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SV Ayurveda In Context! Plus: Testimonials – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter May 22, 2025 – #18, Vol 15

May 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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How & Why is

SV Ayurveda

Different…

Don’t take it from us, but rather from the countless individuals who have regained total health and happiness by adopting and incorporating Vaidya Mishra’s unparalleled pranic protocols and formulations… Here is a recent testimonial.

Let’s do a quick back-track to how and why Vaidya Mishra had to revisit and revise his ayurvedic offerings when he came to the USA…

Before Ayurveda came to the USA in the late 1970s, all things Asian/Indian were already being studied in the context of an “Orientalist” movement in 18th century Europe. Scholars, philosophers, poets, not only acknowledged the rich legacy of Vedic India, but engaged it in their works, creating a rich legacy of cultural exchange. Ayurveda was not of great importance – just yet – even though it did play a role specifically in the 19th century when there was a pushback in Europe against mainstream medicine and a growing interest in alternative systems like homeopathy, naturopathy and “oriental” medicines.  But the texts were studies as-is – at face-value, without the expert input and interpretation of ayurvedic scholars! And this trend continued…

Fast-forward to the 1960s & 70s in the USA, yoga and meditation guru-s captivate the minds and hearts of the young generation. While these teachers do not directly focuse on Ayurveda, they help cultivate interest in related Vedic fields of knowledge, and soon Ayurveda take center-stage in the 1980s and early 1990s, and is studied for and on its own. But the original problem persists, and Ayurveda is “reduced” to a mechanical stereotyping of tri-doshic health, and medicinal herbs are now “prescribed” as allopathic medicines are prescribed following that tri-doshic, completely undermining the wealth of protocols and knowledge that Ayurveda offers. While the movement to standardize Ayurveda and introduce it as a necessary supportive corrective modality alongside allopathy is laudable, there is much that is lacking in how it is taught and practiced in what we call its “mainstream” version. And this is what Vaidya Mishra needed to addresse.

When Vaidya Mishra arrived to the USA in the early 1990s, after touring and lecturing in Europe and Asia, he immediately realized how the ancient classical remedies were not only not enough to address modern health problems, but they could even be harmful: any herb no matter how rejuvenating will create some amount of detox in the body. Western bodies that have NEVER experienced any detox, and have only been nurtured on harsh chemicals, are unable to get the most out of ancient ayurvedic remedies and recipes. Even though these are timeless and rooted in vedic science, they could NOT be used! The diet, lifestyle, and cultural factors that existed in the USA put the human physiology under great strain and sensitivity. Vaidya Mishra needed to revamp and re-adapt the ancient precept to fit the current needs of modern man. And this is how it all started… One recipe at a time, one formulation at a time, based on what his clients needed or requested. He built a full “pharmacy” of ayurvedic remedies that are soft, gentle, yet potent, that can be used safely via transdermal and transmucosal routes and thus give the benefits MINUS the side-effects.

Over the past 23 years, Chandika.com has been the exclusive home of Vaidya Mishra’s unique ayurvedic formulations, full of prana. We receive testimonials regularly. Scroll down to see what some of our followers had to say.

What is YOUR favorite SVA pranic formulation? Leave us a testimonial on www.chandika.com. We are happy to announced our FREE expedited global shipping services ($251 minimum purchase to qualifies for free shipping).

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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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Reminder: Spice Up Your Sweets! Plus: Sugar-Free Sweeteners – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter May 15, 2025 – #17, Vol 15

May 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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We have learnt by now that Spring time is detox time: but did you know Spring time is also the time when all three doshas surface very prominently and wreak havoc in the body?! Regardless of what body type you are, you can go off on all 3 doshas if you do not follow a proper ayurvedic Spring protocol! 

So what happens when the doshas surface? The terms “dosh/dosha” does not mean body type, it means “error.” Saying you are/identify as a pitta dosha just means you know you are prone to pitta aggravations or dosha-s! You may get angry, feel hot, have acid stomach etc. If you are Vata Dosha then you are prone to being spaced-out, have poor sleep and poor digestion, dry skin, etc. In the Spring, when the weather warms up, the season is dominated by Kapha dosha. 

So this is the time of year it is of utmost importance NOT to eat kapha aggravating foods and to discontinue Kapha aggravating habits. What happen when you don’t? You kapha goes off, and along with toxins that are re-surfacing, all your doshas will go off and you may experience seasonal so-called “allergies;” or catch that “new strain of covid”(!); or get migraine; body-aches; poor sleep; bad digestion; and crave sugar and ice-cream – LOTS OF IT TOO! 

Adopting an maintaining a Spring routine and protocol is a topic that require more time. But here is one thing you can quickly and easily do: in western culture we don’t associate spices with sweet dishes… But did you know that spices are even more necessary for sweet dishes? By “spice” we don’t mean chilies and curry powder! We mean a special set of spices according to Ayurveda, such as: cardamom; cinnamon; nutmeg; etc. Why is this?

Sugar-Free Sweeteners

Delicious, Tridoshic, & Healthy!

