Flavor at Your Fingertips: Choose the Masala that's Best For You!
It’s true! We finally understand that nothing can help or cure us unless our digestive system is working optimally; reversely: nothing can ail us when our digestive system is working optimally! Ayurveda gives us beautiful details about how we can accomplish this. The details are beautiful because they restore our connection to Nature and its incredible complex detailed structures. For example: Ayurveda teaches us why it is important to Eat at certain times and fast at other times; eat specific things at specific times and avoid those same things at other times; eat with attention on the food; eat pranic food; eat foods prepared a certain way; etc – you get the idea!
In this light, Vaidya Mishra not only shared amazing recipes with us but he also taught us all those little details that make a world of a difference for more balance and bliss! The knowledge he shared with us was not only sublime and beautiful but it was also enlightening… So many would adopt new structures and routines in their diet, along with recipes, and sure enough, they would contact him back saying how not only their mind-set had shifted, but how their practice of yoga and meditation had improved tremendously AFTER they adopted SVA dietary guidelines and recipes.
Vaidya Mishra gave us so many delicious spice blends to use in the kitchen, specially the Mom’s Masala – a-ready-to-use pre-toasted blend of 20 herbs and spices that you can sprinkle on your food (no cooking needed) or even in your drinks (lime water, lassi, etc) or on top of fruit. If you have not tried them all out, you can order our rosewood sampler box to get a taste of each one.
But in case you are interested in learning more about food being your primary medicine, we now have available a course Vaidya taught in 2008 in Florida. Scroll down to see the content of the course. If you would like to sign up, click on the image below or here
What Will You learn in This Course?
BONE HEALTH WORKSHOP NEWS
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop with Elizabeth Innes, you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
Ashwagandha Transdermally and Transmucosally is BETTER!
Stuff happens! Sometimes real bad stuff… And this is when we are called to be the best version of ourselves.
But sometimes things are so bad we can’t even muster the mental energy, or the emotional stamina. No matter how hard we try. Many of us have become used to living in constant fear of the unknown; chronic anxiety; ongoing accumulated fatigue… We keep pushing the body and mind to get more done day after day after day. When ongoing cycles of exhaustion are further exacerbated and stress is left unaddressed, what happens? Dis-ease results… Did you know that stress has been scientifically identified as one – if not THE – major leading cause of severe health problems. What happens in our bodies when we are stressed out? The body needs to decide whether to “fight” or to run away (fight or flight response) from the situation. For either scenario, 2 chemicals are released: cortisol and adrenaline.
Cortisol and Adrenaline are chemicals that our body releases in order to help us cope with mounting stress. But overexposure to these chemicals can lead to serious chronic ailments (see image above). With time, the body is less and less able to cope and process the stress. It runs out of steam and is unable to adapt to stressful situations and it starts to break down. So what can you do? We can try to minimize external stress, but we cannot control the world! The key term here is: adapt. We need to teach our bodies how to adapt to stress and not get overwhelmed. Enter Ashwaghanda: the biggest best adaptogenic herb cherished by all in Ayurveda and recognized in Western science and medicine as well with thousands of studies. Ayurveda offers hundreds of divine herbs and remedies to help us cope with stress, but Ashwagandha is one of the best. Ashwaghanda is the best adaptogenic plant: because it offers that unique property: adaptogenicity! An Adaptogen is an active ingredient or substance found in some plants (and mushrooms) that enhances our resistance of our bodies to stress, anxiety, and fatigue. When consumed properly, these plants target specific stressors and regulate our response to anxiety and stress, helping us regain calm and equanimity. Depending on the plant, there are distinct ways of consuming/using them and in specific quantities. Otherwise, we may have side-effects. And this is the biggest problem with Ashwagandha…
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has now officially become a world-famous adaptogenic herb that helps us cope with mental and physical stress. Ashwagandha is also a wonderful herb for improving stamina. In fact, ashwa is the Sanskrit word for ‘horse’; and gandha is the word for ‘smell’. Another meaning of gandha is ‘essential character’. It is the essential character of horses to be strong as they possess great endurance and can easily cope with ever increasing workloads. Ashwagandha strengthens the nervous system and can give us the ability to withstand the ever-increasing demands of daily life.
Rasayana and Balya
Ashwagandha possesses a wonderful rasayana property. What is “rasayana”? The Charak Samhita defines it as: yad jarabhyadi nashanam tad rasayanam. That is:that which slows aging and removes imbalances is rasayana.
In addition, ashwagandha also carries balya prabhava - this means a “specific ultimate effect.” This means Ashwagandha can give give us bala (strength). In Ayurveda, bala can signify many kinds of strength: mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, immunological, as well as reproductive/sexual. Ashwagandha mainly gives mental and physical strength, and enhances sexual stamina.
