Ayurveda recognizes seven distinct tissue layers that make up our being, known as the dhatus. In this article, we take a look at mamsa dhatu—the muscle tissue.
Different people need different types of exercise. Here’s how Ayurveda can help you optimize your fitness routine and get the most out of your movement.
A grounding post-workout routine can help us dodge imbalances, keep vata nourished, and allow the body to replenish properly. Here are five tips to get started.
Mahanarayan Oil acts as a powerful ally to support the health and longevity of the joints and muscles so that we can enjoy a long, full, and active life.
The word “yoga” means union, and the essence of Yoga is to unite with your true nature. The paramount theme of yoga at its core is the same as Ayurveda—to return to your true nature. As Yoga is Ayurveda’s sister science, Yoga and Ayurveda share themes and principles. Yoga is fantastic for everyone because there are a variety of styles and poses that can be selected, adapted, and modified to complement anyone’s mind-body constitution.
Smoothies have become so synonymous with health and fitness that it’s hard to picture an exercise routine without a morning protein shake in hand. But when we consider what Ayurveda teaches us about digestion, along with what we know about our body’s response to exercise, we might change what we are tossing into the blender.
Muscle Balm is a nourishing blend of oils and herbs that carefully soothes a tired or sore muscular system. The strengthening influence of ashwagandha is carried by organic sesame and sunflower oils to deeply revitalize the tissues, while cleansing herbs gokshura and manjistha help to properly move the lymph and whisk away accumulations of natural toxins in the muscles.
We know that exercise is an important component of health, but is your exercise routine supporting your optimum health or causing decline and trouble? Ayurveda teaches that by understanding our body type and what it needs to be healthy, we can make exercise choices that are right for us.
What are some ideal vata time of life exercises? Here are a few that I’ve fallen in love with over the years (well, not golf, but I’ll include it on the list!) that have helped to pacify my vata. I’ll bet you can guess what will be at the top of the list (hint hint—it’s the sister science of Ayurveda).
Here are some of the broader insights about the three main qualities of energy (doshas) we distinguish in Ayurveda that I hope will help enhance your inner athlete, regardless of your level of proficiency.
A time proven method to calm the mind and the senses is meditation. How do you begin meditating? It’s easier than you think. Here are some simple guidelines.
During this time of new beginnings and resolutions, start a fitness program that will last with these helpful tips.
Stress can distract us from making healthy choices throughout each day, but stress also impacts our metabolic processes in very real and detrimental ways.