A VQAYURVEDA® Perspective on Life, Acceptance, and Inner Success In modern life, we are taught to measure ourselves constantly—by results, achievements, approvals, and outcomes. Success is praised. Failure is feared. Slowly, without noticing, we begin to judge our own worth through what happens outside of us. The VQAYURVEDA® philosophy offers a different understanding—one rooted in […]
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VQAYURVEDA® A new year does not begin with force, resolution, or self-correction. It begins with self-love — and self-love, in its truest form, is self-awareness. Self-love is not indulgence, and it is not ego. It is the capacity to observe our inner state — the quality of our thoughts, our nervous system, our energy —
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The foot is more than a structure that carries the body. It is the foundation of movement, posture, and grounding. Anatomically, the foot is a complex harmony of bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and fascia working together to absorb weight, adapt to the ground, and support the entire body above. The arches, the heel (calcaneus), the
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In Ayurvedic wisdom, meditation does not mean silencing the mind,but learning to observe it — from a wider, calmer, and freer space. Rather than forcing the mind into stillness,Ayurveda invites us to step back into awareness,where thoughts can be seen without resistanceand presence arises naturally. This perspective opens the door to meditationnot as effort,but as
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Today I am so happy to share a treatment that feels like pure magic. VQAYURVEDA® Signature Therapy Nasyam + Netra Tarpanam + Ayurvedic Cranial Massage A Tridoshic Ritual for Clarity, Calm & Nervous System Renewal At VQAYURVEDA®, the head is honored as the sacred space where thoughts arise, creativity flows, and intuition awakens.Yet daily stress,
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In the heat of summer, your skin is exposed to the sun’s intensity and rising temperatures. In Ayurveda, this season is ruled by the Pitta dosha — the energy of fire and water — which governs heat, metabolism, and skin sensitivity. When balanced, Pitta brings radiance and vitality, but excess summer heat can cause inflammation,
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In the vast and sacred expanse of Ayurveda, where nature’s bounty is revered as a source of healing and rejuvenation, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) stands as a beacon of vitality and longevity. Rooted in the ancient Vedic texts, this sacred herb is hailed as Amrita, the “divine nectar,” a gift from the celestial realm bestowed upon
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Introduction to Blanching and Shocking Blanching and shocking is a culinary technique deeply rooted in traditional cooking practices worldwide. This method, particularly popular in Asian cuisines, involves briefly cooking vegetables in boiling water and then rapidly cooling them in ice water. While this technique is widely recognized for its effectiveness in preserving the color, texture,
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Many people are simply unaware of the potential benefits of green chili leaves. While they are used in certain traditional cuisines and remedies, this knowledge hasn’t been as widely spread or popularized as other herbs and vegetables.green chili leaves are not spicy. Unlike the fruit of the chili plant, which contains capsaicin (the compound responsible
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Bitter melon or “Karela,” In Ayurveda, bitter melon, or “Karela,” holds a distinguished place due to its multifaceted therapeutic properties. It is classified as “Tikta” (bitter) and “Katu” (pungent), with a cooling energy (“Virya”) and a post-digestive effect (“Vipaka”) that is pungent. These qualities render it exceptionally effective in balancing the “Kapha” and “Pitta” doshas,
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