by Sera | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog Articles
According to the AH.Su.11.3, Kapha is made of the combinations of Earth (Pṛthivi) and Water (Jala). Its presence confers stability, lubrication, compactness (firmness) of the joints, forbearance (capacity to withstand strain – physically and emotionally). Kapha...
by Sera | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog Articles
Pitta Doṣa is described as a Pathogenic Factor made of the guṇas : oily, hot, sharp, liquid, and fluid. It is also known to be pungent and sour. (Ca.Su.1.58) It is balanced by guṇas which are opposite to those just described like cold, soft, and dry as well as the...
by Sera | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog Articles
Ok, so we grappled a bit with Doṣa as a whole, so now let us look at each one individually to better understand its function and how to engage with it. We’ll begin with Vāta because it is often called the King of Disease as well as Yama Raja – the King of...
by Sera | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog Articles
We are diving into the world of Doṣa. It is complex – partially because it requires some unlearning. I love this quote from Ganesh Mohan that speaks to the importance of waiting for right knowledge before consuming it! Visit their website for more goodies! What...
by Sera | Nov 10, 2020 | Blog Articles
When we think of health outside of the Āyurvedic paradigm, some of the things I look for as definitions are : Absence of Pain – The body does not ache regularly and any pain does not last longMental Clarity – Thoughts feel unfettered and...
by Sera | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog Articles
Not all Oils are the Same Before we go into Essential Oils themselves, let’s examine the differences between Oils prepared Āyurvedically and those that are not. The way Oils (Tailams) are made in Ayurveda is very different than how they are often made...