The One Meal a Day (OMAD) Diet has gained significant attention in recent years as an intermittent fasting approach that involves consuming all your daily calories and nutrients in just one meal while fasting for the remaining hours. While OMAD may sound challenging, it has proven to offer numerous benefits beyond weight management. In this…
Yoga is one of the ancient and most practical disciplines of life that contributes immensely to physical, mental, and spiritual health. Yoga has evolved through the ages, and so have its teachings, albeit without compromising its ancient principles. (CLICK HERE to know more about the various eras in the history of Yoga) At present, Yoga…
Yoga is a one-of-its-kind discipline of life that profoundly influences developing a healthy and balanced state of mind, the body, and the soul. The evolution of Yoga dates back to the era of the Indus Valley civilization, nearly 5000 years ago (as of 2021). In the olden days, people practiced Yoga to remain physically fit…
Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline comprising various practices that help to strengthen the mind, body and spirit alike. Today, no place in the world remains untouched by the positive influence of yoga. The art and technique of yoga originated in the Eastern world in India many centuries ago. Historians and scholars alike believe that…
It is almost second nature for most people to stretch their arms upward and breathe deeply after a particularly stressful day. And isn’t it the most beautiful feeling? Stretching your arms upwards also allows your spinal muscles to stretch and the spinal nerves to relax. The stretching of the spine and the ensuing relaxation that one…
Reading the title itself makes you wonder about Naga Babas, “Really?” If you are an ardent follower of deep-rooted Indian culture (especially Hindu culture), you may be well aware of Naga Babas and Aghori Babas. If you aren’t, this article will enlighten you about this unique culture that makes you ask questions and inspire you…
Our previous blog described two very interesting clans, namely Naga Sadhus and Aghori Babas. We are sure you loved reading about the two. As promised, here we are with an article about Digambar Sadhus. The Who And What About Digambar Sadhus? The Digambar Sadhus are one of the sects of Jainism. The other sect is…
Fasting is a voluntary way of practicing controlled intake of food and drinks. People usually observe a fast for medical or religious reasons. Medically speaking, fasting is a state of metabolism achieved after digestion of food or eating no food for at least 10-12 hours.Followers of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Jainism observe several fasts through…
What Is Dirgha Ayushya (Longevity)? Dirgha Ayushya means long and healthy life. The Hindu culture strongly advocates the need for blessings from elders or those with spiritual knowledge. Dirghayu Bhava is one of the best blessings to bestow upon others. It means ‘to be blessed with long, fruitful life and is intended to enhance the…
Chyawanprash: History And Origin Chyawanprash is a herbal preparation that Indians have been using since time immemorial. It has antioxidant, immunoprotective, and rejuvenating properties. Chamanprash or Chyavanaprasam are the other names of it.The Ashvinis are a pair of twin Indian Gods credited for giving Chyawanprash to the world. They served as royal physicians in…