Mosquitoes breed during rainy and winter seasons. Chemical based repellents can drive them away temporarily but they are harmful for humans. Inhaling them can cause breathing problems, lung disorders in long term. Natural Homemade Mosquito Repellent is the best solution. Also, few herbs/plants grown inside house … Read more
Long pepper (Piper longum, Pippali, Indian long pepper) is dried and used as a spice. Black, green and white pepper are found and the very word ‘Pepper‘ is derived from word ‘Pippali‘ used in South India. Another species of long pepper, Piper retrofractum, is native to … Read more
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sanskrit: अर्धमत्स्येन्द्रासन), Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, Half Spinal Twist Pose or Vakrasana is an asana that usually appears as a seated spinal twist with many variations, and is one of the twelve basic asanas in many systems of Hatha Yoga. This asana … Read more
Uttarashadha 26-40′ Sagittarius to 10-00′ Capricorn Names start with : bay, bO, ja, jae General Characteristics: A quest for the spiritual unknown, total involvement in any task and penetrate deeply into some aspect of knowledge. Obedient, learned in the rules of virtue, grateful, many friends, return … Read more
Poorvashada 13-20′ to 26-40′ Sagittarius Names start with : bhoo, dhaa, bhaa, Da General Characteristics : Agreeable spouse, a proud nature, strong attachment to friends. Translation : The undefeated or unsubdued. Symbol : A fan or a winnowing basket (used to separate grain from its husk), … Read more
In Sanskrit, supta (सुप्त) means ‘reclined‘, Vajra means ‘thunderbolt‘ and asana means ‘posture’. This is mainly useful in improving the digestive system and boosting our stamina. Although there are 14 variations in this supta vajrasana, practicing one and mastering it is enough to tone your body. … Read more