Asafetida, or Hing in Ayurveda, is a powerful spice known for its digestive, anti-bloating, and Vata-balancing benefits. With its pungent taste and heating qualities, asafetida supports gut health, reduces gas, eases cramps, and promotes respiratory wellness. Discover why Ayurveda calls this humble kitchen spice a natural remedy for stronger digestion and overall balance.

In Ayurveda, tongue scraping is a long-standing daily practice for oral hygiene and overall health. It is part of the morning routine (dinacharya) to remove ama (toxins), bacteria, and accumulated debris from the surface of the tongue. Ayurveda teaches that the tongue reflects the health and well-being of organs like the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, spleen, and stomach.

If you live in the northern hemisphere, winters can feel harsh. The low temperatures, short days, and an envelope of darkness can feel depressing. Surya Bhedana is a warming pranayama that can help drive the winter blues away.

Did you know that several diseases and health conditions begin in the gut? Ayurveda teaches us that the health of our digestive system is the singular most important factor that determines our health and wellbeing in the long term.

With the uncertainties brought about by the pandemic and the post lockdown lifestyle, do you find yourself struggling with fear, loneliness, or anxiousness? Do you notice a change in your sleep schedule? Be it waking up around 1:30-2:00 a.m. to experiencing extreme insomnia. I cannot emphasize enough why it’s important to keep your Vata Dosha balanced.

In Ayurveda, it’s not what we eat that matters most but what we digest is key! How do you improve digestion? In this blog post, I share some Ayurvedic tips to regulate gut health.

We are currently in Vata season in the Northern Hemisphere. Late fall and winter are known as “Vata season” because they are marked by some of the same qualities that characterize Vata: cold, dry, light, clear, and moving.

Burnout isn’t a myth. It’s not just you. Exhaustion has set in and the pandemic hasn’t helped. Burnout is on the rise. Our emotional reserves are feeling empty. Have you ever wondered how you can prevent burnout?

According to Ayurveda, a daily routine utilizes our natural biological clock, per nature’s rhythm. In a nutshell, dinacharya is a simple, yet profound way to bring radical change to one’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Diet, lifestyle, and the season can make huge shifts within us, especially during the pandemic. Read further if you want to know about kapha  balancing lifestyle.

In the world that we live in, everything is uncertain. There is an illusion of control that comes from planning and prepping. But the pandemic has taught us that life has a mind of its own. It happens when you are busy planning it. During this period of mayhem, I wrote my book, “A Piece of Peace.” The book came out on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Ayurvedic eating focuses on consuming in a way that we can prevent diseases and promote longevity. An Ayurvedic diet and Ayurvedic cooking are intuitive ways to eat and nourish your body.

In the 1st week of August 2016, I attended the BlogHer 2016 Conference in Los Angeles where Sheryl Crow, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kim Kardashian, Aisha Taylor, amongst others, spoke about the 3 Ws dear to my heart: writing (creativity), wellness, and women’s empowerment. They all suggested to practice wellness before business!