How to use Rasnadi Churnam – A Video Guide
Rasnadi Churnam is a wonderful ayurvedic formulation that can help prevent mucous build-up and heaviness in the head due to Kapha aggravation. What is it and how can we use it effectively? This short blog post and video will explain more about this product. We have also recently launched a Rasanadi Choornam for babies and […]
5 Ayurvedic Resolutions for an Amazing 2018!
The twin goals of Ayurveda are Ayu (Long life) & Ayush (Good Health). Ayurveda is a practical science of everyday living and its principles pro-actively help you to prevent disease – which is obviously much better than trying to cure diseases. Since Ayurveda is a vast ocean of concepts, principles and techniques, we have identified […]
How extreme exercise is linked to hair loss: Insights from Ayurveda
Is there a thing as too much exercising? , you may ask. This is an age of obesity, of food walks, of people describing themselves as foodies, of people wanting to quit their corporate jobs and start a restaurant, of the rise of several food networks, celebrity chefs, reality shows around food, and travel destinations […]
3 Hair Oil Hacks to prevent Bad Hair Days
Oiling of the skin and scalp is a uniquely Ayurvedic practice that has been suggested for thousands of years in India to balance vata dosha in the body, to remove excess Pitta in the hair, calm and soothe the brain, improve and aid the working of the eyes, and keep both hair and skin in […]
How to do an Abhyanga (a self Ayurvedic Oil massage) the right way : Krya explains how you should do a weekly abhyanga for dosha balance and well being
Our last few posts on Abhyanga had had people asking us the all important question: “Exactly how should I do an abhyanga for good health?”. Our post today focuses on this all important question. We write about the right abhyanga massage technique that should be followed, and what parts of the body must be focused […]
How a regular self oil massage (abhyanga) can help reduce 3 kinds of hairfall – updated for 2020
An abhyanga is an ancient ayurvedic Dinacharya that offers many health benefits. An abhyanga improves immunity, stregnth, fatigue and balances aggravated doshas. While these seem like long term health benefits, we can also use abhyanga for more immediate goals. In many cases of hair fall, poor hair growth or poor quality hair, a regular abhyanga […]
Dos and Don’ts for the perfect Ayurvedic bath for good health, great skin and well being. Krya shares some insights on the Ayurvedic Snana (bath)
Did you know that an Ayurvedic bath / Snana has multiple benefits? It can deep cleanse skin, re-set dosha aggravation, reduce strong body odour, keep the body feeling cool and refreshed longer, improve the thermo-regulatory function of skin and also stimulate the appetite and improve nutrient absorption? How does an ayurvedic bath offer so may […]
Incorporating an Abhyanga for good health – Krya tells you how you can use this ancient Ayurvedic practice for balance, well being and great skin and hair
I have a pitta constitution, is sesame oil okay for an abhyanga? Can I use plain sesame oil for an abhyanga? Must I necessarily use specialised abhyanga oil? I am used to Mustard oil, especially in Winter – is it okay to do an abhyanga with this? Why are you so against Olive oil? I […]
The quick crasher to an Ayurvedic Abhyanga: Krya tells you how you can incorporate this into your daily regimen
At the college where I spent 2 years learning about Business, we had an interesting term called “the crasher”. This was a quick, useful and practical download given by your classmates who attended every single class during the term. The crasher was essential if you had a) not attended too many classes and b) wanted […]
Great skin and hair this Winter from Krya – positive health changes you can see with dosha balance
We have been speaking this month on the Krya blog on how a holistic set of changes to your diet, regimen and the products used can make a long lasting, positive impact on your health. Why do we attempt to make so many changes to cure a seemingly simplistic problem like dry skin or hair […]
