Ayurvedic Panjiri Recipe
Panjiri is a traditional Indian sweet dish renowned for its nutritional benefits. In Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, panjiri is hailed as a nourishing and energy-boosting food. Packed with carbohydrates, healthy fats, and proteins, panjiri is an energy-dense delight that ensures a quick and sustained release of energy. Ayurveda frequently recommends it for individuals in need of an energy boost, such as new mothers or those recovering from illness.
Vata-Pacifying Red Lentil Dal for Autumn and Early Winter
As we find ourselves solidly in Vata season, characterised by cool, dry, and windy weather, it’s important to take care of our bodies and minds by incorporating Vata-pacifying foods into our diet. Today, I'm excited to share a delightful recipe for a Red Lentil Dal that not only warms the body but also supports digestion and helps calm the Vata dosha during this season. Additionally, I'll provide some accompaniment ideas that further enhance the benefits of this nourishing dal. Let's dive in!
Living in Truth: How Practicing Satya Can Improve Mental Health
Satya (सत्य) is the second of the five yamas, yoga’s guidelines for interacting with the world around us. It is often translated as "truthfulness," but its meaning goes deeper than simply telling the truth. In the context of yoga, satya means living in alignment with your true self by being honest with yourself and others.
Embracing Ahimsa: Non-Violence in Mental Health Recovery
Today, I want to talk about how the yoga concept of ahimsa (अहिंसा) can be applied to the mental health recovery process. Ahimsa is often translated as “non-violence”, but it can also be understood as reverence towards all living beings, including ourselves. In the context of mental health recovery, this idea of non-violence can be particularly powerful.
New Insights on the Connection between Mindfulness and Interoception
A recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE explores the impact of a brief mindfulness training on interoception, a concept that refers to the ability to sense the internal state of the body. The study, conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, aimed to examine the impact of a brief mindfulness training on interoception accuracy and sensibility, which is the ability to accurately perceive and respond to internal bodily sensations such as heart rate, breathing, hunger, and thirst.
Healing PTSD from Military Sexual Trauma with Yoga
A recent study, published in the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, looked at the effectiveness of trauma-sensitive yoga in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to military sexual trauma among women veterans. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at Justice Resource Institute, compared trauma-sensitive yoga to cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for the treatment of PTSD.