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Be proactive this Ritu Sandhi: master the change of Season with ease

By |2022-09-01T11:43:49+01:00September 1st, 2022|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Ageing, Autumn, Detox, Digestion, Doshas, Elimination, Food, Health, Healthy Eating, Herbal Formulas, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, Meditation, Natural cycles, Rasayanas, Recipes, Seasons, Skin Care, Summer, Toxins, Triphala, Yoga|

by Mrs Suneeta Lakshmi Lies The Sanskrit word Ritu means season and Sandhi means junction so Ritu Sandhi is a transitional junction or an interseasonal period of 7 days culminating the current season and the 7 days commencing the following season: Thursday 25 August to Wednesday 7 September, 2022. The classical Ayurveda text Ashtanga Hridaya states that: “During this period, the regimen of the preceding season should be discontinued gradually [...]

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Traveling with Ayurveda

By |2022-08-25T21:32:15+01:00August 25th, 2022|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Balance, Digestion, Doshas, Drinks, Food, Healthy Eating, Holiday, Knowledge, Sleep, Spices, travel|

by Varsha Khatri, MA, SYT, MCMA Travelling comes with excitement, but can also be met with stress. There is change to sleep, diet, routine, and even hydration. When away from home, habits change and this inevitably impacts the digestion. Staying away from home whether it is at a hotel, a resort, on a cruise, or anywhere that is not home, you are likely to imbalance your doshas. Especially Vata. The [...]

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Simplicity of Spices to Create Greater Balance

By |2022-05-31T23:03:39+01:00May 31st, 2022|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Daily Habits, Digestion, Doshas, Food, Health, Healthy Eating, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition, Pitta, Spices, Vata|

by Varsha Khatri, MA, SYT, MCMA, MFNTP Through the knowledge of the doshas, it is known that there are many causes of imbalance but there are equally numerous ways to create greater balance when it comes to health and wellbeing. Oftentimes, it is easier said than done to ensure a regular routine to pacify Vata, avoiding direct sunlight to pacify Pitta, or engaging in daily vigorous exercise to pacify Kapha. [...]

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Digestion

By |2022-05-19T22:07:07+01:00May 19th, 2022|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Balance, Daily Habits, Detox, Digestion, Evening Meal, Family, Health, Healthy Eating, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

by Dr Donn Brennan Digestion in Ayurveda is called Agni or the digestive ‘fire’.  Agni is considered of utmost importance...If working well, it gives good health.  If digestion malfunctions, it gives rise to ‘ama’ or toxins, which cause ill health.  Critical to good digestion is to know when to eat, how much to eat and how to eat. How you treat digestion is very important.  What you eat is important, [...]

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Pacifying Pitta Dosha and Subdoshas

By |2020-07-10T16:49:11+01:00July 10th, 2020|Balance, Digestion, Doshas, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Sub Doshas|

Even Temper • Healthy Hair • Decreased Acid Pitta governs all heat, metabolism and transformation in the mind and body. It controls how we digest foods, how we metabolize our sensory perceptions, and how we discriminate between right and wrong. Pitta governs the important digestive "agnis" or fires of the body.

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The Mind Goes Back to School

By |2020-06-11T15:49:12+01:00June 11th, 2020|Amrit Kalash, dementia, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Memory Loss, Mind, Rest|

Were you one of the rare students who couldn't wait to go back to school after the summer holidays? Remember the thrill of getting new pencils, crayons and notebooks and meeting your new teacher? In July we couldn't wait for summer vacation to start, but by early September we actually looked forward to beginning another school year. It's good to take a break. Not just for a summer, but regularly, in big and small ways. The lockdown may actually have beneficial results.

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Tips for Staying Strong as our Communities Open Up

By |2020-06-04T14:46:24+01:00June 4th, 2020|Covid-19, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Overweight, Reduce Stress, Respiratory System, Sleep|

As the days are becoming warmer, it is not too long until June 22nd when Summer officially starts. With a warm and dry start, a warmer than average summer has been forecast with near-normal rainfall. Along with the lifting of the lockdown restrictions allowing more time in nature and the ability to catch up with loved ones and friends in small groups while respecting social distancing, life has finally started to move in the direction of normal again.

