Ayurveda Eating Habits Eating Habits according to Ayurveda   Ayurvedic Guidelines for Food Ever wondered why your grandmother insisted on chewing your food slowly or why your favorite spices were considered not just flavor enhancers but potent healers? Well, according to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian wisdom of wellness – these are lifelong practices that not only help with digestion but have benefits that modern day science keeps discovering! A few examples like turmeric or ashwagandha or the moringa leaves.   Ayurveda always promotes living life in a minimalistic manner, where n ..read more

Food – And you thought it will be easy? Viruddha Ahara (Incompatible Food)   w “Healthy eating isn’t about counting fat grams, dieting, cleanses and antioxidants; It is about eating food untouched from the way we find it in nature, in a balanced way.” Happy New Year! Welcome 2024! I am very excited to share this article today! Please reach out if you have any questions. I am just a few clicks away! Ayurveda is widely focused on maintaining a clean and balanced lifestyle, which promotes development of an individual spiritually and  physically. In accordance with Chakara Samhita ..read more

Ayurveda detox – Panchakarma with Hemaveda Namaste from HemaVeda What is Panchakarma? Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic rejuvenation and detox procedure that generally lasts from 10-20 days.  Panch means five and karma means action which means five Ayurveda rituals for a thorough detoxification and rejuvenation of the body and mind. Panchakarma begins with a detailed following of certain Ayurveda regimens which help you achieve the goals of longevity, detoxification, health and self-awareness which also promote mental and emotional health. Below are the panchakarma processes documented in ..read more

Ayurvedic massage – Abhyanga Abhyanga is one of the most important self-care rituals in Ayurveda. Abyanga is also known as Snehana – which means self-love. This grounding practice is easy to learn and practice on a regular basis. Regular practice of Abhyanga proves to be beneficial to strengthening of body as well to calm the mind and nourish the tissues. Abhyanga – Understanding the ritual Abhyanga is a grounding and nurturing application of Ayurvedic body oil with an intention to nourish the body and to also assist in the balancing of doshas. When it comes to the understanding of Dos ..read more

Cucumbers Namaste from HemaVeda, Ayurveda identifies Cucumber as a diuretic and one of the healthiest vegetables, which aids in eliminating kidney stones. Cucumber is a good source of magnesium which is important for the proper functioning of both kidneys and nervous system. Magnesium also helps relax muscles, including those within your urinary bladder that aid in urination. Additionally, cucumbers contain potassium that’s essential for controlling blood pressure levels. Z Ayurvedic properties of Cucumber Rasa or taste – Sweet Guna/qualities – Lighter to digest Potency is cold. Hence ..read more

Garlic Namaste from HemaVeda, Garlic is the most distinctively aromatic as well as a medicinal herb that is very popular among many cuisines around the world. Ayurveda has documented many benefits of this herb which we are going to learn more about them in this blog. Garlic has been wildly used by Ayurveda doctors in herbal formulations and more treatment regimens regularly. According to the Ayurvedic scripts, Garlic has all the five tastes except for the sour taste. Z Ayurvedic properties of Garlic Garlic as mentioned above has sweet, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent taste to it G ..read more

Marma Training Workshop Welcome to Hemaveda Hemaveda is proud to bring you all training on Ayurveda Marma Therapy Training at Yoga Seva Studios. What are Marma points? Marma points are the specific points on different parts of the body, the stimulation of which can activate the energy channels in different organs and systems. Marma therapy is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that focuses on massaging these points to manipulate prana (subtle energy) within the organs for the purposes of activating and supporting the healing processes. The knowledge of specific marma points allows the Ayurvedic pr ..read more

Five Day – Spring Reset Ayurveda Cleanse Welcome to Hemaveda Hemaveda is proud to bring you all a five day Spring Reset Ayurveda Cleanse. It is time to cleanse our bodies and minds as we transition into Spring season. I offer traditional Spring Ayurvedic cleanses every Spring to help us clear out the light, rough and mobile energies, predominant in Vata and prepare us for the more stable, wet and heavy Kapha Spring season. This is a gentle cleanse, not a starvation diet, based on eating easily digestible and delicious food such as traditional kitchari (split mung beans and white ba ..read more

Ayurveda Marma Therapy Training Welcome to Hemaveda – Shakti Devi Yoga & Ayurveda Training Hemaveda is proud to bring you all training on Ayurveda Marma Therapy Training with Shakti Devi Yoga Academy. What are Marma points? Marma points are the specific points on different parts of the body, the stimulation of which can activate the energy channels in different organs and systems. Marma therapy is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that focuses on massaging these points to manipulate prana (subtle energy) within the organs for the purposes of activating and supporting the healing processes. Th ..read more

Ayurveda Gut – Brain Connection Workshop | Hemaveda – Shakti Ayurveda Collective Welcome to Hemaveda – Shakti Ayurveda Collective Hemaveda is proud to bring you all a workshop on Ayurveda Gut – Brain Connection partnering with Shakti Ayurveda. Did you know that your gut is your second brain? The digestive tract is inherently connected to your overall health and well-being. How you digest food and life experiences can leave you fatigued, dull and stagnant or have you be luminous, light and joyful. Join Vaidya Swati Mhaske and Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor, Aparna Khanolkar for a multi-faceted w ..read more