The sweet taste, as Vaidya Mishra explained, is full of soma. Soma is the heavy, unguent, cooling/cold, sweet cosmic vibrational energy that materializes and is found in fruits, milk, sweet sugary edible items etc. It is the grounding and nourishing aspect of the universe. But it is heavy and hard to digest. And it will not only aggravate kapha, by definition, but throw off pitta and vata as well. Unless we add specific spices to help metabolize and absorb the soma from the sweet dish, we will end up creating a bigger mess in our bodies. And you know what? Once you have tasted sweet dishes with spices, a whole new level of flavor and joy opens up in stomach mind AND heart! So what are these spices necessary for soma metabolism and how do you use them you say? 

Vaidya Mishra made a delightful spice mix for sweet dishes, and he called it “madhur masala” – which translate into “sweet spice mix.” He formulated this masala to support the digestion and metabolism of sugar and carbohydrates. Which spices are we specifically talking about? Here’s the list and what each one does: 

Green cardamom supports protein metabolism;

Black cardamom, ginger, pink pepper and black pepper all clear-up the digestive channels and enhance the digestive fire;

Indian and American cinnamon support sugar metabolism;

Javitri (mace) and nutmeg are calming and aromatic, and add to the experience of bliss;

Saffron is a great antioxidant and gives added olfactory and digestive satisfaction: it takes the vibration of the soma of the sugar molecules and delivers it to the brain;

Kalunji balances the coordination between sugar digestion and assimilation; 

Fennel coordinates the effects of all the other spices and maintains balance between the digestive system and metabolic systems; 

Clove opens the channels without heating the body, or creating any imbalance in pitta. And there it is! 

Add this masala to your milk, or to yoghurt with some honey, bake with it, or sprinkle it on top of fruit, it will enhance your taste-buds, aid in digestion, and curb your cravings too. Happy Spring Eating!

Stay up-to-date on all things SVA- subscribe to the SVA

PODCAST CHANNEL

Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Spice Up Your Sweets! Plus: Sugar-Free Sweeteners – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter May 15, 2025 – #17, Vol 15

May 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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We have learnt by now that Spring time is detox time: but did you know Spring time is also the time when all three doshas surface very prominently and wreak havoc in the body?! Regardless of what body type you are, you can go off on all 3 doshas if you do not follow a proper ayurvedic Spring protocol! 

So what happens when the doshas surface? The terms “dosh/dosha” does not mean body type, it means “error.” Saying you are/identify as a pitta dosha just means you know you are prone to pitta aggravations or dosha-s! You may get angry, feel hot, have acid stomach etc. If you are Vata Dosha then you are prone to being spaced-out, have poor sleep and poor digestion, dry skin, etc. In the Spring, when the weather warms up, the season is dominated by Kapha dosha. 

So this is the time of year it is of utmost importance NOT to eat kapha aggravating foods and to discontinue Kapha aggravating habits. What happen when you don’t? You kapha goes off, and along with toxins that are re-surfacing, all your doshas will go off and you may experience seasonal so-called “allergies;” or catch that “new strain of covid”(!); or get migraine; body-aches; poor sleep; bad digestion; and crave sugar and ice-cream – LOTS OF IT TOO! 

Adopting an maintaining a Spring routine and protocol is a topic that require more time. But here is one thing you can quickly and easily do: in western culture we don’t associate spices with sweet dishes… But did you know that spices are even more necessary for sweet dishes? By “spice” we don’t mean chilies and curry powder! We mean a special set of spices according to Ayurveda, such as: cardamom; cinnamon; nutmeg; etc. Why is this?

Sugar-Free Sweeteners

Delicious, Tridoshic, & Healthy!

The sweet taste, as Vaidya Mishra explained, is full of soma. Soma is the heavy, unguent, cooling/cold, sweet cosmic vibrational energy that materializes and is found in fruits, milk, sweet sugary edible items etc. It is the grounding and nourishing aspect of the universe. But it is heavy and hard to digest. And it will not only aggravate kapha, by definition, but throw off pitta and vata as well. Unless we add specific spices to help metabolize and absorb the soma from the sweet dish, we will end up creating a bigger mess in our bodies. And you know what? Once you have tasted sweet dishes with spices, a whole new level of flavor and joy opens up in stomach mind AND heart! So what are these spices necessary for soma metabolism and how do you use them you say? 

Vaidya Mishra made a delightful spice mix for sweet dishes, and he called it “madhur masala” – which translate into “sweet spice mix.” He formulated this masala to support the digestion and metabolism of sugar and carbohydrates. Which spices are we specifically talking about? Here’s the list and what each one does: 

Green cardamom supports protein metabolism;

Black cardamom, ginger, pink pepper and black pepper all clear-up the digestive channels and enhance the digestive fire;

Indian and American cinnamon support sugar metabolism;

Javitri (mace) and nutmeg are calming and aromatic, and add to the experience of bliss;

Saffron is a great antioxidant and gives added olfactory and digestive satisfaction: it takes the vibration of the soma of the sugar molecules and delivers it to the brain;

Kalunji balances the coordination between sugar digestion and assimilation; 

Fennel coordinates the effects of all the other spices and maintains balance between the digestive system and metabolic systems; 

Clove opens the channels without heating the body, or creating any imbalance in pitta. And there it is! 

