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What is Prakriti and Vikriti?
Posted on December 18, 2011 by Varsha in AyurvedaI often get asked, what is my prakriti? And I often find myself explaining to others the difference in Ayurveda between prakriti, meaning nature, and vikriti, meaning imbalance. Prakriti isn’t simply which predominant dosha am I. Prakriti is about your essential nature. When a Vaidya, or Ayurvedic physician tells you that your illness is due [...]
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Ojas!
Posted on December 15, 2011 by Varsha in OjasYou will often hear many Ayurvedic practitioners speak about Ojas. Ojas is the final and most refined product of digestion and it is also the togetherness of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Ojas is that which connects the body and mind, the physical expression and consciousness. Ojas also represents your inner strength, by representing the immune [...]
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Yoga
Posted on December 12, 2011 by Varsha in YogaYoga has become the popular way of exercise. Through the many diverse styles of yoga, you can get a full workout that includes cardio, flexibility, and strength training. There are many different styles of yoga, but the only authentic, true style of yoga is classical Hatha yoga. Although based upon classical Hatha yoga, other people [...]
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The Difference Between Ayurveda and Modern Medicine
Posted on December 10, 2011 by Varsha in AyurvedaThe difference between Ayurveda and modern medicine is quite simple. Modern medicine treats the symptoms only and Ayurveda treats the entire body as a whole. Each type of medicine has its pros and cons and each person must choose what is best for him or her. Western medicine, also known as Modern Medicine and Allopathic [...]
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