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Seven Ways to Keep Your Respiratory System Healthy this Spring

By |2021-04-30T12:49:39+01:00May 20th, 2020|Detox, Digestion, Doshas, Exercise, Herbal Formulas, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, Respiratory System, Spring|

DISCLAIMER: The information in this document is presented for the sole purpose of imparting education on Maharishi AyurVeda and neither the information nor the products are intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, please consult a health professional and it is recommended that you speak with your physician before making significant changes to your diet or routine. Chances are you barely notice your body going about its quiet work of inhaling and exhaling, yet your life depends upon it. The 25,000 breaths you take each day supply life-giving oxygen to your brain, your heart, and every cell in your body. And to perform at their best your respiratory system’s airways - comprised of your nose, mouth, throat, bronchial tubes, diaphragm, lungs, and capillaries —need to be supple, flexible, and free of obstruction and irritation.

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Ten Ayurvedic Dietary Must-Do’s

By |2020-02-07T14:31:32+00:00February 7th, 2020|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Doshas, Drinks, Elimination, Evening Meal, Food, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition, Pitta, Spices, Triphala, Vata|

Ayurveda is clear on this: all health - let’s repeat this - ALL good health starts with digestion; with the proper metabolism of food. Accordingly, one of the most important things we can do for our health every day of the year is to eat wisely.

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Dietary Pointers for the Depths of Winter

By |2020-01-28T14:57:44+00:00January 28th, 2020|Digestion, Drinks, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

Dietary Pointers for the Depths of Winter When it’s really cold, rainy and windy outside one can feel chilled to the bone. Keeping warm and maintaining energy and immunity and ability to stay focused can be challenging in the depths of winter and a winter cold can be harder to shift and also more debilitating. So here are some tips to help you thrive during the depths of winter! Before [...]

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Back to Basics: Recharge Your Routine for the New Year

By |2020-01-20T15:42:34+00:00January 20th, 2020|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Elimination, Exercise, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, New Year, Sleep, Triphala, Vata, Winter|

The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock of your daily habits and routines and see if they’re in line with your goals. Do you have any big-picture plans for the year? If so, are you supporting them with your daily habits and routines?

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Prepare for the New Year

By |2019-12-23T16:11:26+00:00December 23rd, 2019|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, New Year, Sadhaka, Triphala, Vata, Winter|

As the new year beckons with Christmas time providing some days of holiday, consider taking a moment to prepare for the new year.

As the new year beckons with Christmas time providing some days of holiday, consider taking a moment to prepare for the new year. Here are some tips to help you prepare:
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Ten Ways to Start Your New Year Right

By |2019-12-12T14:43:41+00:00December 12th, 2019|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Drinks, Elimination, Emotions, Exercise, Food, Hair, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Meditation, New Year, Nutrition, Relationships, Skin Care, Sleep, Spring, Stress, Stress-Free, Vata, Winter|

New Year's Resolutions are best known for the speed with which they are forgotten. Yet, total health is a lifelong journey - you need to work on your health every day. Here are ten tips from Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, Director of Research and Product Development at Maharishi AyurVeda, on enriching the new year with ayurvedic wisdom. Simple things you can do every day to stay healthy and happy.

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Tips for Pitta-related Weight Imbalances

By |2019-12-10T14:13:54+00:00December 10th, 2019|Balance, Digestion, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Pitta, Sleep, Weightloss, Women's Health|

You would think that since Pitta dosha is associated with the fire element, a person with high Pitta would not experience any problem burning up the carbohydrates and sugars in their diet. Yet if a Pitta predominant individual fails to take care of their digestion, this can result in specific related digestive problems.

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5 Ayurvedic Practices Your Body Craves During the Holidays

By |2019-12-18T15:55:51+00:00December 5th, 2019|Balance, Digestion, Holiday, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, New Year, Stress-Free, Winter, Yoga|

For many of us, November and December are among the busiest months of the year. From whirlwind office parties and family gatherings to last-minute travel and sometimes frantic gift-shopping, the holiday season can often be as stressful—and exhausting—as it is joyful! Conversely, if you’re spending this season on your own, you might find yourself feeling like you are missing out.

