‘Ayurveda and Yoga Practice’ Archives
Sadhaka Pitta
By Manjulali Sadhaka Pitta is a sub dosha of pitta, generally referred to as our 'IQ' - our intellect. Now, Lets try to understand Sadhaka Pitta in terms of Pitta imbalance. Hina Pittasya tu Sleshma....Janayatyana - avisthatam (C.Su 17/55) Weakness of pitta --means decreased digestive activity(manda-analah), Coldness in body as well as [...]
Learning Ayurveda by ‘Virtual’ classes
Virtual Learning in Ayurveda Virtual learning is a 'new' term. Certainly, no Ayurveda college is offering Virtual Learning yet! Some are offering distant learning, and, others - where you attend classes once a month. SDCOA is offering Ayurveda course from $6 per Credit Hour for selected courses. It is affordable, flexible and [...]
Panchakarma Workshop
July 20th 2011 - 3 days - Panchakarma workshop and retreat will include: • Shirodhara • Abhyanga • Svedanam • Marma • Nasya • Basti • Karnapurnam Introduction to Panchakarma (detoxification) & Shaman Chikitsa Therapy workshop for Massage Therapists, Ayurvedic Practitioners, and Herbalists. Registered Nurses can [...]
Ayurveda in the 21st Century
By Debra Gomez Student San Diego College of Ayurveda In the 21st Century, the popularity of holistic methods has grown, especially in the United States, as people realize the importance of mind over body and choosing homeopathic alternatives rather than Western medicine. This could be because of the expense of healthcare costs and [...]
Ayurveda and Memory
By Dr. Santosh Jalukar Faculty: San Diego College of Ayurveda It is true that “intellectual strength is more important than just physical strength”. This is all time true statement. For significant achievement in any field, Intellectual performance is rather most important tool and there could be hardly anybody who will disagree to this. [...]
Maintaining Health during Season Change
The Ayurvedic principles according to the seasons is called Ritucharya. Remembering the universe is made up of the 5 elements, there is always a strong existence between life and nature. We must consider where we live, daily routine, profession etc. Our doshas change under the influence of seasons so it is best to try and control them in [...]
Ayurveda and Diet
By Shea Street Student: San Diego College of Ayurveda Right diet is the main factor in the treatment of the physical body. Without changing our diet, we cannot expect the body, which is its product, to be completely cured. By correcting the diet, we eliminate the causes of disease. Herbs and foods follow the same energies and can be [...]
Ayurveda, Yoga and Nadis
By Courtney Bean, Student: San Diego College of Ayurveda Nadi- Literally, a river, a channel or passageway; the pulse; there are innumerable nadis in the human body, from the very subtle to the very gross, carrying substances into, out of, or throughout the body. (Lad, M.A.Sc, Vasant, 2002) In many eastern health sciences, nadis are [...]
Ayurvedic Herbs for Self Healing
By Midori Hatakayama I believe that herbal medicines are important to us because they connect us with the very source of our life that is the nature, which is full of vitality and pure energies. Further more, herbal medicines are the time tested holistic and preventive medicines that have least side effects if at all. It is said that the [...]
How to make Ayurvedic Chai?
To read the recipe on how to make herbal decoction, CHAI, Ayurvedic Chai..go to http://www.ayurvedayogatraining.com/basic-chai
