Theory of the Chronic Miasms

. . . continued from last issue Other characteristics of the physical structure of the tubercular constitution are: pallor of skin with bluish tint, due to slowing of circulation, venous stagnation and dilatation of blood vessels: lips may be thick and protruding;...

Doshas

. . . continued from last issue Pitta Pitta is derived from the word tap which means heat. It produces digestion, metabolism and other transformations in the body. Complexion, intellect and vision are also pitta produced. It is unctuous, penetrating, hot, light and...

Theory of the Chronic Miasms

(continuation of pseudo-psora) You may recall in the discussion of the different functions of prana that since vyana is responsible for the diffusion of fluids throughout the body, the circulatory and lymphatic systems are under its special domain. When the...

Beginning the Practice of Meditation By Swami Rama

Part 3 Preparation for Meditation Before one is ready for meditation, there are two necessary steps one has to practice. First one should learn to train one’s attention, and then one should learn to concentrate: only then can one learn meditation. One should learn to...

Doshas

A living being is made up of five mahabhutas and the atma. Panchamahabhutas form the material aspect of the body while atma forms the spiritual aspect. The panchamahabhutas are space, air, fire, water and earth. The constant interaction between agni or fire, and jala...