Sushruta says : “Samdosha Samagnischa Samdhatu Malkriya.Prasanna Aatma Indriya Mana Swastha iti Abhidhiyate.” Meaning : Optimal Health or “Swastha” in Ayurveda is a state of equilibrium of the Doshas, Agni (metabolic fire), function of Dhatus (body tissues), Malas (excretory waste products) along with a cheerful mind, intellect and senses. Any...
Seasonal changes bring about changes in our bodies and the environment. It is important that with the change of season we change our diet and lifestyle regimen to maintain a healthy body and mind. The changes in the season entail elemental changes in the doshas. Read below to understand how...
Our unique body constitution comprises all three doshas from the very moment we are conceived in our mother’s womb. From being a fetus we grow into a baby, and from a baby into a child, and then into an adult and then we enter old age until our death. Through...
A balance of Kapha dosha within the body is crucial for relaxation, rejuvenation and easy going attitude. When out of balance, Kapha dosha brings drowsiness, heaviness in the body and lethargy in the being. These conditions further aggravate issues of weight gain or weight management, water retention, excessive phlegm formation,...
Pitta dosha is a fiery dosha. It is crucial for Pitta to remain in balance for proper digestion, metabolism, and transformation of any kind to take place within each cell of the body. This is not only with regard to food, but also with regard to life experiences and thoughts...
‘Doshas’ work as energies through the body. It is vital for them to be maintained in balance for a healthy being. Their composition within the body makes up for the mental and physical aspects of an individual’s personality. They have a very intricate, deep and intertwined relationship with one another,...
Kapha Prakriti is concerned with the structural development of the body. Kapha controls your weight, lubrication in the body, and the development of all tissues. So, you can imagine the damage that unattended imbalance in the Kapha dosha can do to your body.Here is a post that will help you...
