … [Read more...] about A Painful Description
Jivita Corporate talks: A Journey of Collaboration
A Journey of Collaboration and Vision It all began about a year ago, when Supriya approached me and we first sat down to discuss a common concern we had both observed in the corporate world: the growing levels of stress, burnout, and disengagement among professionals. As two individuals deeply … [Read more...] about Jivita Corporate talks: A Journey of Collaboration
The earlier the smarter
You might have seen the tagline in our shop window: Ayurveda, the smart way to live.There are multiple facets to ayurvedic practice. It is a complementary and alternative system of medicine to orthodox allopathic medicine, the latter being the one that most resort to when facing health issues such … [Read more...] about The earlier the smarter
That one thing about detoxing
You might have heard of panchakarma, the signature detox program of Indian tradition, highly successful in restoring body’s own ability to heal itself, in other words, improving self-regulation. This means improved digestion and nutrient intake, enhanced immunity, and recovery from chronic lifestyle … [Read more...] about That one thing about detoxing
Hand on my heart confession
I have carried out body treatments for 12 years without major interruptions. What I have learned, having tried different techniques that both do and do not involve touch, is that there is nothing more healing than the touch of loving kindness by hands.Recently I have come to think about the power … [Read more...] about Hand on my heart confession
Anxiety: seasonal disorder
https://youtu.be/ciH1cnD7bG4 Now that we’ve transitioned to the new season, we are facing a new set of environmental pressure by the qualities of the climate. These are mainly dry, cold and light. These qualities irritate the nerves. Dryness affects our mucous lining and provokes sneezing fits … [Read more...] about Anxiety: seasonal disorder
Seasonal Cravings and Aversions
It feels like on yesterday are just enjoying our last summer days in Kensal; a heavy damp heat which, for certain, is over now and we’re heading towards the cold, ethereal winds of the autumn. The weather expresses change but, in my ayurvedic opinion, the more interesting side of the seasonal … [Read more...] about Seasonal Cravings and Aversions
