Published in Desh Videsh, July 2020
Ashwagandha: Is It For You?
Ashwagandha is known for being the herb of choice for those that suffer from stress, anxiety, and insomnia. But this herb can be used for so much more and should also not be used in some instances.
Published in Desh Videsh, June 2020
Know Yourself Through Ayurveda
Understanding your dosha & prakriti, one can use Ayurveda to bring about balance. Any issues you find such as sluggish digestion, endurance, memory, etc., can be addressed through Ayurveda so you can feel your best.
Published in Desh Videsh, May 2020
Preven-tea-tive
Keeping our digestive fire, agni, in balance can be a great way to combat health issues before they become chronic. A great cleaning tea, called CCF, is a great way to balance your agni.
Published in Desh Videsh, April 2020
Home Activities During Coronavirus
You may find yourself having to practice social distancing this month and that may be a bit difficult since we are not used to being at home for so long. So, what can we do?
Published in Desh Videsh, March 2020
Yoga and Ayurveda - The Sister Sciences
Yoga is a spiritual science and Ayurveda is a medicinal science. How do they relate to each other?
Published in Desh Videsh, February 2020
Ayurveda vs. Modern Medicine: Alternative or Complementary?
Are they opposite from each other or can they work together? Is it East versus West?
Published in Desh Videsh, January 2020
New Year, SMART You!
Studies show that only 25% of people follow through with their New Year’s resolutions after 30 days and only 8% of people actually achieve their goals.
How can we make this year different by sticking to the goals that we create? Here's how!
Published in Desh Videsh, December 2019
Walk it Off
An important thing to remember is that you must take productive breaks in order to keep your mind balanced and sharp, otherwise you run the risk of burning out. Check out this way to unplug in a healthy way!
Published in Desh Videsh, November 2019
Don't Just Travel to India, Submerge into the Culture
This past November, I visited the state of Kerala in India for the first time to complete my internship for my ongoing studies in Ayurvedic Medicin
Published in Desh Videsh, August 2019
Inner Beauty
What is inner beauty?
Did you know that you can use yoga to achieve it?
Yoga teaches us that true self-confidence and self-esteem comes from within.
Read about some aspects of yoga we can use to reflect and acknowledge what makes us beautiful inside.
Published in Desh Videsh, May 2019
Take a Moment of Mindfulness
When was the last time you had your full attention on a task?
At some point, we have experienced thoughts that have a tendency to take us away from what is currently happening in the moment.
Without realizing, we may grow attached to certain thoughts because they are based on what we fear or hold dear to our hearts – becoming a prisoner of our own past, or of the unknown future that lies ahead.
Published in Desh Videsh, January 2019
Meditation for Children
Children have stressful lives too. That may seem like an oxymoron, right? With such a small number of years on this planet, how could their experience of life be stressful already?
It is natural to worry about our children’s well-being. However, are we paying the same level of attention to their mental health?
What outlets are we providing for them to process stress in a healthy manner?
Published in Desh Videsh, April 2018
Yoga: Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit
For thousands of years, utilizing purifying practices such as asanas (physical poses), pranayama (control of the life force energy), and dhyana (meditation) were nothing out of the ordinary in India. However, in today’s day and age, these ancient teachings are being pushed to the side due to the misconception that these practices are not applicable to our daily lives.
In reality, it is quite fascinating how far that is from the truth.
Published in Desh Videsh, May 2018
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
We all know what Yoga is, right?
It’s a great exercise routine to keep fit and become more flexible.
If you agreed with the previous statement, take a deep breath and read on because Yoga is so much more.