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Vata & the Subdoshas 💨

This week we are talking all about Vata! It is Vata season , which means it is mostly cold, dry and mobile (wind) in the weather patterns. It is important to keep this dosha in balance and in its proper seat to avoid production and accumulation of toxins. Vata dosha is a combination of the air and ether elements. This represents action, movement and transportation. The qualities of Vata are dry, light, cold, rough, subtle and mobile. Vata is in our movements, actions, breathing, speech, detox, heart pumping and sense of touch. It is the kindler of digestive fire, opener of cell walls and channels, and develops and delivers babies. The seat of Vata is in the abdominal cavity bellow the belly button in the large intestine and colon. It is also in the pelvis, thighs, skin, ears, bones, heart, brain, nervous system and lungs. Each dosha (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) all have 5 subdoshas that exist. Each of these subdoshas represents the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth) that tie...

Throat Chakra 💙

The  Throat chakra  is the fifth chakra. Located at the center of the neck at the level of the throat, it is the passage of the energy between the lower parts of the body and the head. The function of the Throat chakra is driven by the principle of expression and communication. Throat chakra meaning The fifth chakra is referred to as: Throat chakra Vishuddha Kanth Padma Shodash Dala The most common Sanskrit name for the Throat chakra is “Vishudda”, which means “pure” or “purification”. This chakra is related to the element of sound. Through the throat, sound is propagated into the air and its vibration can be felt not just in our ears, but also in our whole body. It is an important instrument of communication and expression. Throat chakra color The Throat chakra is most commonly represented with the color blue turquoise or aquamarine blue. The auric color of Throat chakra energy can also be seen as a smoky purple or turquoise. Throat chakra symbol The symbol of the Throat...

World Brain Day 2024: Significance, History & Ways To Keep Brain Healthy

The World Federation of Neurology observes World Brain Day on July 22 to raise awareness of the value of brain health. The complexity of the brain controls our senses, emotions, behaviours, and perception of the outside world. This yearly event, which includes people of all ages, races and genders, focuses on brain health education to enhance equity for those with brain disorders. World Brain Day in 2024 will centre on increasing awareness throughout the world to enhance accessibility and lessen gaps in equality for people with brain illnesses. The goal of World Brain Day is to prevent, treat, and cure brain disorders worldwide. This day attempts to decrease the difficulties caused by brain disorders by increasing awareness of them. World Brain Day in 2024 is a vital opportunity to achieve equality for people with disabilities globally. World Brain Day was first observed globally by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Neurological illnesses cause considerable disa...

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How to Reduce Pitta Immediately ? 🔥

Pitta is one of the three doshas known to govern the metabolism and the transformation that takes place in the body. Pitta predominately controls how we digest food and discriminate between right and wrong. In a nutshell, pitta dosha concerns itself with the digestion power  or ' agni ' and makes sure it does not go into an overdrive causing you discomfort and stomach related ailments. An overview of Pitta Dosha : Summer season is said to be the season of pitta. A combination of fire and water elements, pitta has the characteristics of being hot, oily and light. When there is an excess accumulation of pitta in the body, you may experience the following: Excess generation of heat in the body Acid reflux , gas, indigestion Inflammation of the joints Nausea, diarrhea or constipation Anger & irritability Bad breath Body odor Excessive sweating How to Reduce Pitta Immediately While how to balance pitta dosha  is the question that needs immediate attenti...

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Spring Detox Smoothie

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