Doshas

Part 2 Pitta Pitta is derived from the word Tap which means heat. It is the force that transforms all biotransformation’s. It is responsible for digestion, metabolism and other transformations in the body. It is also responsible for the complexion, lustre, intellect...

Doshas

Ayus, or life, is the harmonious union of the body (Sareera), senses (Indriyas), and mind. Whenever there is any imbalance to this union diseases are caused or even death. Sareera, or the body, refers to what decays. Our body is always undergoing transformation. These...

The Inherent Healing Force

. . . continued from last issue The mental picture of Sulphur is characterized by dullness and confusion of mind, with the inability to collect thoughts and ideas or to concentrate. There is great obstinacy and they dislike having anyone near them.  The Sulphur...

Pranayama, by Swami Rama, part 2

Part 2 The body and, hence, the mind are continually undergoing changes of state due to various factors such as climate, environment, and habits, and those influences are beyond the realm of man’s control. The consequence of this continual and varied state of affairs...

The Inherent Healing Force

. . . continued from last issue Anti-miasmatic or constitutional treatment: According to Kent, Medorrhinum develops the suppressed miasm, so that its symptoms are harmonious and consistent. It does not cure the miasm, but instead acts as a developing remedy as do...

Trikatu

In Ayurvedic Literature Trikatu holds a a very important place. The word Trikatu is derived from Sanskrit where Tri means three and Katu means spicy or pungent. It is also known as Vyosh, Tryushna or Katutraya. It contains Pippali or long pepper, (Piper longum), Kali...

Pranayama, by Swami Rama

The meaning of the word pranayama may be explained in two ways: prana is energy, or the life force, and yama means the control of that energy. Or the word pranayama may be split into prana and ayama: prana means “first unit of energy,” and ayama means expansion, or...