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Why is my digestive power so important?

By |2019-11-28T11:37:15+00:00November 28th, 2019|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Elimination, Evening Meal, Food, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Nutrition, Teenage Health, Triphala, Women's Health|

Attention is often given to the quality of our food. Ayurveda explains that the strength of our digestive fire ‘agni’ is also very important as it determines how much nourishment we will gain from what we eat and greatly impacts our health.

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Give Thanks for Your Digestion!

By |2019-11-27T10:52:26+00:00November 27th, 2019|Digestion, Elimination, Food, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition, Spices, Triphala, Vata, Winter|

The holiday season brings feasts, parties, merry-making and heavy foods. Big meals complete with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy leave us sleepy and ready for an afternoon nap on the sofa in front of the fireplace. If you're concerned about increasing your immunity during the flu season, you'll want to avoid overeating this Festive Season.

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Evening meal – What do I really need?

By |2019-11-18T15:28:13+00:00November 18th, 2019|Autumn, Digestion, Evening Meal, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition, Winter|

Do you usually have your main meal in the evening? I was brought up having my main meal in the evening and did not question it until I came across the health wisdom of Ayurveda.

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What Your Elimination Says About Your Health

By |2019-09-24T15:19:58+01:00September 24th, 2019|Digestion, Elimination, Fibre, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Women's Health|

Digestion is the body’s main line of defense; it supports immune function, emotional balance, and overall vitality. It can also be the root cause of many health issues. And what is the best way to know the overall state of your digestive tract? Your poop!

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Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Pitta

By |2019-08-09T15:44:08+01:00August 9th, 2019|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Doshas, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Sub Doshas|

In this article, we’ll focus on the subdoshas of Pitta. “Pitta dosha itself is all about transformation, heat, and energy,” explains Dinesh Gyawali, PhD, a classically trained Ayurvedic Vaidya (Ayurvedic expert) and Assistant Professor at Maharishi University of Management. “Pitta represents all forms of metabolic activities that generate energy. It’s primarily composed of agni (fire) and jala (water) elements. Pitta represents that ever-changing and evolutionary quality of our physiology which may seem static at times but is going through transformation each and every second.”

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The Fibre of your being and its role in Ayurveda

By |2019-05-14T13:38:00+01:00May 14th, 2019|Digestion, Fibre, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition, Weightloss|

These days the emphasis in nutrition has been placed on protein and whether we are getting enough. The truth is that individuals are more likely to suffer from excess of it than the converse... ...So now I will get to the real issue, which seems to have languished somewhat since the food industry has focused on protein. This is the amount of fibre in our western diet, which is sadly lacking.

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Culturing the Heart

By |2019-04-18T15:07:04+01:00April 17th, 2019|Children's Health, Digestion, Emotions, Heart, Heart, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Relationships, Women's Health|

Just as the kiss of a mother brings joy to the child's heart, so too the glimpse of the beloved creates a flow of appreciation within the lover's heart. A kind word of appreciation can lift a persons day into a great day. A walk with your family dog or time spent stroking your cat also cultures finer feelings.

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Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Kapha

By |2019-04-15T13:29:39+01:00April 15th, 2019|Digestion, Doshas, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

According to Ayurvedic wisdom, our body and its functions are governed by a unique blend of the three doshas, or mind-body principles: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. “Kapha is that quality of our physiology which increases with close contact of water,” says Dinesh Gyawali, PhD. Generally speaking, Kapha has a binding quality in the body and governs structure, lubrication, and nutrition. It moderates things like weight, growth, lubrication of the lungs, and formation of the seven tissues: blood, fat, muscle, bone, marrow, nutritive fluids, and reproductive tissue. It also has a cooling influence, according to Gyawali. “Ayurveda compares Kapha with the Moon. It keeps our body nourished and cools it down just like the moon.”

