Understanding Stress - Yogic perspective Stress plays an important role in the onset and management of many non- communicable disorders. According to the Yoga text - Yoga Vasista, the concept of ‘Adhija vyadhi’ explains about the diseases originating from stress and ‘Anadhija Vyadhi’ explains about the diseases which are not...

Importance of Antenatal teacher training course to Yoga instructorsAntenatal education is a crucial component in antenatal care. The transition to parenthood is life's most significant event. Having yoga as a tool to support during this period creates another layer of care and this brings in a ‘Yoga Instructor’ to serve...

Roga - Arogya Karanam We often strive to maintain a work-life balance for adults, equal study and play time for kids. It is evident that excess or inadequacy of anyone would create trouble for us in some form or the other. Hence balance is the key. Ayurveda has always emphasized...

Pregnancy yogaPregnancy is a beautiful phase in a woman's life. All the discomfort that a woman has undergone during pregnancy will pay off when she holds that tiny little baby.Pregnancy is a condition in which women undergo distinct physiological changes and stress and is accompanied by unique physical and psychological...

Do not fear Psoriasis! Psoriasis is an autoimmune, non-infectious  disorder that causes plaques, which are itchy or sore patches of thick, red, dry skin. The word "Psora" is Greek word meaning "Itch". Psoriasis affects any part of the body. Psoriasis has a genetic predisposition, can develop at any age though...

VHG's Approach to women's healthHealth of women differs from men in distinct ways. Health is defined as the state of physical, mental and social wellbeing i.e., the condition where there is absence of diseases.  Every woman goes through a series of primary changes during her lifetime which is menarche, pregnancy,...

Triguna The three gunas - Satva, Rajas and Tamas are the three essential components or energies of the mind. Ayurveda provides a distinct description of people on the basis of their Manasa(psychological) Prakriti (constitution). Genetically determined, these psychological characteristics are dependent on the relative dominance of the three gunas. The...

Patra pinda sweda Treatments Patra pinda sweda is a form of Swedana. Swedana basically is the procedure where heat is applied over the body and sweat is induced. It can be in the form of steam or bringing the body in contact with heated herbs or medicines. This procedure is...

Nasya Nasya karma is one among the Panchakarma procedures. It has an important role in treatment and management of Urdhvajatrugata rogas. Nasya karma is a procedure where medicated oil or medicine is administered  through the nose or through the nasal route. Nasya karma is also known as Shirovirechana, Murdha virechana,...

Touch me not plant & its benefits to your Health Touch me not, live and die, shame plant and humble plant is a subshrub which is found predominantly in India. Its thorny and the green leaflets  fold and droop at night or when touched and cooled. It majorly possesses antibacterial,...