However, having said this, Ashwagandha should NOT be taken orally, as it has extreme “heating” properties that can create additional problems.
But there are instances when Ashwagandha is contraindicated, meaning: YOU SHOULD NOT USE IT!
Vaidya Mishra was very clear that Ashwagandha SHOULD NOT BE USED for High Pitta body types, and in the presence of amavisha – reactive hot toxins in the body.
Ashwagandha is contraindicated for the pitta physiology, especially if there is a lot of amavisha (reactive toxins) in the body. The reason is that it has both an ushna guna (warming physical effect) and ushna virya (heating potency). Ironically, high pitta people are often drawn to ashwagandha because they constantly put more and more stress on themselves.
Oral intake of Ashwagandha should never be an option for high pitta driven people! And when comparing the oral intake of herbs versus diet and lifestyle choices that supply more soma (cooling and nurturing to the body) the latter should always be favored. Sometimes, prioritizing choices – which race you want to run and which to avoid – is also the best way to get rid of excess mental stress: we don’t have to win ALL the battles, it’s ok to let go of some… However, getting the benefit of ayurvedic herbs is always a plus. This is why Vaidya Mishra perfected ayurvedic alternative delivery systems for our modern physiologies. He made transdermal lipid based creams; water-based roll-ons that absorb fast without leaving a greasy film on the skin for day-time usage; and transmucosal drops that contain the herbal memory or intelligence of the herb but not the physical molecule so they are very gentle yet effective. Here’s how they work.
Ashwagandha Transdermal Cream for All Body Types
Transdermal delivery of herbs through topical application is a chief component of Vaidya Mishra’s advanced/alternate delivery system, because whatever goes ON your body goes IN your body and gets absorbed and is circulating within your blood stream in 20 seconds! Vaidya’s Ashwagandha cream delivers the balya prabhava (strengthening quality) of ashwagandha without the ushna guna (heating quality) and ushna virya (heating potency). Gunas are physical properties. Since this cream does not contain the physical herb, just its essence, you get the benefit of ashwagandha without the heating effect. The rasayana and balya prabhavas begin to be absorbed and act quickly when applied generally on the skin and on specific marma points (energy points). This is the perfect delivery system if this herb is needed for a pitta person. But there are also other efficient Ashwagandha formulations too.
Gives just the prabhavas (special qualities) and sukshma bhag (subtle essence) of ashwagandha without its physical (heating) properties
Provides a very gentle delivery of this powerful herb
Suspended in the nectar of sweet squash to balance the warming effect of ashwagandha
Should be added to 1 to 2 liters of cool water and sipped throughout the day, also minimizing the ushna (heating) quality of the herb
Does not have to go through the digestive, metabolic or liver system which could corrupt the herb’s intelligence
Ready to be absorbed and used by the brain and body to help improve stamina against stress
Or try the Massage Oil with Magnesium and Ashwagandha - a winning combination of an ancient herb and an essential stress-busting mineral that gets depleted with high levels of stress. This massage oil is ideal for helping unwind from chronic and acute stress situation.
Choose the formula that works best for you: everybody has their favorite. Try one or all – they are all on sale this week. They will help you surf the stressful waves of life’s daily vicissitudes!
Namaste.
We apologize! The link we sent out last week was not working. We have corrected the error. Kindly click on the word “here” below (or on the image of the course banner) and it should automatically take you to the recording of the workshop.
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
Ashwagandha Transdermally and Transmucosally is BETTER!
Stuff happens! Sometimes real bad stuff… And this is when we are called to be the best version of ourselves.
But sometimes things are so bad we can’t even muster the mental energy, or the emotional stamina. No matter how hard we try. Many of us have become used to living in constant fear of the unknown; chronic anxiety; ongoing accumulated fatigue… We keep pushing the body and mind to get more done day after day after day. When ongoing cycles of exhaustion are further exacerbated and stress is left unaddressed, what happens? Dis-ease results… Did you know that stress has been scientifically identified as one – if not THE – major leading cause of severe health problems. What happens in our bodies when we are stressed out? The body needs to decide whether to “fight” or to run away (fight or flight response) from the situation. For either scenario, 2 chemicals are released: cortisol and adrenaline.
