The Urges
In the prevention of disease, Ayurveda distinguishes resistible and irresistible urges. To resist an irresistible urge or to create an urge forcefully aggravates Vata, causing a host of diseases.
The Effects Of Processed Food
This century has transformed how food is prepared and presented to a consumer. Because of the rapid pace of life, we have less access to fresh food and less time to prepare it. So, we are more and more dependent on packaged processed food.
Quiz – What is my Dosha?
Know your Dosha, Heal Yourself.
Take this quiz to discover your Dosha, then explore how it affects your everyday life!
What is “Ama” in Ayurveda?
The definition of Ama is that which is not transformed completely due to the weak Agni (digestive fire). Anything incompletely transformed is considered as in the state of Ama. Food that is not fully digested in the gut, or nutrients not completely metabolized and transformed into tissues in the body systems, or a fruit that does not ripen completely can come under the state of Ama.
Fruits
Fruits are great for digestion, enhancing immunity, happiness, and strength. But it is also important to eat them in a right manner otherwise they can cause various stomach issues.
Definition of Health in Ayurveda
One is in perfect health when the Three Doshas ( Vata, Pitta and Kapha) Digestive fire ( digestion, assimilation and metabolism) all the body tissues & components (Dhatus)(the entire physical body) all the excretory functions (the physiological functions of urination and defecation) are in perfect order with a pleasantly disposed and contented mind, senses and spirit.
The Six Tastes
In Ayurveda there are six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. Each of these tastes has a distinct effect. Depending on your constitution and the season, these effects can either contribute to or disturb your state of balance. Too much or too little of these foods can cause impurities in the body which can lead to poor health. Ayurvedic food focuses on the combination of flavors and foods so that we enjoy greater satisfaction and energy.
Benefits of Tongue Scraping
Overnight, as the body processes everything that was ingested that day, toxins (called ama in Ayuveda) begin to form, and are visible as a coating on the tongue. Tongue scraping, or jihwa prakshalana, is a traditional part of Ayurvedic self-care and also a great way to check in with your body each morning.
What is a Holistic Ayurvedic Coach?
An Holistic Ayurvedic Coach is professionally trained to educate and guide an individual to maintain their health. They are able to determine a persons’ elemental imbalance (vata, pitta, kapha) and guide them back into balance using the ancient knowledge and practices of Ayurveda
The Gunas – Mental Constitution
In addition to the three Doshas that form the physiological constitution, Ayurveda recognizes three psychic energies, or Gunas, that comprise the mind and determine your psychological character. When the three Gunas are balanced, they keep the mind and body healthy. An imbalance, however, can produce mental and physical disorders.