Add this masala to your milk, or to yoghurt with some honey, bake with it, or sprinkle it on top of fruit, it will enhance your taste-buds, aid in digestion, and curb your cravings too. Happy Spring Eating!

Stay up-to-date on all things SVA- subscribe to the SVA

PODCAST CHANNEL

Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Reminder: Eternal Feminine Beauty & Bliss: Mom! – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter May 8, 2025 – #16, Vol 15

May 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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Sri Lalita Devi is the embodiment of eternal feminine beauty and bliss in the vedic pantheon. This is one reason why Vaidya Mishra named his skincare line after her: she represents the most divine of all cosmic feminine manifestations.

The Lalita Skin-care line is formulated using dravyaguna guidelines from the ancient Vedic texts and core skin-care teachings of SVA; it allows you to experience the ancient traditional beauty and skin-care regimens in a modern easy way. All the ingredients support, nourish and enhance outer AND inner beauty, promote luster, as well as slow- down the aging of the skin. How, you ask?

All the products are artisanaly made in small batches with herbal and floral blends that are 100% chemical- and preservative-free, and therefore do not disturb the vibrational potency of the herbs – or prabhava. Vaidya Mishra knew how to preserve the prana of plants and herbs, through preparations and combinations, and therefore could omit the use of chemical preservatives to maintain the life of a product. Science now confirms that within 60 seconds, anything that is applied on the skin, is already traveling in your blood, and depending on what it contains, it will also cross the blood-brain barrier within seconds as well. What we put on our skin is akin to ingesting it and we may literally be poisoning ourselves – transdermal absorption travels and gets delivered even faster than food – because food has to go through the digestive organs and process and thus requires more time! So be cautious and very conservative when you are choosing facial or body lotions. But there is a lot more to the Lalita Skin Care line…

Vaidya Mishra took things one step further as well. With the Lalita Skincare line, it’s not just about the physical attributes of the herbs on the skin; the herbal ingredients provide a rasayana effect and enhance the coordination between our mental functions as well, thus delivering a positive effect to our gunam , or inner beauty. All of the materials and methods that Vaidya Mishra used enhance our skin’s cellular beauty as well as our spiritual beauty, strengthening our mind-body-satwa connection. Every single plant and flower is endowed with physical as well as vibrational properties. This is called the “prabhava” of a plant. The prabhava of a plant or flower is the energetic vibrational quality that lingers long after its physical molecules have been processed and absorbed by the skin and the body. Every plant, every flower, brings it’s own prabhava.

Vaidya Mishra formulated each and every item in his Lalita line with this knowledge and expertise. For example, the Navratna cream not only has all 21 herbs as the Age-Defying cream, but in addition, it carries the vibrational energetic frequency of the gems associated with each planet. Many users have reported experiencing a calmer mind and happier heart when using this facial cream. Explore the full line and see which formulation is your favorite.

And this Mother’s Day, give your Mom ONLY the best of ayurvedic skincare – full of prana and divine!

Happy Mother’s Day.

Roses smell good and soothe the heart and mind immediately. But they do so so much more for the skin as well. Rose is called the “Queen of the Flower Kingdom” in Ayurveda, because it has countless beneficial properties. Vaidya Mishra loved to use Rose in all his recipes and formulations. Discover our full line of Rose-based ayurvedic formulations and gifts for Mom!

Looking for something a little more supportive for aging skin? This is one of our best-selling Lalita’s items, the facial creams or oil WITH Collagen and Beta-carotene. Ideal for aging skin. these are the only products that contain ingredients from animal source (the Collagen is NOT from bovine but rather aviary – from chicken).

This is the line of facial creams that contain “abhrak” (mineral ash that is highly prized in Ayurveda), from different gems as well as other ingredients. Every single ingredients, including Rose and Jasmine play a crucial role in skin care. For example, Jasmine is “sandhanya” – it tightens the 7 layers of the skin; while Rose alkalizes and cools off blood and can help balance rashes and hot skin. No ingredient was used gratuitously by Vaidya Mishra, or for scenting the cream!

Give Mom the best because she is the best! Facial creams with Pearls, Rose and Jasmine!

Stay up-to-date on all things SVA- subscribe to the SVA

PODCAST CHANNEL

Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Eternal Feminine Beauty & Bliss: Mom! – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter May 8, 2025 – #16, Vol 15

May 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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Sri Lalita Devi is the embodiment of eternal feminine beauty and bliss in the vedic pantheon. This is one reason why Vaidya Mishra named his skincare line after her: she represents the most divine of all cosmic feminine manifestations.

The Lalita Skin-care line is formulated using dravyaguna guidelines from the ancient Vedic texts and core skin-care teachings of SVA; it allows you to experience the ancient traditional beauty and skin-care regimens in a modern easy way. All the ingredients support, nourish and enhance outer AND inner beauty, promote luster, as well as slow- down the aging of the skin. How, you ask?