Cortisol and Adrenaline are chemicals that our body releases in order to help us cope with mounting stress. But overexposure to these chemicals can lead to serious chronic ailments (see image above). With time, the body is less and less able to cope and process the stress. It runs out of steam and is unable to adapt to stressful situations and it starts to break down. So what can you do? We can try to minimize external stress, but we cannot control the world! The key term here is: adapt. We need to teach our bodies how to adapt to stress and not get overwhelmed. Enter Ashwaghanda: the biggest best adaptogenic herb cherished by all in Ayurveda and recognized in Western science and medicine as well with thousands of studies. Ayurveda offers hundreds of divine herbs and remedies to help us cope with stress, but Ashwagandha is one of the best. Ashwaghanda is the best adaptogenic plant: because it offers that unique property: adaptogenicity! An Adaptogen is an active ingredient or substance found in some plants (and mushrooms) that enhances our resistance of our bodies to stress, anxiety, and fatigue. When consumed properly, these plants target specific stressors and regulate our response to anxiety and stress, helping us regain calm and equanimity. Depending on the plant, there are distinct ways of consuming/using them and in specific quantities. Otherwise, we may have side-effects. And this is the biggest problem with Ashwagandha…
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has now officially become a world-famous adaptogenic herb that helps us cope with mental and physical stress. Ashwagandha is also a wonderful herb for improving stamina. In fact, ashwa is the Sanskrit word for ‘horse’; and gandha is the word for ‘smell’. Another meaning of gandha is ‘essential character’. It is the essential character of horses to be strong as they possess great endurance and can easily cope with ever increasing workloads. Ashwagandha strengthens the nervous system and can give us the ability to withstand the ever-increasing demands of daily life.
Rasayana and Balya
Ashwagandha possesses a wonderful rasayana property. What is “rasayana”? The Charak Samhita defines it as: yad jarabhyadi nashanam tad rasayanam. That is:that which slows aging and removes imbalances is rasayana.
In addition, ashwagandha also carries balya prabhava - this means a “specific ultimate effect.” This means Ashwagandha can give give us bala (strength). In Ayurveda, bala can signify many kinds of strength: mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, immunological, as well as reproductive/sexual. Ashwagandha mainly gives mental and physical strength, and enhances sexual stamina.
However, having said this, Ashwagandha should NOT be taken orally, as it has extreme “heating” properties that can create additional problems.
But there are instances when Ashwagandha is contraindicated, meaning: YOU SHOULD NOT USE IT!
Vaidya Mishra was very clear that Ashwagandha SHOULD NOT BE USED for High Pitta body types, and in the presence of amavisha – reactive hot toxins in the body.
Ashwagandha is contraindicated for the pitta physiology, especially if there is a lot of amavisha (reactive toxins) in the body. The reason is that it has both an ushna guna (warming physical effect) and ushna virya (heating potency). Ironically, high pitta people are often drawn to ashwagandha because they constantly put more and more stress on themselves.
Oral intake of Ashwagandha should never be an option for high pitta driven people! And when comparing the oral intake of herbs versus diet and lifestyle choices that supply more soma (cooling and nurturing to the body) the latter should always be favored. Sometimes, prioritizing choices – which race you want to run and which to avoid – is also the best way to get rid of excess mental stress: we don’t have to win ALL the battles, it’s ok to let go of some… However, getting the benefit of ayurvedic herbs is always a plus. This is why Vaidya Mishra perfected ayurvedic alternative delivery systems for our modern physiologies. He made transdermal lipid based creams; water-based roll-ons that absorb fast without leaving a greasy film on the skin for day-time usage; and transmucosal drops that contain the herbal memory or intelligence of the herb but not the physical molecule so they are very gentle yet effective. Here’s how they work.
Ashwagandha Transdermal Cream for All Body Types
Transdermal delivery of herbs through topical application is a chief component of Vaidya Mishra’s advanced/alternate delivery system, because whatever goes ON your body goes IN your body and gets absorbed and is circulating within your blood stream in 20 seconds! Vaidya’s Ashwagandha cream delivers the balya prabhava (strengthening quality) of ashwagandha without the ushna guna (heating quality) and ushna virya (heating potency). Gunas are physical properties. Since this cream does not contain the physical herb, just its essence, you get the benefit of ashwagandha without the heating effect. The rasayana and balya prabhavas begin to be absorbed and act quickly when applied generally on the skin and on specific marma points (energy points). This is the perfect delivery system if this herb is needed for a pitta person. But there are also other efficient Ashwagandha formulations too.
Gives just the prabhavas (special qualities) and sukshma bhag (subtle essence) of ashwagandha without its physical (heating) properties
Provides a very gentle delivery of this powerful herb
Suspended in the nectar of sweet squash to balance the warming effect of ashwagandha
Should be added to 1 to 2 liters of cool water and sipped throughout the day, also minimizing the ushna (heating) quality of the herb
Does not have to go through the digestive, metabolic or liver system which could corrupt the herb’s intelligence
Ready to be absorbed and used by the brain and body to help improve stamina against stress
Or try the Massage Oil with Magnesium and Ashwagandha - a winning combination of an ancient herb and an essential stress-busting mineral that gets depleted with high levels of stress. This massage oil is ideal for helping unwind from chronic and acute stress situation.