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Food, Mood and Digestion: The Mind-Body Connection

By |2019-03-12T13:58:03+00:00March 12th, 2019|Digestion, Emotions, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Vaidya|

How does food affect our moods? The food we eat has a significant influence on our minds and hearts. You could even say that the nature of our mind and feelings depends on the food we have eaten. And conversely, the state of our mind, emotions, intellect and senses — and our overall state of contentment — all these, in turn, affect the digestion, absorption and elimination of the food we have eaten. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, the digestive enzymes and metabolic processes are likened to a fire, called kaya agni in Sanskrit. How well we digest the food depends on the strength of our agni.

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Ayurveda Diet, Food and Spices

By |2019-03-08T11:42:56+00:00March 8th, 2019|Digestion, Food, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Spices, Vata|

According to Ayurveda, intake of appropriate and nutritious food is the first step to good health. Food is seen as a prime preventive medicine. And this is not just eating the right foods, but also eating them in the correct combination and quantity. Nutritious food helps us maintain the internal balance of elements. Herbs too, could be grouped into foods. Once the properties of various foods and herbs are understood, Ayurvedic principles can be applied to your daily diet as well as on those occasions when you feel unwell.

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What’s Happening With My Digestion?

By |2019-03-05T15:24:52+00:00March 5th, 2019|Autumn, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Samana Vata, Vata|

As the turn of the summer season brings changeable weather patterns and cooler nights, have you noticed your digestion has changed or become irregular? As one season fades and the next season starts, Vata dosha often becomes more active in us all. Vata’s role as the bringer of change can give rise to irregular digestion, bloating, gas, acid indigestion or an unusually sharp appetite, where you feel impelled to eat more than you usually do. These symptoms of imbalance occur when Vata accumulates within the digestive tract and starts to create some mischief!

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Triphala Rose – A Powerful Tonic for the Digestive System

By |2019-02-28T09:15:22+00:00February 21st, 2019|Detox, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Triphala, Women's Health|

If you are feeling sluggish, dull or constipated, chances are toxins are building up in your body. According to Maharishi AyurVeda, toxins accumulate when your digestion — and elimination — are out of balance, which can lead to skin breakouts, menstrual cramps, fatigue, feelings of sadness and many other health issues. Good news. Balancing your digestion and elimination is a specialty of Maharishi AyurVeda, and many of our herbal formulas are designed to do just that. Of these, one of the most effective is Organic Triphala Rose, which contains a powerful ayurvedic combination of herbs called Triphala.

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Taking Care of Toxins with Maharishi AyurVeda

By |2020-02-10T11:37:48+00:00February 7th, 2019|Detox, Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs|

Ayurveda distinguishes three kinds of toxins called ama, amavisha & garavish. The most common type is ama, which is the sticky waste product of incomplete digestion that builds up in the digestive tract when your digestion is either weak or overloaded with the wrong foods. If ama is not cleared from the body and continues to build up, after some time it can leave the digestive tract and start circulating throughout the body. Once it settles in an area of the body, it can aggravate the doshas or subdoshas, causing an imbalance in that area of the body.

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Digestion Questions and Answers

By |2020-02-10T11:36:55+00:00February 6th, 2019|Digestion, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Women's Health|

Most diseases can be traced to an inadequate diet and improper eating. Proper diet and good digestion are considered by Ayurveda to be of prime importance for good health. Answers to the following questions about good dietary practice have been provided by two experienced Maharishi AyurVeda physicians.

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New Study Suggests Triphala Has Prebiotic Properties

By |2019-01-31T16:37:06+00:00January 31st, 2019|Digestion, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Triphala|

A recent study found that triphala promotes the growth of healthy bacteria like Bifidobacterium and lactobacillus acidophilus. In addition to promoting friendly bacteria, this traditional Ayurvedic botanical also seemed to help inhibit the growth of unhealthy bacteria. “There are so many positive studies on the pharmacological effects of triphala, but nobody’s ever thought about looking at Ayurvedic herbs like triphala from the point of view of how they affect the microbiome,” says Robert Keith Wallace, Ph.D.,

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