Is SV Ayurveda a Yoga?

The United Nations has declared June 21st “International Day of Yoga” – and out of the 193 member countries of the UN, 192 will be holding collective yoga sessions on that day. More than the gentle exercise of succeeding postures that result in overall physical and mental benefits for health, yoga is primarily the practice […]

SVA Samadhi Marma

Ayurvedic Support for Daily Yogic Practice through the Transdermal Marma System Experience the bliss of the Heart Lotus Blossom What is Samadhi? Samadhi is a Sanskrit word made up of two roots: sama + dhi. Sama means equally distribute, in equal proportions; and dhi refers to buddhi, or the intellect. Vaidya Mishra says: “ Samadhi […]

Holiday Health Hazards and How to Avert Them – with SVA Tips, Recipes, and much more!

  Let’s face it – the holidays can be mentally and emotionally stressful! In addition to our ongoing daily professional or familial obligations, we may find ourselves carried away by the whirlwind of back-to-back parties; endless shopping lists; painfully crowded malls and supermarkets; under-the-gun baking, cleaning and entertaining; family obligations and traditions that may involve […]