Health

As winter transitions into spring (Vasantha Ritu), many people feel motivated to restart exercise routines. Ayurveda supports this instinct. According to Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Vasantha Ritu is the ideal time to introduce physical activity, but gradually. Understanding about Vasantha Ritu and exercise can prevent fatigue, injury, and seasonal imbalance. What Happens in the Body During […]

Makara Sankranthi is more than a harvest festival – it is a precise Ayurvedic Ritucharya marker aligned with solar movement, seasonal physiology, and community health. Celebrated across India as Makara Sankranthi, Pongal, Lohri, and Magh Bihu, it coincides with Makara Sankramana, when the Sun begins its northward journey (Uttarayana). Ayurveda recognizes this period as a

As winter sets in, many people experience an increase in appetite, dryness of skin, stiffness in joints, and frequent digestive complaints. Modern nutrition often responds to this by advising restraint – low fat. Ayurveda, however, offers a very different perspective. In Ayurvedic, winter is not a season for restriction, but for nourishment. And at the

Ever wonder why your digestion tanks and every illness finds you right when early winter knocks? Know about Yamadamstra Kala in Ayurveda. What is Yamadamstra Kala in Ayurveda?  In Ayurveda, the year is divided into six seasons – Shishira (late winter), Vasanta (spring), Grishma (summer), Varsha (monsoon), Sharad (autumn), and Hemanta (early winter). Between any