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Ayurvedic Herbology East & West ~ Glossary of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Agni Fire element, digestive fire. Agni dipana Increases digestive fire. Ahamkara Sense of separate self or ego. Literally, “I former.” Alochaka Pitta Sub-type of pitta which governs visual perception. Alterative Blood purifying substances that...
Self-Inquiry Meditation – Atma Vichara
Self-Inquiry Meditation - Atma Vichara Healing the Spirit Everyone can heal, no matter what the state of physical state of health and the practice of meditation is one of the most valuable medicines. Some might say that that goal of meditation is already our natural...
Elderberry for Immunity
Elderberry Sambucus nigra Part used: berries, flowers Effect on Dosha: VPK= Taste: berry-sweet, sour, bitter/flower-slightly bitter, pungent Energy: berry-neutral to cooling/ flower-cooling Post Digestive Effect: berries-sweet/flowers-pungent Tissues: plasma, blood,...
Garlic the Natural Immune Booster
Garlic the Natural Immune Booster
Himalayan Chai ~ The Tea of the Gods
Om!This recipe was first given to Brahma, the creator, and eventually handed down in an oral tradition to our present day. With the help of Sri Ganesha, I will attempt to put the recipe to writing. Forgive me if I make an error as I humbly transmit this valuable...
Benefits of Nadi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril Breathing
One of the most powerful and simple pranayama methods (breathing practices) is Nadi Shodhana. It is designed to balance the right and left sides of the brain, thus bringing balance to the solar and lunar pathways of the metaphysical body. It also helps to purify all...