Sirsasana (or headstand) is regarded as the King of Asanas in yoga. If one goes deeper into the asana one realises that it teaches us more than the ability to hold the body upside down – it teaches us about overcoming our fears and limitations.
Here’s some reasons why you’d be better off replacing your gym work-out with a yoga class. This list of reasons excludes the simple fact that yoga has been recommended by wise sages and yogis for thousands of years, which in itself is a pretty hefty endorsement!
Warning: excessive sitting can cause death, say scientists. But no need to panic, yoga can show the way out.
Try this ancient yogic technique to keep away, colds, flus, blocked sinuses, migraines and pollutants this winter.
The Abhyanga or oil bath/massage ritual has been intrinsic to the Indian tradition of physical well-being. Find out more about this natural, inexpensive and highly effective ritual that is especially beneficial for our hectic modern lifestyles.
What’s in a neem? Here’s 5 great things that have been known since Vedic times and that justify neem’s reputation in India as “sarva roga nivarini” or one cure for all ailments and ills.
Suffering from stress, tension and anxiety? Try these three pranayamas (breathing techniques) to restore calmness and peace of mind.
Get to know this ancient ‘herbal jam’ that is a wonderful health tonic to deal with the stresses and strains of modern life.
These 8 ingredients are considered to be health treasures in Ayurveda. Do you have them in your kitchen and know about all their goodness?
Is the adoption of fake-meat a desirable new vegetarian trend? Shruti Bakshi argues that it’s a call not to our humanity, but to our senses. Authentic vegetarianism is a reflection of a satvik mind that is life-sensitive and feels a respect for Nature. It must not be a feel-good fad.
Joe Nazar, a yoga and Ayurveda practitioner, gives an overview of the sister sciences and provides some tips on how to implement them in daily life.
Danielle Oakes shares 9 tips for surviving as a vegan in a meat obsessed society.
Famous yoga and Ayurveda guru and founder of the popular Ayurvedic food brand Patanjali Ayurved, Baba Ramdev offers some wisdom for keeping your cool while boosting your health. All you need is the right food, drink and pranayama.
We guarantee you’re guilty of at least one of these! Find out which one(s).
Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Sounds like Greek? Ayurveda entrepreneur Nidhi Bansal breaks it down for us on LWP.
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