All the products are artisanaly made in small batches with herbal and floral blends that are 100% chemical- and preservative-free, and therefore do not disturb the vibrational potency of the herbs – or prabhava. Vaidya Mishra knew how to preserve the prana of plants and herbs, through preparations and combinations, and therefore could omit the use of chemical preservatives to maintain the life of a product. Science now confirms that within 60 seconds, anything that is applied on the skin, is already traveling in your blood, and depending on what it contains, it will also cross the blood-brain barrier within seconds as well. What we put on our skin is akin to ingesting it and we may literally be poisoning ourselves – transdermal absorption travels and gets delivered even faster than food – because food has to go through the digestive organs and process and thus requires more time! So be cautious and very conservative when you are choosing facial or body lotions. But there is a lot more to the Lalita Skin Care line…

Vaidya Mishra took things one step further as well. With the Lalita Skincare line, it’s not just about the physical attributes of the herbs on the skin; the herbal ingredients provide a rasayana effect and enhance the coordination between our mental functions as well, thus delivering a positive effect to our gunam , or inner beauty. All of the materials and methods that Vaidya Mishra used enhance our skin’s cellular beauty as well as our spiritual beauty, strengthening our mind-body-satwa connection. Every single plant and flower is endowed with physical as well as vibrational properties. This is called the “prabhava” of a plant. The prabhava of a plant or flower is the energetic vibrational quality that lingers long after its physical molecules have been processed and absorbed by the skin and the body. Every plant, every flower, brings it’s own prabhava.

Vaidya Mishra formulated each and every item in his Lalita line with this knowledge and expertise. For example, the Navratna cream not only has all 21 herbs as the Age-Defying cream, but in addition, it carries the vibrational energetic frequency of the gems associated with each planet. Many users have reported experiencing a calmer mind and happier heart when using this facial cream. Explore the full line and see which formulation is your favorite.

And this Mother’s Day, give your Mom ONLY the best of ayurvedic skincare – full of prana and divine!

Happy Mother’s Day.

Roses smell good and soothe the heart and mind immediately. But they do so so much more for the skin as well. Rose is called the “Queen of the Flower Kingdom” in Ayurveda, because it has countless beneficial properties. Vaidya Mishra loved to use Rose in all his recipes and formulations. Discover our full line of Rose-based ayurvedic formulations and gifts for Mom!

Looking for something a little more supportive for aging skin? This is one of our best-selling Lalita’s items, the facial creams or oil WITH Collagen and Beta-carotene. Ideal for aging skin. these are the only products that contain ingredients from animal source (the Collagen is NOT from bovine but rather aviary – from chicken).

This is the line of facial creams that contain “abhrak” (mineral ash that is highly prized in Ayurveda), from different gems as well as other ingredients. Every single ingredients, including Rose and Jasmine play a crucial role in skin care. For example, Jasmine is “sandhanya” – it tightens the 7 layers of the skin; while Rose alkalizes and cools off blood and can help balance rashes and hot skin. No ingredient was used gratuitously by Vaidya Mishra, or for scenting the cream!

Give Mom the best because she is the best! Facial creams with Pearls, Rose and Jasmine!

Stay up-to-date on all things SVA- subscribe to the SVA

PODCAST CHANNEL

Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Reminder: CRAVE! The Ayurvedic Perspective – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter May 1, 2025 – #15, Vol 15

May 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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Are you craving something sweet after your meals? Do you crave crunchy salty snacks throughout the day? Do you eat your full meal and then even though you feel full, you keep craving salty, then sweet again, then keep eating, much to your dismay?! Is your appetite all over the place and irregular? Let’s talk about this…

Did you know that cravings are your body’s signal system alerting you to things being out of balance? Many things could be off depending on WHAT you are craving…

If you are craving dry, crunchy and crispy and salty, your digestive fire could be low and slow and in-need of re-ignition; if you are craving sweet and more sweet, it could mean that your stomach acid and overall body pH is low and acidic and your body is trying to buffer; if you are craving spicy and sour, it could mean that your are mentally stressed out and need to ground more by supporting digestion further… You get the point: it’s complicated because it’s a science. BUT THERE IS A SIMPLE WAY OF FIXING IT ALL WITH ONE INGREDIENT…

One ingredient only? That’s right! A fruit. That can literally take care of it all. It’s called “amla.” Volumes can be written about it. It has so many amazing properties, AND 60x more vitamin C than any citrus fruit. Watch Vaidya’s video below to learn more.

Since that fruit is not readily available in grocery stores here, and we are not quite familiar with its regular consumption, Vaidya made it easy for us by putting together a delicious and healthy Tamarind Amla preserve – a healthy substitute for Ketchup (!) – you can now have all the benefits of amla immediately and easily. Below is one quick and delicious recipe. But your imagination is really the limit for how you can incorporate this preserve into your daily cooking!