Choose the formula that works best for you: everybody has their favorite. Try one or all – they are all on sale this week. They will help you surf the stressful waves of life’s daily vicissitudes!
Namaste.
We apologize! The link we sent out last week was not working. We have corrected the error. Kindly click on the word “here” below (or on the image of the course banner) and it should automatically take you to the recording of the workshop.
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
The link we sent out last week is not working. We have corrected the error.
We apologize! The link we sent out last week is not working. We have corrected the error. Kindly click on the word “here” below and it should automatically take you to the recording of the workshop.
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
STOREWIDE 15% OFF DIWALI SALE – FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $201
Diwali – or deepawali – also known as the “festival of lights” is primarily known as a “Hindu Festival” where the practice of lighting countless(!) lamps in the night symbolizes “victory of light over darkness”… Wonderful as this characterization may be, it also erases the historical and cultural significance and normalizes it so that heads-of-state can send out banal wishes without risking being politically incorrect! It’s good to be reminded of what diwali really celebrates…
This 5 day festival that is observed 20 days after Navaratri – the 9 nights of Shakti culminating in the 10th day of victory or Vijayadashmi – is really the celebration of the return of Sri Raam, his consort, Sita, and brother Lakshman, along with Hanuman, back to Ayodhya after a period of 14 years spent in exile. When the party flew back home on the “pushpaka vimaan” – the “airplane” that belonged to Raavan’s brother, Kuber, the whole city of Ayodhya was lit with oil lamps to welcome their awaited king and queen and team back from their tribulations.
The victory celebrates not only the return of Sri Raam to his rightful throne, but inaugurates a period of great dharmic righteous living, since Sri Raam had spent 14 years battling and vanquishing asuras and demons and restoring peace and balance on earth for all! In particular, he had vanquished the most powerful of them all, the 10-headed ruler of the 3 worlds, Raavan. This victory is commemorated as dussehra – that is: “killer of the 10 heads.” With his return to Ayodhya, Sri Raam re-established the rule of dharma as narrated in Valmiki’s Ramayana.
The Ramayana is the timeless story of not just those born on the Indian subcontinent… it is the story of ALL of us, humans, who have to learn to keep our dharma, our path in life, even when it is hard, and to learn to trust the invisible creative powers so that we can live up to our destiny, no matter how hard it may be… Lord Raam, Sita Mayya, and Laxman, along with Hanuman, are the divine ancestors of the entire human race, before country border lines were drawn based on political and religious ideologies…
While it can be interpreted in so many ways, the story of Sri Raam is the story of sticking to one’s dharma first and foremost. Dharma does not mean you will live in comfort and happiness following your desires! It means you will do what you know is meant for you to do as your duty as part of this great cosmic reality – whether it’s what YOU had planned for your life or not… Sri Raam went into the forest, exiled, even though his coronation was meant for that exact same morning. He was stripped of his royal garb and title, and yet he willingly put on the hermit’s shirt and wondered in the jungles barefoot, as a mere mortal. He upheld his dharma. When we uphold our dharma, then the whole universe conspires to bring us more than what our hearts and minds desire. Vaidya Mishra used to remind us: “when you do what you know is right, you will only desire what you deserve…” How do you know what is right to do? You study the vedic shastras that teach us how to act whilst in this body on earth…
After the battle between good and evil personified by Sri Ram and Ravaan, the story of the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk, the “samudra manthan” puranic story, we also become victorious, and Laxmi appears in our own lives, as well as Dhanvantari, and many other wondrous beings as well.
This diwali, may we all aspire to find and live in accordance with our dharma – no matter how hard the path seems at first. For those of us who are at a loss and do not know how to find their dharma: allow your dharma to find you. Be still – settle your mind and release noisy thoughts, clear your heart of unfulfilled desires – make space for silence, patiently, and you will hear, your dharma beckoning you….
Namaste!
BONE HEALTH WORKSHOP NEWS
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop with Elizabeth Innes, you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
STOREWIDE 15% OFF DIWALI SALE – FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $201
Diwali – or deepawali – also known as the “festival of lights” is primarily known as a “Hindu Festival” where the practice of lighting countless(!) lamps in the night symbolizes “victory of light over darkness”… Wonderful as this characterization may be, it also erases the historical and cultural significance and normalizes it so that heads-of-state can send out banal wishes without risking being politically incorrect! It’s good to be reminded of what diwali really celebrates…
This 5 day festival that is observed 20 days after Navaratri – the 9 nights of Shakti culminating in the 10th day of victory or Vijayadashmi – is really the celebration of the return of Sri Raam, his consort, Sita, and brother Lakshman, along with Hanuman, back to Ayodhya after a period of 14 years spent in exile. When the party flew back home on the “pushpaka vimaan” – the “airplane” that belonged to Raavan’s brother, Kuber, the whole city of Ayodhya was lit with oil lamps to welcome their awaited king and queen and team back from their tribulations.
