We often speak at Krya about the health giving benefits about doing an Abhyanga. An Abhyanga massage experience is therapeutic, helps deep relaxation and helps reset all 3 doshas back to a state of balance.  It suits all healthy adults and is especially recommended for babies and young children. The question we are often asked is what is the correct massage timing to do an abhyanga? Should abhyanga time be chosen by prakriti? This post will answer this question. The best massage timing : Ayurveda says it depends on your body clock An Abhyanga massage is an essential Dinacharya in ..read more

Why should we oil hair regularly? What are the hair oiling benefits we can get when we do this practice regularly? As a company founded on ayurvedic first principles, we speak often about Ayurvedic dinacharya, particularly of Abhyanga and Hair oiling.  Hair oiling or Shiro abhyanga is a powerful Ayurvedic Dinacharya with multiple health and hair benefits. However, it forms a part of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya i.e practices that MUST be done DAILY or atleast multiple times a week. This may come as a surprise to many. Oiled hair is not aesthetically pleasing today. Moreover, there has been a ..read more

An Abhyanga is a key Dinacharya practice listed in the Ayurvedic texts. When done regularly, this simple-looking, yet highly powerful act of self-care, gives us both immediate and long-term health benefits.  What are the benefits of a regular Abhyanga? What oil should you be using? How should you be preparing this oil? In this post, we will describe both abhyanga benefits and address other questions on Abyanga to get you started on this practice. What is an Ayurvedic Abhyanga self-massage? An Abhyanga is a part of every single Samhita and Ayurvedic text and is mentioned by every great Ach ..read more

What is the ideal baby skin care routine? This is a question we are often asked by new parents from the Krya community. There is a lot of anxiety around newborn care and baby care. As parents we all want to do the best for our children. We also understand how fragile and vulnerable babies are and dont want to make any mistakes in their routine and care.   To address this, here is our piece describing the principles of ayurvedic baby skin care and how you should craft an ideal baby skin care routine.  Baby Skincare Basics All First-Time Parents ..read more

This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Hair thinning is an extremely common problem today. It is said to affect nearly 60% of Men and half the adult female population. Its incidence increases normally post menopause, but it is now being seen in younger age groups due to issues like PCOD, stress, etc. The internet is rife with articles on how to increase hair volume and thickness naturally. Many Krya customers ask us if using single Ayurvedic herbs like fenugreek, Amla, etc. can improve volume of your hair, promote hair growth or thicken hair naturally ..read more

This post was last updated on August 5, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran The Three Doshas in Ayurveda The building blocks of the Human body are Vata dosha , Pitta dosha & Kapha dosha. This Tridosha principle is a very important fundamental concept in Ayurveda Naturally this concept leads to many questions – What is Pitta dosha ? What is Vata Dosha? How do these doshas determine our health ? etc In this post we will study pitta dosha in detail , based on authentic references from the classical Ayurvedic texts Dosha Balance leads to Health We are all born with a ..read more

This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Should I use hot water or cold water to wash hair – this is a very common question, especially on a cold winter day And the internet will give you a bewildering array of conflicting information on the subject. Many articles extol the benefits of washing hair with hot water or at least warm water but other articles warn you against hot water on hair  To help you make a clear informed decision, we will present compelling advice from the Ayurvedic acharyas based on proper references.  You would ..read more

This post was last updated on August 22, 2023 by srinivas krishnaswamy What is ubtan? Is it an Ayurvedic product? What are its benefits? Can I make my own ubtan at home? How should I use it correctly? This blog post answers this and more on this famous Indian skin care choornam. Let’s start with the basics right away. What is Ubtan? Is there a standardized Ayurvedic formula for this? An Ubtan is a mixture of a base of many natural ingredients like lentils, clays, grains and Ayurvedic herbs used to cleanse skin. This term does not exist in the ..read more

This post was last updated on August 14, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran It is raining in many parts of India, and this season is called the Indian Monsoon or Varsha Ritu . Can we eat fried food this season? How much should we exercise? How should we modify our Dinacharya? The answers to these questions come from Ritucharya or seasonal living guidelines.  Ayurveda advises us to follow seasonal living guidelines or Ritucharya for good health. The Seasonal guidelines or Ritucharya help us modify our Dinacharya or daily living guidelines depending upon the effect of the season and the sun’s rotati ..read more

This post was last updated on March 7, 2023 by srinivas krishnaswamy A strange and unexpected side effect of dry shampoos emerged recently. Leading brands of dry shampoos were voluntarily recalled in the US & Canada due to high levels of benzene contamination   Benzene is a well known carcinogen and high levels of benzene exposure is a serious health risk for all of us.    In the case of dry shampoos, the product is sold in an aerosol spray can. Some of these dry shampoo brands used a propellant in their spray cans that delivered high levels of benzene ..read more