10 Benefits of Wild Amla

Awaken your taste-buds with the flavor of exotic fruits and spices in Vaidya’s SVA Tamarind Wild Amla Preserve. Connect your brain centers with your stomach, support your appetite, enhance your digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, feel energized instead of fatigued after your meals. The Wild Amla berry is ideal for protein synthesis, and for enhancing the dhatu-agnis (metabolic process in all the tissues). Wild Amla is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, and is highly alkalizing. It pacifies all doshas and subdoshas. Sweet Thai Tamarind is a delicious exotic fruit ideal for metabolism, and for maintaining cool and healthy skin conditions. Tamarind also supports the colon’s friendly bacteria and balances all doshas and subdoshas. 

Vaidya Mishra’s “ketchup-substitute” condiment will help you catch-up with your health resolutions and keep you two steps ahead of the old habits you are trying to kick off!

More on the Tamarind & Amla Preserve

WHAT’S IN YOUR

TAMARIND WILD AMLA PRESERVE …

AND WHY?

Awaken your taste-buds with the flavor of exotic fruits and spices in Vaidya’s Tamarind Wild Amla Preserve. Connect your brain centers with your stomach, support your appetite, enhance your digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, feel energized instead of fatigued after your meals. The Wild Amla berry is ideal for protein synthesis, and for enhancing the dhatu-agnis (metabolic process in all the tissues). Wild Amla is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, and is highly alkalizing. It pacifies all doshas and subdoshas. Sweet Thai Tamarind is a delicious exotic fruit ideal for metabolism, and for maintaining cool and healthy skin conditions. Tamarind also supports the colon’s friendly bacteria and balances all doshas and subdoshas. This “ketchup-substitute” condiment will help you catch-up on your health resolutions and keep you two steps ahead of the old habits you are trying to kick off!

Click here to watch a video on the top 25 health benefits of Amla

Ingredients:

Wild Harvested Amla Berries: Pacify and balance the doshas, support the intelligent functioning of the liver, help Pranic flow and circulation

throughout the body, support the youthful functioning of all tissues and organs throughout the body, keep all organs and organ systems functioning optimally helping maintain an overall sense of wellness.

Organic Sweet Tamarind: an ancient fruit known for it unique health supporting properties - improves absorption of nutrients, support the pH balance of the colon, and create a good environment for friendly bacteria in the colon.

Lime: alkalizing the overall system, boosts immunity, balances the sour and sweet tastes in the recipe.

Mom’s Masala: (also sold separately, read more here:). A unique recipe passed down for generations that helps promote good digestion, bring balance, and wellness to the physical and vibrational channels, and all organs and organ systems and tissues. It contains the following ingredients with the following actions:

Coriander: Helps to remove toxins through the urinary tract, cools and balances the properties of the other warming spices in the recipe,

helps protect from acidity by having an alkalizing effect on digestion.

Cumin: Enhances absorption, burns ama (toxins from undigested food particles), supports digestion and metabolism without overheating the system.

Turmeric: Supports the intelligence of the liver and cleanses the liver and blood.

Black Pepper: Opens the micro and macro channels of the body and brain, enhances the oxygenation in the channels of the brain, supports the kidney channels.

Pink Pepper: a mild spice with a unique fruity flavor, it also helps open the channels deep within the cellular system, giving a deep sense of satiation.

White pepper: Adds a unique flavor, opens the micro and macro channels of the body and brain, enhances the oxygenation in the channels of the brain, supports the kidney channels.

Curry Leaf: Detoxifies liver, supports immunity, adds a unique flavor, and cleanses the cellular system.

Fenugreek: Supports sugar and fat metabolism.

Fennel: Cools and enhances the coordination between the other ingredients and spices.

Cinnamon Tamala: Unique flavor, supports glucose metabolism.

Cinnamon Bark [Indian]: Encourages glucose and carbohydrate metabolism.

Green Cardamom: Supports the metabolism of proteins, and balances the coordination of the three subdoshas of the stomach; samana vata, kledaka kapha, and pachaka pitta.

Ayurvedic Ginger: supports digestion, burns ama without overheating the system.

Clove: Opening the channels and cooling the digestive system.

Soma Salt: (Also sold separately) The best salt non-dosha aggravating salt available.

Mango Turmeric: Adds the flavor of mango, supports the intelligence of the Liver and cleanses the liver and blood.

Mace: Unique flavor, opens channels and calms the mind, enhances the connection between the mind and the digestive tract.

Cobra Saffron: Opens the channels and nourishes the brain.

Black Cardamom: Supports protein metabolism, and adds an appetizing unique flavor.

Ajwain: Opens the tough physical channels, even if they are blocked with ama, unclouds the digestive system.

Kalonji: Balances the hormonal system, adds a unique flavor, and balances the subdoshas of the colon and stomach.

Shroto-Shudhi Masala: (Also Sold Separately); Specially prepared spice mix designed to open and support the channels.

Directions

This preserve can be enjoyed with baked, cooked or raw foods. It can be added as a sauce or to dip in your baked fries! It can be diluted with water and some more lime, along with fresh chopped cilantro or herbs, to create a delicious dip/dressing; or it can even be added to your vegetables or protein while cooking your meals. It is highly versatile and will enhance the flavor of any meal item.

Refrigerate after opening. Do not leave exposed to heat/sunlight.