The victory celebrates not only the return of Sri Raam to his rightful throne, but inaugurates a period of great dharmic righteous living, since Sri Raam had spent 14 years battling and vanquishing asuras and demons and restoring peace and balance on earth for all! In particular, he had vanquished the most powerful of them all, the 10-headed ruler of the 3 worlds, Raavan. This victory is commemorated as dussehra – that is: “killer of the 10 heads.” With his return to Ayodhya, Sri Raam re-established the rule of dharma as narrated in Valmiki’s Ramayana.
The Ramayana is the timeless story of not just those born on the Indian subcontinent… it is the story of ALL of us, humans, who have to learn to keep our dharma, our path in life, even when it is hard, and to learn to trust the invisible creative powers so that we can live up to our destiny, no matter how hard it may be… Lord Raam, Sita Mayya, and Laxman, along with Hanuman, are the divine ancestors of the entire human race, before country border lines were drawn based on political and religious ideologies…
While it can be interpreted in so many ways, the story of Sri Raam is the story of sticking to one’s dharma first and foremost. Dharma does not mean you will live in comfort and happiness following your desires! It means you will do what you know is meant for you to do as your duty as part of this great cosmic reality – whether it’s what YOU had planned for your life or not… Sri Raam went into the forest, exiled, even though his coronation was meant for that exact same morning. He was stripped of his royal garb and title, and yet he willingly put on the hermit’s shirt and wondered in the jungles barefoot, as a mere mortal. He upheld his dharma. When we uphold our dharma, then the whole universe conspires to bring us more than what our hearts and minds desire. Vaidya Mishra used to remind us: “when you do what you know is right, you will only desire what you deserve…” How do you know what is right to do? You study the vedic shastras that teach us how to act whilst in this body on earth…
After the battle between good and evil personified by Sri Ram and Ravaan, the story of the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk, the “samudra manthan” puranic story, we also become victorious, and Laxmi appears in our own lives, as well as Dhanvantari, and many other wondrous beings as well.
This diwali, may we all aspire to find and live in accordance with our dharma – no matter how hard the path seems at first. For those of us who are at a loss and do not know how to find their dharma: allow your dharma to find you. Be still – settle your mind and release noisy thoughts, clear your heart of unfulfilled desires – make space for silence, patiently, and you will hear, your dharma beckoning you….
Namaste!
BONE HEALTH WORKSHOP NEWS
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop with Elizabeth Innes, you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
STOREWIDE 15% OFF DIWALI SALE – FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $201
Diwali – or deepawali – also known as the “festival of lights” is primarily known as a “Hindu Festival” where the practice of lighting countless(!) lamps in the night symbolizes “victory of light over darkness”… Wonderful as this characterization may be, it also erases the historical and cultural significance and normalizes it so that heads-of-state can send out banal wishes without risking being politically incorrect! It’s good to be reminded of what diwali really celebrates…
This 5 day festival that is observed 20 days after Navaratri – the 9 nights of Shakti culminating in the 10th day of victory or Vijayadashmi – is really the celebration of the return of Sri Raam, his consort, Sita, and brother Lakshman, along with Hanuman, back to Ayodhya after a period of 14 years spent in exile. When the party flew back home on the “pushpaka vimaan” – the “airplane” that belonged to Raavan’s brother, Kuber, the whole city of Ayodhya was lit with oil lamps to welcome their awaited king and queen and team back from their tribulations.
The victory celebrates not only the return of Sri Raam to his rightful throne, but inaugurates a period of great dharmic righteous living, since Sri Raam had spent 14 years battling and vanquishing asuras and demons and restoring peace and balance on earth for all! In particular, he had vanquished the most powerful of them all, the 10-headed ruler of the 3 worlds, Raavan. This victory is commemorated as dussehra – that is: “killer of the 10 heads.” With his return to Ayodhya, Sri Raam re-established the rule of dharma as narrated in Valmiki’s Ramayana.
