Every yoga pose, known in Sanskrit as an “asana,” has its own way of bringing the body and mind into greater harmony. World-renowned yoga teacher B.K.S. Iyengar poetically compares the body to a bow …
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MANJISTHA: WHAT IT IS, USES & BENEFITS
No matter how wholesome your diet and lifestyle, there is a certain amount of unavoidable toxic build-up associated with modern life. Similarly, stress, high-pressure jobs and a heavy workload are …
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NEEM: WHAT IT IS, USES & BENEFITS
For over 5,000 years, neem has been used as an effective treatment for a wide range of illnesses and diseases. Neem remains very popular today as a means of pacifying aggravated pitta and kapha …
PIPPALI: WHAT IT IS, USES & BENEFITS
Pippali (Piper longum) is the Eastern relative of the black peppercorns that every dining table is familiar with. It is a highly-valued member of the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia and has been used for …
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ARJUNA: WHAT IT IS, USES & BENEFITS
The name Arjuna is most often associated with the hero of the Mahabharata. A great and powerful warrior, Arjuna was one of the five heroic Pandava brothers who engaged in battle against their cousins, …
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TRIKATU: WHAT IT IS, USES & BENEFITS
Ayurveda teaches that almost all diseases start in the digestive system, and therefore most treatments are directed towards this area also. When we lead an unhealthy lifestyle, have a poor diet, or a …
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