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Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
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CRAVE! The Ayurvedic Perspective – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter May 1, 2025 – #15, Vol 15

May 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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Are you craving something sweet after your meals? Do you crave crunchy salty snacks throughout the day? Do you eat your full meal and then even though you feel full, you keep craving salty, then sweet again, then keep eating, much to your dismay?! Is your appetite all over the place and irregular? Let’s talk about this…

Did you know that cravings are your body’s signal system alerting you to things being out of balance? Many things could be off depending on WHAT you are craving…

If you are craving dry, crunchy and crispy and salty, your digestive fire could be low and slow and in-need of re-ignition; if you are craving sweet and more sweet, it could mean that your stomach acid and overall body pH is low and acidic and your body is trying to buffer; if you are craving spicy and sour, it could mean that your are mentally stressed out and need to ground more by supporting digestion further… You get the point: it’s complicated because it’s a science. BUT THERE IS A SIMPLE WAY OF FIXING IT ALL WITH ONE INGREDIENT…

One ingredient only? That’s right! A fruit. That can literally take care of it all. It’s called “amla.” Volumes can be written about it. It has so many amazing properties, AND 60x more vitamin C than any citrus fruit. Watch Vaidya’s video below to learn more.

Since that fruit is not readily available in grocery stores here, and we are not quite familiar with its regular consumption, Vaidya made it easy for us by putting together a delicious and healthy Tamarind Amla preserve – a healthy substitute for Ketchup (!) – you can now have all the benefits of amla immediately and easily. Below is one quick and delicious recipe. But your imagination is really the limit for how you can incorporate this preserve into your daily cooking!

10 Benefits of Wild Amla

Awaken your taste-buds with the flavor of exotic fruits and spices in Vaidya’s SVA Tamarind Wild Amla Preserve. Connect your brain centers with your stomach, support your appetite, enhance your digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, feel energized instead of fatigued after your meals. The Wild Amla berry is ideal for protein synthesis, and for enhancing the dhatu-agnis (metabolic process in all the tissues). Wild Amla is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, and is highly alkalizing. It pacifies all doshas and subdoshas. Sweet Thai Tamarind is a delicious exotic fruit ideal for metabolism, and for maintaining cool and healthy skin conditions. Tamarind also supports the colon’s friendly bacteria and balances all doshas and subdoshas. 

Vaidya Mishra’s “ketchup-substitute” condiment will help you catch-up with your health resolutions and keep you two steps ahead of the old habits you are trying to kick off!

More on the Tamarind & Amla Preserve

WHAT’S IN YOUR

TAMARIND WILD AMLA PRESERVE …

AND WHY?

Awaken your taste-buds with the flavor of exotic fruits and spices in Vaidya’s Tamarind Wild Amla Preserve. Connect your brain centers with your stomach, support your appetite, enhance your digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, feel energized instead of fatigued after your meals. The Wild Amla berry is ideal for protein synthesis, and for enhancing the dhatu-agnis (metabolic process in all the tissues). Wild Amla is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, and is highly alkalizing. It pacifies all doshas and subdoshas. Sweet Thai Tamarind is a delicious exotic fruit ideal for metabolism, and for maintaining cool and healthy skin conditions. Tamarind also supports the colon’s friendly bacteria and balances all doshas and subdoshas. This “ketchup-substitute” condiment will help you catch-up on your health resolutions and keep you two steps ahead of the old habits you are trying to kick off!

Click here to watch a video on the top 25 health benefits of Amla

Ingredients:

Wild Harvested Amla Berries: Pacify and balance the doshas, support the intelligent functioning of the liver, help Pranic flow and circulation

throughout the body, support the youthful functioning of all tissues and organs throughout the body, keep all organs and organ systems functioning optimally helping maintain an overall sense of wellness.

Organic Sweet Tamarind: an ancient fruit known for it unique health supporting properties - improves absorption of nutrients, support the pH balance of the colon, and create a good environment for friendly bacteria in the colon.

Lime: alkalizing the overall system, boosts immunity, balances the sour and sweet tastes in the recipe.

Mom’s Masala: (also sold separately, read more here:). A unique recipe passed down for generations that helps promote good digestion, bring balance, and wellness to the physical and vibrational channels, and all organs and organ systems and tissues. It contains the following ingredients with the following actions:

Coriander: Helps to remove toxins through the urinary tract, cools and balances the properties of the other warming spices in the recipe,

helps protect from acidity by having an alkalizing effect on digestion.

Cumin: Enhances absorption, burns ama (toxins from undigested food particles), supports digestion and metabolism without overheating the system.

Turmeric: Supports the intelligence of the liver and cleanses the liver and blood.

Black Pepper: Opens the micro and macro channels of the body and brain, enhances the oxygenation in the channels of the brain, supports the kidney channels.

Pink Pepper: a mild spice with a unique fruity flavor, it also helps open the channels deep within the cellular system, giving a deep sense of satiation.

White pepper: Adds a unique flavor, opens the micro and macro channels of the body and brain, enhances the oxygenation in the channels of the brain, supports the kidney channels.

