Wisdom of the Ancients

Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 pieces Bitter Gourd 1 medium sized Potato 1 tbs Olive oil ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Coriander-Cumin powder 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Salt to taste Method: 1. Cut the Bitter Gourd into thin round slices and remove the seeds [you can keep the peel on or remove according to your preference] 2. Peel and cut the Potato into small pieces. 3. In a pan, add in the Olive oil, Mustard seeds and heat

Ayurveda teaches us to live our lives in balance – physically, emotionally, and psychologically. If you are currently facing any imbalances, it is essential to go inwards and heal them through spiritual healing techniques. Ayurveda brings in balance by evaluating our diet, habits, exercise and lifestyle. We learn what are our strengths and a better understanding of ourselves allow us to operate better with others rather than forcing them to constantly adjust to our needs. Ayu

Tantra has trust in you – but how? Tantra trusts your body, senses, and energy. Tantra does not deny anything but transforms everything. This is accomplished by making you turn inwards, then outwards, and most importantly beyond so you merge into the I AM. In Tantra, first you are the body which is a temple of God. Whenever you are against your body, you go against God and so should not be disrespected. Tantra is also pure love – that kind of love that will become a healing e

The mantra So Ham has two sounds – “so” and “ham” which correspond to the Sanskrit words “sah” (that) and “aham” (I). Joining these together creates the Mantra “So Ham” which means I AM THAT. As per the Vedic texts (specifically in the Upanishads), here “I” means “individual soul” or atma and “that” refers to Paramatma or “High Consciousness”. So in short, the So Ham mantra means that I am the same as Universal Consciousness or in other words the individual soul or atma is a

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest mantras/hymns in the Rig Veda and is considered to be a Universal prayer for the awakening of our real intelligence, the source of which is Paramatma. The Mantra is: Aum Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat Some of the benefits of the Gayatri Mantra are: In the Vedas it was considered to be the initial step in your spiritual path in addition to “OM” Continues chanting of the mantra pr

Panchakarma is a five-therapy process that is used for detoxifying the body, rejuvenating the ojas or immunity, and restoring a natural, healthy balance in mind and body. The word panchakarma means five (pancha) actions (karma). Abhayanga—where herbal oils are massaged into the entire body from head to toe to loosen up the toxins from the tissue layers and increase circulation, resulting in calmer nerves, joint lubrication, increased stamina, softer skin, and improved sleep.

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most powerful chants from the Rig Veda: Om Bhur Bhu Rasva Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dheo Yonah Prachodayat The meanings of the different words are: TAT – Brahman, Savitur – Sun, Varenyam – Effulgence, Bhargo – Splendor, Devasya – Divine, Dhimahi – Surrender, Dheo – to seek, Yonah – specific wish, Prachodayat – given or graced with. If the Gayatri Mantra was to be translated: I adore the Universal Consciousness (Brahman), the

Chanting which is part of the Vedic spiritual discipline has many benefits reduces stresses and increases energy raises positive energy which is beneficial for the nervous system especially those suffering with ADHD improves listening skills increases compassion and sensitivity towards others allows for spiritual growth raises one towards higher vibrations overall. There are chants in the Vedic Scriptures for many different purposes. Some have been highlighted below: Krishna

In the Mundaka Upanishad, Chapter II, Section 2, it has been stated: "The Omniscient, the all-wise, whose glory is reflected here on earth, is the self-enthroned in the luminous city of Brahman, his etherial heaven. Firmly established in mind, seated in the heart he controls life and body. The wise by the higher knowledge see him clearly as the radiant, blissful, immortal." The explanation of the above in the Upanishad is that the Brahman is "self-resplendent and luminous" an

Aromatherapy uses the plant essences or oils as ingredients in beauty products like perfumes or used for healing certain ailments. Essential oils should be used in a base or carrier oil and not directly on the skin. Carrier oils can be like Almond, Coconut, Olive or Jojoba oils. If the essential oil is used in the bath, then it should not be put in directly, but mixed with bath salts and then dissolved in the bath water. The essential oils can be used specifically to deal wit