Danta is the the Sanskrit word for tooth. We can find information about Danta in the Ayurvedic classical texts of the +Charaka and Sushruta Samhita + Astanga Samgraha and + Kasyapa Samhita. Acharya Kasyapa is the pioneer of the field and has a separate chapter on Dantajanmika (dentation). Teeth are considered an updadhatu of Asthi […]
In a healthy human, the breath alternates between left and right nostril throughout the day. The pattern can vary but one nostril is typical dominant for about 88 minutes, followed by only two minutes where there is equal air entry through both nostrils and then it switches to the other nostril. The nasal cycle was […]
Lord Dhanvantari is known as the father of Ayurveda, since he was the first divine incarnation to impart its wisdom amongst humans. It is written in the scriptures that, “One who remembers the name of Dhanvantari can be released from all disease.” Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped all over India as the God of Medicine. Two […]
Join us on Saturday for our community Yoga class at 7.30am with Talu in our beautiful Yoga garden. HALASANA (PLOUGH POSTURE) This posture has a balancing effect on the three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and is beneficial to + maintain the flexibility of the spinal column +supplies fresh blood to the brain which is […]
The full moon is an auspicious time in Ayurveda, particularly for the making of ghee. We will be offering a workshop on the next full moon, November 23rd, where you will learn how to make ghee. Listening to mantras, lighting candles and setting intentions are all part of the sacred act of making ghee – […]
Good Morning, My name is Erica. Many of you will know me as a therapist at Lakshmi Ayurveda. What you may not know is that I am also a qualified Nutritionist, with a Bachelor of Health Science. I have always been drawn to natural & holistic ways of living and I love the sense of […]