Video: Great Health Benefits of Oil Pulling
Oil Pulling is an Ayurvedic technique for detox. Use sesame oil from an Indian grocery store. Take one table spoon of oil and swoosh it around in your mouth for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes white and froozy. Spit it out into your trash can. Do not spit it into your sink or toilet […]
A True Comfort Food: Easy to Make Masala Chai Tea
A cup of chai or tea, cherished by many in India and the West alike. A true comfort ‘food’, nourishing, and easy to make with its many aromatic spices. 1 Tbsp black tea1 cup water2 cloves1 cardamomfew small cinnamon pieceslittle grated ginger1/2 cup almond milkhoney or jaggery to taste Boil black tea in water. Add […]
Shivani’s Quick and Easy Chai Tea
Surprise, surprise! Recently I was talking with my longtime friend Shivani. I asked her how she prepares a cup of Chai. I was expecting a secret mix of spices that she would use but no, she has a quick and easy way of preparing tasty Chai tea. Here is her recipe. Ingredients 1 teabag of […]
Yoga Carya Sutra: Yoga is Not Just Bending the Body
There is a lot of misconception about Yoga in the world and in particular the West. In the below video the Avatar HDH Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, a true and powerful yogi of our time, explains why yoga is not just bending your body. Be in for a surprise.
When is the Best Time to Get Up in the Morning?
Have you noticed that in the early hours of the morning there is a different energy? In the Vedic tradition we call the time before sunrise Brahma Muhurta. When you get up before sunrise or approximately between 4:30 am and 6:00 am you surprisingly feel more energetic and joyful which sets your mood and success for […]
Create Energy from the Sun
Awaken Body Intelligence to Create Energy from the Sun Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations is a series of 12 yoga poses performed in a flowing sequence or Vinyasa. This series is designed to access etheric energy that is all around us. Best performed facing the East in the first rays of the morning sun with […]
How to Live a Healthier Life Every Day?
A successful day begins with a daily routine that supports and nourishes you throughout the day. Even if you can’t exactly follow this routine, adapting it in whatever way you can will bring a noticeable difference to your day and your overall well-being. It keeps the body fit and cleanses the blood. The mind becomes calm […]
The How and Why of Fluoride-free Self-made Toothpaste
Since I have started to use self-made toothpaste there are two different recipes I have tried, both very easy to make and ready in no time. The result was more than satisfying for me. Here is the second recipe I tried, the first one was similar, just with the use of baking powder instead of baking […]
What is the Secret of Losing Weight on a Sattvic Diet?
Have you ever lost weight and regained it within a short period of time? The answer is likely ‘yes’. Eating sattvic food makes sure excess weight stays off. Here is my experience: I lost 25 lbs within a few months without ever thinking or intending to loose weight. It happened so naturally. Now after over one […]
Sesame Seeds Bliss Balls
After each early morning yoga session at my guru’s aadheenam (ashram and temple complex) we received a ‘reward’ of yummy Sesame Seeds Bliss Balls. Sesame seeds are beneficial to our health. They contain a wide range of minerals, vitamin B1, dietary fiber, sesamean, and sesamoline. Sesame balls help with cholesterol, high blood pressure, increases vitamin […]