Matsyasana (Fish Pose) and Health Benefits

The Matsyasana (Fish Pose), is the counterpose to the Shoulder Stand (sarvangasana) and must always be practiced after it. The asana is a backbend, where the practitioner lies on his or her back and lifts the heart (anahata) chakra by rising up on the elbows and … Read more

Kesha Ghrita to regrow hair on bald head

Hair in ayurveda is defined as the mala or inferior by-product of Asthi dhatu. Hairfall can occur due to many reasons such as dandruff, pollution, lack of proper and regular diet, constipation, hereditary hairfall by aging, depression, major sickness like typhoid, pregnancy and childbirth etc. For … Read more

Complete Hair Care through Home made Ayurvedic Shampoos

Homemade ayurvedic shampoos for your hair Methi Shikakai Shampoo Methi seeds(Fenugreek) – 250 grams Shikakai (Acacia concinna – refer wikipedia for plant’s botanical name and picture – 1 kilogram Dried orange/lemon peels – handful Crush all the ingredients to a fine powder and store. Use this … Read more

Asanas for curing premature greying and hairfall

PART – I Stress is the leading cause of all hair problems. Will discus about using asanas, breathing techniques and bandhas to address the problem of stress. Will also show you a few asanas that increase blood circulation to the head, which, in turn, stimulates hair … Read more

Eclipta Alba (Bhringraj) benefits and usages

Eclipta alba (Latin) (syn. Eclipta prostrata Latin), commonly known as False Daisy , yerba de tago, and bhringraj, is a plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. Root well developed, cylindrical, greyish. Eclipta Alba known as ‘Bhringraj’ in sanskrit/hindi and ‘kehraj‘ in Assamese and karisalankanni in Tamil. … Read more

Sirshasana – Headstand pose and benefits

Sirshasana or Headstand pose in yoga is considered as king of all asanas. Sirsha in sanskrit means head and this posture of balancing entire body on head is beneficial for both body and mind. The greatest physical benefits of the sirshasana are to the neck, spine … Read more