Panchkarma treatments for types of Agni Manda agni: slow metabolism, poor digestion, increased Kapha, can lead to Kapha disorders. Becomes manda from slow, dull, heavy, oily and liquid qualities. Treatment: vamana. Tikshna agni: sharp metabolism, quick digestion related to increased Pitta, leads to Pitta disorders. Becomes tikshna from hot, sharp, light qualities. Treatment: virechana Vishama...

Savasana, also called corpse pose, is a yoga posture (asana) that relaxes the entire body and psycho-physiological system. Ideally it is best practiced before sleep, and can also be taken before, during or after any yoga asana practice, especially after a more dynamic sequence such as Surya or Chandra Namaskar. It can also be taken...

Ujjayi pranayama (breath) is also called the psychic breath. The benefits are that it is classified as a relaxing and stress reducing pranayama. It also has a heating effect on the body. It is recommended for Vata Dosha predominant people because of this tranquilizing and heating effect. Ujjayi soothes the nervous system, calms the mind,...

Great Autumn Spice: Nutmeg   Nutmeg is not only delicious when making pies or soups, but also has several benefits to use in our daily lives. Nutmeg can help with insomnia, premature ejaculation, helps with digestion, warms the body on cool days and can also lower blood pressure.   It is astringent, so will also...

Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam: *Trust no future, however pleasant. *All perceptions and activities are conditioned by the material nature. *Life is never made comfortable by artificial means, but by living simply and high thinking.