The Ramayana is the timeless story of not just those born on the Indian subcontinent… it is the story of ALL of us, humans, who have to learn to keep our dharma, our path in life, even when it is hard, and to learn to trust the invisible creative powers so that we can live up to our destiny, no matter how hard it may be… Lord Raam, Sita Mayya, and Laxman, along with Hanuman, are the divine ancestors of the entire human race, before country border lines were drawn based on political and religious ideologies…
While it can be interpreted in so many ways, the story of Sri Raam is the story of sticking to one’s dharma first and foremost. Dharma does not mean you will live in comfort and happiness following your desires! It means you will do what you know is meant for you to do as your duty as part of this great cosmic reality – whether it’s what YOU had planned for your life or not… Sri Raam went into the forest, exiled, even though his coronation was meant for that exact same morning. He was stripped of his royal garb and title, and yet he willingly put on the hermit’s shirt and wondered in the jungles barefoot, as a mere mortal. He upheld his dharma. When we uphold our dharma, then the whole universe conspires to bring us more than what our hearts and minds desire. Vaidya Mishra used to remind us: “when you do what you know is right, you will only desire what you deserve…” How do you know what is right to do? You study the vedic shastras that teach us how to act whilst in this body on earth…
After the battle between good and evil personified by Sri Ram and Ravaan, the story of the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk, the “samudra manthan” puranic story, we also become victorious, and Laxmi appears in our own lives, as well as Dhanvantari, and many other wondrous beings as well.
This diwali, may we all aspire to find and live in accordance with our dharma – no matter how hard the path seems at first. For those of us who are at a loss and do not know how to find their dharma: allow your dharma to find you. Be still – settle your mind and release noisy thoughts, clear your heart of unfulfilled desires – make space for silence, patiently, and you will hear, your dharma beckoning you….
Namaste!
BONE HEALTH WORKSHOP NEWS
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop with Elizabeth Innes, you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
STOREWIDE 15% OFF DIWALI SALE – FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $201
Diwali – or deepawali – also known as the “festival of lights” is primarily known as a “Hindu Festival” where the practice of lighting countless(!) lamps in the night symbolizes “victory of light over darkness”… Wonderful as this characterization may be, it also erases the historical and cultural significance and normalizes it so that heads-of-state can send out banal wishes without risking being politically incorrect! It’s good to be reminded of what diwali really celebrates…
This 5 day festival that is observed 20 days after Navaratri – the 9 nights of Shakti culminating in the 10th day of victory or Vijayadashmi – is really the celebration of the return of Sri Raam, his consort, Sita, and brother Lakshman, along with Hanuman, back to Ayodhya after a period of 14 years spent in exile. When the party flew back home on the “pushpaka vimaan” – the “airplane” that belonged to Raavan’s brother, Kuber, the whole city of Ayodhya was lit with oil lamps to welcome their awaited king and queen and team back from their tribulations.
The victory celebrates not only the return of Sri Raam to his rightful throne, but inaugurates a period of great dharmic righteous living, since Sri Raam had spent 14 years battling and vanquishing asuras and demons and restoring peace and balance on earth for all! In particular, he had vanquished the most powerful of them all, the 10-headed ruler of the 3 worlds, Raavan. This victory is commemorated as dussehra – that is: “killer of the 10 heads.” With his return to Ayodhya, Sri Raam re-established the rule of dharma as narrated in Valmiki’s Ramayana.
The Ramayana is the timeless story of not just those born on the Indian subcontinent… it is the story of ALL of us, humans, who have to learn to keep our dharma, our path in life, even when it is hard, and to learn to trust the invisible creative powers so that we can live up to our destiny, no matter how hard it may be… Lord Raam, Sita Mayya, and Laxman, along with Hanuman, are the divine ancestors of the entire human race, before country border lines were drawn based on political and religious ideologies…
While it can be interpreted in so many ways, the story of Sri Raam is the story of sticking to one’s dharma first and foremost. Dharma does not mean you will live in comfort and happiness following your desires! It means you will do what you know is meant for you to do as your duty as part of this great cosmic reality – whether it’s what YOU had planned for your life or not… Sri Raam went into the forest, exiled, even though his coronation was meant for that exact same morning. He was stripped of his royal garb and title, and yet he willingly put on the hermit’s shirt and wondered in the jungles barefoot, as a mere mortal. He upheld his dharma. When we uphold our dharma, then the whole universe conspires to bring us more than what our hearts and minds desire. Vaidya Mishra used to remind us: “when you do what you know is right, you will only desire what you deserve…” How do you know what is right to do? You study the vedic shastras that teach us how to act whilst in this body on earth…
After the battle between good and evil personified by Sri Ram and Ravaan, the story of the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk, the “samudra manthan” puranic story, we also become victorious, and Laxmi appears in our own lives, as well as Dhanvantari, and many other wondrous beings as well.
This diwali, may we all aspire to find and live in accordance with our dharma – no matter how hard the path seems at first. For those of us who are at a loss and do not know how to find their dharma: allow your dharma to find you. Be still – settle your mind and release noisy thoughts, clear your heart of unfulfilled desires – make space for silence, patiently, and you will hear, your dharma beckoning you….
