We all need a pick-me-up these days. Something that will restore or maintain our inner biochemical balance that allows us to maintain fortitude and resilience in the face of daily global unfoldings. What can be better than a cup of ayurvedic brew? We invite you to try out 2 of Vaidya’s delicious and best-selling herbal teas to jump start your day on a high note: Vaidya’s Cup or the Bliss and Bliss tea.
“Vaidya’s Cup”: a Body and Brain Tonic
It’s called “vaidya’s cup” because it’s that good – fit for a vaidya to drink! Energizing yet non-habit forming, full of the goodness of herbs. But people frequently ask us the following question: “if Vaidya’ Cup has zero coffee beans and caffeine – how will it energize us?” Because of the herbal synergy and the SVA know-how that Vaidya used to formulate this beverage, Vaidya’s cup will supply better oxygenation to the brain and lungs; it will help ease the mind by supporting your nervous system against daily stress; and it will keep all your three doshas in check. Last but not least, regular consumption of this blend has cumulative benefits for the nervous system and colon overall. Still not convinced? Then read on to find out what’s in your “Vaidya’s Cup,” and Why?!
4 natural ayurvedic ingredients:
One: Access your bliss with the Mucuna pruriens bean – a natural source of L-Dopa. Mucuna supports your own brain’s chemistry by naturally inducing the production of neurotransmitters (dopamine and noradrenaline) without side-effects, or creating a dependency.
Two: Restore your colon’s intelligence with Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), a “paathya” plant that keeps you and your health on the “paath” (Sanskrit), or the path. Supports daily colon cleanse by re-establishing the intelligence for evacuation and absorption of nutrients.
Three: Detox and nourish your muscle tissue with Wild Date seeds – an ancient ayurvedic ingredient that nourishes the bone tissue, and also adds a rich nutty flavor to your cup.
Four: Support your metabolism with Root Chicory – a great source of dietary fiber. Research has found that with regular use, Root Chicory can help with weight loss, as well as the improvement of bowel function. In Sanskrit, Chicory is called “kaasini” – that which removes the cough. It will support the lungs, on a daily basis, against environmental toxins that are inhaled daily, weighing down our breathing. Chicory is a great ingredient for nourishing and detoxing the lungs daily.
The ingredients in “Vaidya’s Cup” work together synergistically to rejuvenate your 7 bodily tissues; nourish your nervous system against daily stress; calm your mind; nurture your lungs; pacify all 3 doshas; and gently support daily detox through the kidneys and the colon. It is a good source of prebiotic that will also nourish the friendly bacteria in your colon.
Now you can choose to start your day – or end it – blissfully! With Vaidya’s Cup: your tridoshic, ayurvedic, caffeine-free mucuna brew! It will not disrupt your sleep, in fact, it will help bring about a restful night.
Usage: 1-3 cups a day, starting in the morning with, or before breakfast, to initiate the morning, or at night with, or after dinner, to unwind and calm things down. You can also enjoy a cup at “high tea” time with some snacks!
Directions: “Vaidya’s Cup” easily lends itself to many methods of preparation: you can boil on top of your stove, use a percolator or coffee machine, or brew it. Try and find out which way you prefer.
Brew 1 teaspoon of the powder, per cup per person. You can also bring 1 teaspoon and 1 cup of water to a boil. For a stronger flavor, brew a few minutes longer, or add 1 1/2 teaspoons per cup. Enjoy it with or without milk. Add sugar or honey to taste. Vaidya’s Cup is not an instant coffee. If you like a diluted version, you can just add 1 teaspoon to a cup of hot water and let is sit for 8-12 minutes, and then enjoy.
Don’t Like Coffee? But Are Still Looking for a Good Cup of Tea?
If you are not terribly fond of the taste or the smell of coffee (minus the caffeine) and would rather opt for something herbal with a lovely fragrance reminiscent of floral and herbal notes, we invite you to try Vaidya Mishra’s “Bliss and Bliss” caffein free herbal tea.
“Bliss and Bliss” tea is a unique SVA herbal tea that will help lift your mood by supporting your digestion and enhancing oxygenation to the brain. This tea contains three simple ingredients traditionally known to have benefits. Science has also found that the individual ingredients carry potent benefits for the body and mind. Here’s how.
Rosemary contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation. Rosemary also supports digestion, enhances memory and concentration. It contains carnosic acid that helps fight off free radical damage in the brain, and provides neurological protection. It has also been shown to help prevent brain aging, and can help slow down macular degeneration.
Lemongrass is a great ”yogvahi” (a vehicle ). In this formula, it works with in tandem with Rosemary and facilitates its access to the brain. Research also finds that Lemongrass can be relaxing for the brain .
Pink peppercorn is another excellent “yogvahi” that helps transport the benefits of the Rosemary and Lemongrass faster to the brain. It has been shown to support and enhance oxygenation to the brain.
3 simple yet beautifully aromatic and gently potent ingredients to give you a beautiful start of your day.
We shared many recipes on Vaidya Mishra’s LOVEFEST last week. We will be sharing all of them next week. In the meantime, here is Vaidya Mishra’s favorite. It’s almost a full meal, depending on what you add to it, and it is perfect for a hot summer day when you crave sweet yet salty yet sour and sweet again! It contains all 6 tastes to satisfy and pacify your doshas as well as your heart and mind. Find the full recipe below.
