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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...

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,...

Patra pinda sweda TreatmentsPatra 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 mainly treated...

Ayurveda is a science

Fasting is an important treatment modality for health preservation Fasting is voluntary abstinence from some or all food, drink or both for a period of time to give rest to the digestive system and thereby helping them to get cleansed. Types of fasting Religious fasting : In religious fasting, it...

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,...

Anatomy and physiology knowledge - needed for a yoga teacherYoga instructor’s course is a 300 hour course after which you will be a certified yoga instructor. The present form of yoga instructor course has evolved over a few decades as a comprehensive training module on yoga. So, this course introduces...

Asanas and relaxation techniques Asanas must be practiced on a mat with an empty stomach to get proper benefits. Around the time of sunrise and sunset are the best times to do yoga. ‘Asana’ is the one of the limb/anga of the atanga yoga.  Asana or physical pose must be...

Internship to gain sufficient knowledge and teach yoga confidently Vivekananda health globe’s Yoga instructors’ course (YIC) is 300hr course which has, Theory Sessions : Introduction to yoga Yoga Philosophy Anatomy and physiology Streams of yoga Life and message of swami Vivekananda Practical session Loosening exercise Breathing exercise Asana Relaxation techniques...

Eight Step Method   The Asanas in YIC are practiced with a specially designed method called 8 step method, which help to understand the depth of the asana. Which include Name, meaning complementary posture demonstration benefits limitation of different asana. Step 1 Name the Asana which is being taught. It...