Namaste!
BONE HEALTH WORKSHOP NEWS
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop with Elizabeth Innes, you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
STOREWIDE 15% OFF DIWALI SALE – FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $201
Diwali – or deepawali – also known as the “festival of lights” is primarily known as a “Hindu Festival” where the practice of lighting countless(!) lamps in the night symbolizes “victory of light over darkness”… Wonderful as this characterization may be, it also erases the historical and cultural significance and normalizes it so that heads-of-state can send out banal wishes without risking being politically incorrect! It’s good to be reminded of what diwali really celebrates…
This 5 day festival that is observed 20 days after Navaratri – the 9 nights of Shakti culminating in the 10th day of victory or Vijayadashmi – is really the celebration of the return of Sri Raam, his consort, Sita, and brother Lakshman, along with Hanuman, back to Ayodhya after a period of 14 years spent in exile. When the party flew back home on the “pushpaka vimaan” – the “airplane” that belonged to Raavan’s brother, Kuber, the whole city of Ayodhya was lit with oil lamps to welcome their awaited king and queen and team back from their tribulations.
The victory celebrates not only the return of Sri Raam to his rightful throne, but inaugurates a period of great dharmic righteous living, since Sri Raam had spent 14 years battling and vanquishing asuras and demons and restoring peace and balance on earth for all! In particular, he had vanquished the most powerful of them all, the 10-headed ruler of the 3 worlds, Raavan. This victory is commemorated as dussehra – that is: “killer of the 10 heads.” With his return to Ayodhya, Sri Raam re-established the rule of dharma as narrated in Valmiki’s Ramayana.
The Ramayana is the timeless story of not just those born on the Indian subcontinent… it is the story of ALL of us, humans, who have to learn to keep our dharma, our path in life, even when it is hard, and to learn to trust the invisible creative powers so that we can live up to our destiny, no matter how hard it may be… Lord Raam, Sita Mayya, and Laxman, along with Hanuman, are the divine ancestors of the entire human race, before country border lines were drawn based on political and religious ideologies…
While it can be interpreted in so many ways, the story of Sri Raam is the story of sticking to one’s dharma first and foremost. Dharma does not mean you will live in comfort and happiness following your desires! It means you will do what you know is meant for you to do as your duty as part of this great cosmic reality – whether it’s what YOU had planned for your life or not… Sri Raam went into the forest, exiled, even though his coronation was meant for that exact same morning. He was stripped of his royal garb and title, and yet he willingly put on the hermit’s shirt and wondered in the jungles barefoot, as a mere mortal. He upheld his dharma. When we uphold our dharma, then the whole universe conspires to bring us more than what our hearts and minds desire. Vaidya Mishra used to remind us: “when you do what you know is right, you will only desire what you deserve…” How do you know what is right to do? You study the vedic shastras that teach us how to act whilst in this body on earth…
After the battle between good and evil personified by Sri Ram and Ravaan, the story of the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk, the “samudra manthan” puranic story, we also become victorious, and Laxmi appears in our own lives, as well as Dhanvantari, and many other wondrous beings as well.
This diwali, may we all aspire to find and live in accordance with our dharma – no matter how hard the path seems at first. For those of us who are at a loss and do not know how to find their dharma: allow your dharma to find you. Be still – settle your mind and release noisy thoughts, clear your heart of unfulfilled desires – make space for silence, patiently, and you will hear, your dharma beckoning you….
Namaste!
BONE HEALTH WORKSHOP NEWS
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop with Elizabeth Innes, you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
STOREWIDE 15% OFF DIWALI SALE – FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $201
Diwali – or deepawali – also known as the “festival of lights” is primarily known as a “Hindu Festival” where the practice of lighting countless(!) lamps in the night symbolizes “victory of light over darkness”… Wonderful as this characterization may be, it also erases the historical and cultural significance and normalizes it so that heads-of-state can send out banal wishes without risking being politically incorrect! It’s good to be reminded of what diwali really celebrates…
This 5 day festival that is observed 20 days after Navaratri – the 9 nights of Shakti culminating in the 10th day of victory or Vijayadashmi – is really the celebration of the return of Sri Raam, his consort, Sita, and brother Lakshman, along with Hanuman, back to Ayodhya after a period of 14 years spent in exile. When the party flew back home on the “pushpaka vimaan” – the “airplane” that belonged to Raavan’s brother, Kuber, the whole city of Ayodhya was lit with oil lamps to welcome their awaited king and queen and team back from their tribulations.