Summer is here! It’s wonderful to enjoy the sunny days, but sometimes the heat will get at you, and you will find you are hungry but have no appetite! Sounds familiar? What happens is due to the heat, we consume more soma-genic foods – drink more liquids, eat more sweet juicy fruits, etc – and that can put out our digestive fire, the agni. It’s important yet can be hard to keep things balanced. But not if you are using Moms’ Masala! Vaidya shared this wonderful spice mix (masala) with us as it was his very favorite – his mother used it. It is not pungent, it is tridoshic, and what’s best, it is pre-toasted so you can use it with or without cooking. Plus, no need to add salt – already contains Soma Salt. So you can just sprinkle this delicious masala not only to add more flavor to your food, whether it’s a salad or a soup or rice or protein, but you can also sprinkle it on top of your fruit slices. It’s a highly versatile masala, with layered flavors. It will not overtake your meal with a strong “curry” smell. It blends in very gently into whatever you add it to, bringing out the flavors of your meal without overpowering it. What’s even better than that? Read all about what it does in your body! Each ingredient serves a purpose and was added to work harmoniously with all the others. So you support your metabolism, re-ignite your digestive fire, pacify all 3 doshas, and have a happy lovely day – because our digestion is at the root of our health and happiness as we all know…
What’s in Moms’ Masala & Why?
21 Ingredients in Mom’s Super-Spice & Why They’re Good for You:
Coriander Seed: A pro-diuretic spice, calming, blood-cleansing, cools the mind, helps evacuate ama-visha from the body;
Cumin: digestive spice, burns ama, provides good environment for the friendly bacteria in the colon;
Turmeric: an anti- inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immuno-modulator supports liver detox (for more information see the book Turmeric Superspice);
Black Pepper: “channel-opener,” supports the digestive system, improves cellular oxygenation; Curry Leaf: an aromatic leaf that supports liver detox;
Fenugreek seed: improves fat and sugar metabolism;.
Fennel Seed: harmonizing, carminative, cooling for the digestive system;
Clove: appetizer, taste bud enhancer, digestive, enhances the secretion of salivary glands – a special spice for pacifying pitta and enhancing agni;
Cobra Safran: appetizing, digestive, enhances hydration and Molecular absorption, supports the probiotic environment of the colon;
Pink Pepper: mild aromatic anti-oxidant;
White Pepper: mildly pungent aromatic anti-oxidant;
Cinnamon- China: digestive, appetizing, supports the liver;
Cinnamon- India: enhances sugar metabolism, enhances absorption of nutrients; purifies the blood and increases ojas production;
Ajwain: enhances the taste buds, appetizer, supports the digestive system;, supports the downward flow of apana vata, pacifies stomach colic, builds the intestine a good environment to grow good bacteria for pro-biotic support;
Kalonji: supports the flow of digestive enzymes;
Ayurvedically dried ginger: appetizing, taste enhancing, pacifies samana vata, supports the digestive system to fight colic, enhances protein synthesis;
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST:
Soma Salt: tridoshic cooling salt.
(Serving size ½ to 1 tsp twice a day)
IT’S TOMORROW AUGUST 15
ZOOM IT, YOU DESERVE IT!
Goooooood Vibrations with Aditya Prakash
~ save the date – August 15, 20
Vaidya Mishra LOVED carnatic virtuoso artist Aditya Prakash. He used to call him “my Brahmin boy.” Aditya and Vaidya recorded many albums of Ayurvedic Healing Sound together (you can find them all on www.chandika.com). Carnatic music, for those of us who are not familiar, is as close as it gets to “primordial vedic sound” – the original vibrational frequencies that resonate at the core of our being, as modern quantum physics has now shown. We are made of sound frequencies. And just like anything else under the sun, these frequencies can go off. When they resonate at lower vibration, then we may experience ill-ness or dis-ease that eventually materializes as symptoms. Listening to “vedic” sound or music is an excellent practice that is both enjoyable and healing – vibrationally!
Carnatic music is as old as time, and its repertoire of songs is almost completely dedicated to stories, attributes, and elements of creation: Devata-s and their cosmic and earthly activities. Listening to classical carnatic music is not just an entertaining cultural activity, but it has a deep soothing settling impact on the nervous system and entire mind-body-heart complex. Specially when performed by talented and accomplished artists such as Aditya Prakash. Now you can experience it all from the comfort of your home, specially during these trying times, when we ALL need MORE GOOD GOOD GOOD VIBRATIONS – to quote the Beach Boys!
We invite you to attend Aditya’s first online Carnatic concert. Here’s a message from Aditya: On August 15th at 7:30pm PST, I’ll be heading over to the Joe Goode Performance Theater in San Francisco to meet in person with my team of musicians – Shiva Ramamurthi on violin and Rohan Krishnamurthy on percussion to make some music together! We will be performing the first live-stream Carnatic concert that’s taking place from a state of the art theater with professional lights, sound and it will be streamed to you LIVE in full cinematic 4KUHD video and surround sound! Buying a ticket for this event would support me and my team of musicians, arts organizations such as Navatman to continue curating events like this, and performance spaces, all who have been significantly hit due to COVID. Plus we promise to give you an entirely new live-streaming experience – Navatman is planning Drive East in a way that will create (as close as possible) the feeling of being at the concert!
I hope you can be a part of this one of a kind event, and I urge you to get your ticket soon as the festival is limiting availability to 120 guests. Myself and Shiva would be grateful to have the support of our SIMA community…
Calm your mind, soothe heart, and settle your nerves, with the full set of body and organ mantras. Vaidya Mishra recorded these with Aditya Prakash’s original compositions. You can chant along or just play them 24/7 in the background in your home or office to create a peaceful harmonized environment. We all need more of that specially nowadays!
We will be resuming our Marma Course to offer the practicum sessions in a new on-line format. All students who are signed will receive notification via email. We look forward to continuing our SVA Marma education with you all.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at: info@prana-center.com, or call us: 1.818.709.1005
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