Curry Leaf: Detoxifies liver, supports immunity, adds a unique flavor, and cleanses the cellular system.

Fenugreek: Supports sugar and fat metabolism.

Fennel: Cools and enhances the coordination between the other ingredients and spices.

Cinnamon Tamala: Unique flavor, supports glucose metabolism.

Cinnamon Bark [Indian]: Encourages glucose and carbohydrate metabolism.

Green Cardamom: Supports the metabolism of proteins, and balances the coordination of the three subdoshas of the stomach; samana vata, kledaka kapha, and pachaka pitta.

Ayurvedic Ginger: supports digestion, burns ama without overheating the system.

Clove: Opening the channels and cooling the digestive system.

Soma Salt: (Also sold separately) The best salt non-dosha aggravating salt available.

Mango Turmeric: Adds the flavor of mango, supports the intelligence of the Liver and cleanses the liver and blood.

Mace: Unique flavor, opens channels and calms the mind, enhances the connection between the mind and the digestive tract.

Cobra Saffron: Opens the channels and nourishes the brain.

Black Cardamom: Supports protein metabolism, and adds an appetizing unique flavor.

Ajwain: Opens the tough physical channels, even if they are blocked with ama, unclouds the digestive system.

Kalonji: Balances the hormonal system, adds a unique flavor, and balances the subdoshas of the colon and stomach.

Shroto-Shudhi Masala: (Also Sold Separately); Specially prepared spice mix designed to open and support the channels.

Directions

This preserve can be enjoyed with baked, cooked or raw foods. It can be added as a sauce or to dip in your baked fries! It can be diluted with water and some more lime, along with fresh chopped cilantro or herbs, to create a delicious dip/dressing; or it can even be added to your vegetables or protein while cooking your meals. It is highly versatile and will enhance the flavor of any meal item.

Refrigerate after opening. Do not leave exposed to heat/sunlight.

Stay up-to-date on all things SVA- subscribe to the SVA

PODCAST CHANNEL

Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Reminder: Feel Nourished AND Energized: Springtime Tips! – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter April 24, 2025 – #14, Vol 15

April 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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We know through Ayurveda that Spring is Kapha Season, but what does that mean in practical terms? It’s the season when things “feel” heavy, cold, dull, and moist. This is what happens in the environment as the sun literally melts the accumulated snow of the Winter in the northern hemisphere. In our bodies, this environmental change translates into a relaxing and opening of the “shrotas” or physical channels, and the release of stored up toxins. To support the body in this natural seasonal detox, Ayurveda recommends Spring detox. But if you are not able to do detox for 6-8 weeks at least 1-2 days a week, then you can opt for dietary and lifestyle changes. Such as: eating lighter and warm foods; incorporating and staying on top of regular exercise and physical activity. A lighter diet and regular physical activity will help keep those toxins flowing out Sounds easy, right? Well, there is ALWAYS a catch!

It is one of Ayurveda’s most “mystical” truths that we crave MORE of what we already have or are. So in the Spring, we will crave more heavy, more cold, more unctuous foods; we will want to sleep more and longer; we will want to stay in our pj-s later and indulge in mentally and physically in lazy distractions…. All this will result in kapha aggravation and a foggy heavy mind. Of course, this may also bring about the seasonal sniffles, body aches, cough and cold…. So be aware of your sudden cravings for cheesy heavy rich pasta dishes; for cold sugary ice-cream and desserts; late-night and sleeping-in in the mornings… all these things will just make you feel dull, unmotivated, and even heavy physically and mentally! You may even feel “depressed” for no reason!

So what to do? If there is one thing we have learnt from Ayurveda, it is that EVERYTHING PIVOTS ON DIGESTION… Fix your digestion and your uplift your mood, you address body aches, and you can even get rid of other long-standing imbalances that may have developed into dis-ease. 

So this Spring, focus and try to fix one thing: your diet. 

  1. Eat lighter easy to digest food items: choose quinoa, millet, sorghum, or Vaidya Kitchdi mix – over rice and wheat
  2. Choose raw honey over sugar and syrups 
  3. Have almond milk (make your own!) instead of cow’s milk
  4. Lighter vegetarian proteins instead of heavier meat based protein – Lent and other religious traditions are a reminder for us that ancient cultures were aware of Spring Detox too! 
  5. Eat lots of leafy greens- boil spinach, Swiss Chard, Collard greens etc with a pinch of ajwain and cumin, or try the Spicy Mom’s with green chillies – then garnish with Soma Salt and Olive oil and enjoy with a side of well-cooked grains – and feel the bliss! 
  6. Add some warming spices to your meals, or some grated ginger to your morning breakfast stews, or with your lunch. At a loss for “warming spices”? Try Vaidya’s Garcinia Masala for Kapha – tangy and delicious!
  7. Keep dinnertime light with boiled veggies and some protein blended into a creamy soup: add 1 tsp of coriander seeds and 3 peppercorns. Try the Vadi-s or vegetarian dumplings! They are succulent with a delicious chewy texture that will satisfy your hunger but not make you feel heavy and too full!

