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10 Ways to Start an Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Ayurveda can be overwhelming, and confusing when you first start learning about it. The practices might seem out there, or be counter advice to what you've always heard. How do you go about uprooting all of what you thought was true to explore this new subject? That is where I was at when I first learned about Ayurveda. I still struggle with transitioning all of my practices to an Ayurvedic one, I just love my cup of coffee to start my day. Well I want to share a few ways with you on where to start. I learned Ayurveda from a feminine form. Which means less rules, and more flow. I want you to listen to your intuition as you read the suggestions and decide what would be best for you to start  10 Practices to examine 1. Your 5 Senses This is one of my personal favorites as it's so easy to do for anyone. I have my son learning some of these techniques as well. Taste - Try and taste the 6 flavors according to Ayurveda during your meals. The 6 tastes are- bitter, sour, astringent, p...

Know the magic of colors & herbs this Holi !

Know the magic of colors and herbs this Holi
Did you know each color influences our lives differently? (Photo credit: Pexel)

The festival of colors might just be a fun-filled day for many, but what if we told you that every color has a hidden meaning?As we are becoming more environmentally conscious and shifting to herbal colors, we must also learn what each color represents.Know more about the magic created by colors and herbs from Dr. Madhu Kotiya, Wiccan Priestess.

#1
For peace and harmony

Who doesn't crave some peace and quiet in a world full of turmoil today?Needless to say, there is so much that people do to seek harmony in their lives.If you want peace and harmony in your home, consider using soft colors like yellow and green and add some sandalwood powder and lavender powder to the same on Holi.

#2
For protection

A life of peace and harmony cannot be achieved if you feel that your home is unprotected.If you want your house to be protected, light a black candle outside or at the entrance of the gate when you are playing with colors.You can also put a little sage oil at the main gate of your house to protect it from evil.

#3
For love

As we all know, red is the color of love and pink symbolizes everything beautiful, sweet, and sober.If you want to have an abundance of love in your home, use red or pink colors and add some rose petals to them while playing Holi with your loved ones.Shower your loved ones with the colors of joy and love this Holi.

#4
Children's welfare and wealth

If you want your kids to have a balanced childhood, add lavender in blue or yellow color for Holi.For those who are in need of more money flow, consider mixing patchouli oil or patchouli herb in green or golden colors while playing Holi.Try out these techniques and let us know in time how things have changed for you.

 Written byLahari Basu

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