Ill-health starts with poor digestion. Eating an easy-to-digest freshly prepared meal is ideal, but sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we may end up eating something heavy, or not-so-terribly-fresh, or suiting our body’s needs. This SVA digestive spice mix is a simple and quick recipe that you can make and carry in your purse […]
Make your own Digestive SVA Spice-Mix, and Mouth-Freshener with Fennel and Ajwain Seeds
March 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
“Lights On!” Inside and Out: Total SVA Eye Care with Marma and Ayurvedic Herbs
February 20, 2015 by 6 Comments
Without our eyes we would not only not see the world we live in, but we would also not be connected to our inner light, says Vaidya Mishra. Our “inner light” is our “satwa,” the incandescent source that keeps us connected to cosmic life. In SVA, we learn that the physical eyes are the gateway […]
Top 11 Ayurvedic Properties of Rose: The Queen of Flowers
February 13, 2015 by 1 Comment
Did you know that a rose not only pacifies your sadhak pitta – even as it balances your sadhak agni – but also carries a “somnasya jana” or bliss-enhancing property in its aroma? These properties bestow upon rose its supreme position in the flower kingdom. This is probably why our hearts open wide to love […]
Is Detox a Hoax?
February 6, 2015 by 7 Comments
An article running in the British The Guardian in December 2014 concluded that much: “detoxing – the idea that you can flush your system of impurities and leave your organs squeaky clean and raring to go – is a scam. It’s a pseudo-medical concept designed to sell you things.” While it is true that […]
Winter Body and Mind Care with Aromatherapy Soap Bars
January 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Winter weather can be hard on our bodies and minds! Deep cold weather takes a toll on our skin, slow us down in general by shrinking our channels, but also ushers in the “winter blues” resulting from the gloom of grey skies and shorter days. Here are a few quick tips: Keep a SVA diet […]