Getting back into your regular exercise/yoga routine will be key now, not just for physical health but for your mental and emotional health as well. Spring season is a time when you can feel “stuck” emotionally and mentally. Re-ignite your digestion and witness your emotions flow and your thoughts settle down! Vaidya Mishra made wonderful remedies and food items that help balance and keep Kapha in check. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A KAPHA BODY TYPE TO CONSUME KAPHA PACIFYING FOODS AND ROUTINE IN THE SPRINGTIME! All doshas experience the Kapha imbalance. Vaidya Mishra’s Kapha pacifying Kitchdi, vadis, masalas, are good for one and all. Try them and let us know which one is your favorite! Namaste!

Stay up-to-date on all things SVA- subscribe to the SVA

PODCAST CHANNEL

Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Feel Nourished AND Energized: Springtime Tips! – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter April 24, 2025 – #14, Vol 15

April 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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We know through Ayurveda that Spring is Kapha Season, but what does that mean in practical terms? It’s the season when things “feel” heavy, cold, dull, and moist. This is what happens in the environment as the sun literally melts the accumulated snow of the Winter in the northern hemisphere. In our bodies, this environmental change translates into a relaxing and opening of the “shrotas” or physical channels, and the release of stored up toxins. To support the body in this natural seasonal detox, Ayurveda recommends Spring detox. But if you are not able to do detox for 6-8 weeks at least 1-2 days a week, then you can opt for dietary and lifestyle changes. Such as: eating lighter and warm foods; incorporating and staying on top of regular exercise and physical activity. A lighter diet and regular physical activity will help keep those toxins flowing out Sounds easy, right? Well, there is ALWAYS a catch!

It is one of Ayurveda’s most “mystical” truths that we crave MORE of what we already have or are. So in the Spring, we will crave more heavy, more cold, more unctuous foods; we will want to sleep more and longer; we will want to stay in our pj-s later and indulge in mentally and physically in lazy distractions…. All this will result in kapha aggravation and a foggy heavy mind. Of course, this may also bring about the seasonal sniffles, body aches, cough and cold…. So be aware of your sudden cravings for cheesy heavy rich pasta dishes; for cold sugary ice-cream and desserts; late-night and sleeping-in in the mornings… all these things will just make you feel dull, unmotivated, and even heavy physically and mentally! You may even feel “depressed” for no reason!

So what to do? If there is one thing we have learnt from Ayurveda, it is that EVERYTHING PIVOTS ON DIGESTION… Fix your digestion and your uplift your mood, you address body aches, and you can even get rid of other long-standing imbalances that may have developed into dis-ease. 

So this Spring, focus and try to fix one thing: your diet. 

  1. Eat lighter easy to digest food items: choose quinoa, millet, sorghum, or Vaidya Kitchdi mix – over rice and wheat
  2. Choose raw honey over sugar and syrups 
  3. Have almond milk (make your own!) instead of cow’s milk
  4. Lighter vegetarian proteins instead of heavier meat based protein – Lent and other religious traditions are a reminder for us that ancient cultures were aware of Spring Detox too! 
  5. Eat lots of leafy greens- boil spinach, Swiss Chard, Collard greens etc with a pinch of ajwain and cumin, or try the Spicy Mom’s with green chillies – then garnish with Soma Salt and Olive oil and enjoy with a side of well-cooked grains – and feel the bliss! 
  6. Add some warming spices to your meals, or some grated ginger to your morning breakfast stews, or with your lunch. At a loss for “warming spices”? Try Vaidya’s Garcinia Masala for Kapha – tangy and delicious!
  7. Keep dinnertime light with boiled veggies and some protein blended into a creamy soup: add 1 tsp of coriander seeds and 3 peppercorns. Try the Vadi-s or vegetarian dumplings! They are succulent with a delicious chewy texture that will satisfy your hunger but not make you feel heavy and too full!

Getting back into your regular exercise/yoga routine will be key now, not just for physical health but for your mental and emotional health as well. Spring season is a time when you can feel “stuck” emotionally and mentally. Re-ignite your digestion and witness your emotions flow and your thoughts settle down! Vaidya Mishra made wonderful remedies and food items that help balance and keep Kapha in check. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A KAPHA BODY TYPE TO CONSUME KAPHA PACIFYING FOODS AND ROUTINE IN THE SPRINGTIME! All doshas experience the Kapha imbalance. Vaidya Mishra’s Kapha pacifying Kitchdi, vadis, masalas, are good for one and all. Try them and let us know which one is your favorite! Namaste!

Stay up-to-date on all things SVA- subscribe to the SVA

PODCAST CHANNEL

Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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Reminder: Guru is Para-Brahma – In Memoriam; – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter April 17, 2025 – #13, Vol 15

April 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment

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Explore our full line of SVA formulations. Visit www.chandika.com

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.
More SVA Knowledge for Self-Care or Advanced Professional Certification Click Here
a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips – thousands of articles and questions answered by Vaidya Mishra and his team of experts; and so much more…
home to Vaidya Mishra’s unique pranic exquisite formulations – with weekly specials and give-aways. Learn Ayurveda as you shop!

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