The victory celebrates not only the return of Sri Raam to his rightful throne, but inaugurates a period of great dharmic righteous living, since Sri Raam had spent 14 years battling and vanquishing asuras and demons and restoring peace and balance on earth for all! In particular, he had vanquished the most powerful of them all, the 10-headed ruler of the 3 worlds, Raavan. This victory is commemorated as dussehra – that is: “killer of the 10 heads.” With his return to Ayodhya, Sri Raam re-established the rule of dharma as narrated in Valmiki’s Ramayana.
The Ramayana is the timeless story of not just those born on the Indian subcontinent… it is the story of ALL of us, humans, who have to learn to keep our dharma, our path in life, even when it is hard, and to learn to trust the invisible creative powers so that we can live up to our destiny, no matter how hard it may be… Lord Raam, Sita Mayya, and Laxman, along with Hanuman, are the divine ancestors of the entire human race, before country border lines were drawn based on political and religious ideologies…
While it can be interpreted in so many ways, the story of Sri Raam is the story of sticking to one’s dharma first and foremost. Dharma does not mean you will live in comfort and happiness following your desires! It means you will do what you know is meant for you to do as your duty as part of this great cosmic reality – whether it’s what YOU had planned for your life or not… Sri Raam went into the forest, exiled, even though his coronation was meant for that exact same morning. He was stripped of his royal garb and title, and yet he willingly put on the hermit’s shirt and wondered in the jungles barefoot, as a mere mortal. He upheld his dharma. When we uphold our dharma, then the whole universe conspires to bring us more than what our hearts and minds desire. Vaidya Mishra used to remind us: “when you do what you know is right, you will only desire what you deserve…” How do you know what is right to do? You study the vedic shastras that teach us how to act whilst in this body on earth…
After the battle between good and evil personified by Sri Ram and Ravaan, the story of the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk, the “samudra manthan” puranic story, we also become victorious, and Laxmi appears in our own lives, as well as Dhanvantari, and many other wondrous beings as well.
This diwali, may we all aspire to find and live in accordance with our dharma – no matter how hard the path seems at first. For those of us who are at a loss and do not know how to find their dharma: allow your dharma to find you. Be still – settle your mind and release noisy thoughts, clear your heart of unfulfilled desires – make space for silence, patiently, and you will hear, your dharma beckoning you….
Namaste!
BONE HEALTH WORKSHOP NEWS
If you missed our Bone Health Workshop with Elizabeth Innes, you can now watch it HERE
200 people enrolled for Elizabeth’s Bone Health Workshop. After the presentation we had an hour long Q&A session.
Elizabeth’s training as a pharmacist coupled with her ayurvedic expertise made for a super informative and insightful session on bone health. There is so much information out there about what to do, supplements, protocols, etc. It becomes very hard to distinguish between what works and what can even harm. Sometimes you just need to adjust your daily routine and dietary protocols do get better results. And some time-tested ayurvedic wisdom always comes in handy!
Want to find out more?
Schedule a one-on-one with Elizabeth and discuss what’s going on with you, and receive more tips on a healthy SVA diet, bone health, and other ayurvedic topics, email her: info@elizabethinnes.ca
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
Shorty but Witty!
The wit of Shaka Vanshyia Ayurveda is timeless and immutable, but time itself mutates… So, we are catching up with the changes and trends which challenge us in these modern times!
To adapt to this day and age when we seem to get frequently immersed in rushed routines and schedules with little time for learning, but when we need more than ever to acquire the knowledge that leads to the health, balance, and bliss that our rushed lifestyles want to take away from us, the SVA Podcast is delighted to announce “SVA Shorts”.
We have begun to produce brief, abridged, episodes for those of you who have little time or are too tired after a long day of work to listen to a full-length format, but don’t give up on the quest for the jewels of ancient ayurvedic knowledge.
The new SVA Short episodes are under 10 minutes in length but, as usual, are packed with deep knowledge and wisdom.
And to inaugurate our new short format, we have a playlist that will rejoice all of you. During the month of November, to learn all about Doshas and Sub-Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, plus Soma, Agni, and Marut, we are releasing a Trilogy.
What is Vat? (Friday, November 1st)
What is Pitt? (Friday, November 15th) and
What is Kaph? (Friday, November 29th)
This is the knowledge at the center-most pivotal point of Ayurveda and it is presented to you in a way in which only Vaidya Mishra can explain it; from the origin of Prana and its components Soma, Agni, and Marut.
Have you felt disarmed when listening to an explanation about a particular imbalance because you couldn’t wrap your head around the functions of a Sub-Dosha or felt confused when reading about the healing and balancing properties of our SVA formulations?
Not anymore! Tune up to our November podcast’s Shorty but Witty episodes… We’ll see you there!
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
