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Articles on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Yoga, and living these traditions.

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• Vipaka: The Final Transformation

  Understanding the post-digestive effect - how foods ultimately build or reduce the body's tissues

  AyurvedaFoundations

• Makar Sankranti: The Sun's Turning

  Understanding the solar festival that marks the Sun's entry into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan - the northward journey of light.

  PracticalJyotish

• Muhurta: The Science of Auspicious Timing

  Understanding when to act - how Vedic astrology maps favorable conditions for beginnings, from marriage to business to spiritual practice.

  JyotishPractical

• Vak: The Yoga of Speech

  What the Vedic tradition teaches about speech as a practice domain - the ethics, the karma, and the discipline of conscious communication

  YogaPractical

• Virya: The Potency That Transforms

  Why the same food affects different bodies differently - understanding virya, the heating or cooling power of substances

  Ayurveda

• Smriti: The Yoga of Memory

  How memory shapes perception, perpetuates suffering, and becomes a tool for liberation when understood correctly

  YogaFoundations

• The Practice of Space

  How physical environment shapes wellbeing - the overlooked element of akasha and its practical applications

  AyurvedaPractical

• Purnima: The Practice of the Full Moon

  The lunar observance of the fifteenth tithi - how the full moon affects body and mind, and the practices that work with its energy.

  PracticalFoundations

• Ardra Nakshatra: The Storm That Clears

  Understanding Ardra nakshatra - the lunar mansion of storms, transformation, and the effort that leads to growth.

  Jyotish

• Bala: The Ayurvedic Understanding of Strength

  What strength actually means in Ayurveda - the three sources of vitality and why genuine strength differs from borrowed energy

  AyurvedaFoundations

• Sankalpa: The Power of Resolve

  What distinguishes yogic resolve from ordinary intention - and why New Year's resolutions fail while sankalpa transforms

  YogaPractical

• Ekadashi: The Practice of the Eleventh Day

  The lunar fasting observance that weaves together Jyotish timing, Ayurvedic wisdom, and yogic discipline into a twice-monthly rhythm of purification.

  PracticalFoundations

• Chandra (The Moon): The Mirror of the Mind

  Understanding the Moon in Vedic astrology - the graha of mind, emotions, and the ever-changing inner world.

  Jyotish

• Tejas: The Radiant Essence

  The subtle fire that governs transformation, discrimination, and radiance - what it is, how it differs from agni, and why it matters

  AyurvedaFoundations

• Tapas: The Fire of Practice

  What discipline means in yoga - the transformative heat that purifies, builds capacity, and prepares the ground for freedom

  YogaFoundations

• Practice During the Holidays

  When life disrupts routine - how to navigate the tension between spiritual practice and seasonal celebration

  PracticalFoundations

• Surya (The Sun): The Soul's Light

  Understanding the Sun in Vedic astrology - the graha of the soul, vitality, authority, and self-knowledge.

  Jyotish

• Ojas: The Essence of Vitality

  The refined substance that underlies immunity, contentment, and radiance - what it is, how it is produced, and why it matters

  AyurvedaFoundations

• Svadhyaya: The Practice of Self-Study

  What self-study means in yoga - studying sacred texts and observing the mind, and why both are essential

  YogaFoundations

• Patience as Practice

  The Vedic understanding of time and effort - why lasting change cannot be rushed

  PracticalFoundations

• Ketu: The South Node of Liberation

  Understanding Ketu in Vedic astrology - the shadow planet of detachment, past mastery, and the path toward moksha.

  Jyotish

• Langhana: The Therapy of Less

  When reduction is the medicine - the Ayurvedic practice of lightening the body through fasting, exercise, and digestive support

  AyurvedaPractical

• Ishvara Pranidhana: The Practice of Surrender

  What surrender means in yoga philosophy - and how to practice it without requiring belief in God

  YogaFoundations

• The Guru-Shishya Relationship

  How traditional knowledge transmits through lineage - and why it matters for authentic learning

  YogaPractical

• Rahu: The North Node of Desire

  Understanding Rahu in Vedic astrology - the shadow planet of obsession, worldly ambition, and evolutionary growth.

  Jyotish

• Vyayama: The Ayurvedic View of Exercise

  Exercise to half capacity - the classical teaching on physical exertion and how it differs from modern fitness culture

  AyurvedaPractical

• Understanding Chitta: The Yoga View of Mind

  What chitta actually is, why it fluctuates, and how this understanding changes practice

  YogaFoundations

• The Practice of Rest

  Rest is a skill, not a collapse - learning to restore body, mind, and senses through conscious rest

  PracticalAyurvedaYoga

• Mercury (Budha): The Messenger Between Worlds

  Understanding Mercury in Vedic astrology - the planet of intelligence, communication, and the discriminative mind.

  Jyotish

• Mars (Mangala): The Force That Acts

  Understanding Mars in Vedic astrology - the planet of action, courage, energy, and the will to fight for what matters.

  Jyotish

• Venus (Shukra): The Teacher of Desire

  Understanding Venus in Vedic astrology - the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, and the wisdom that comes through experience.

  Jyotish

• Hemanta: Thriving in the Winter Season

  Why your body craves more food in winter, and how to work with intensified agni rather than against it

  AyurvedaPractical

• Jupiter (Guru): The Great Benefic

  Understanding Jupiter in Vedic astrology - the planet of wisdom, grace, expansion, and spiritual guidance.

  Jyotish

• Saturn (Shani): The Great Teacher

  Understanding Saturn in Vedic astrology - the planet of time, karma, discipline, and hard-won wisdom.

  Jyotish

• Sleep and Ayurveda

  Understanding sleep as one of the three pillars of health - when, how, and why we rest

  AyurvedaPractical

• The Nine Grahas

  An introduction to the nine planetary influences in Vedic astrology.

  Jyotish

• The Four Purusharthas: Life's Aims in Vedic Framework

  Understanding dharma, artha, kama, and moksha - the four goals that structure human life

  Foundations

• Imperfect Practice

  Why good enough is good enough - releasing perfectionism in spiritual and health practice

  Practical

• Building Slowly

  The power of gradual change and sustainable transformation

  Practical

• When to Seek Help

  Recognizing when self-care is not enough and professional guidance is needed

  Practical

• Reading Your Own Patterns

  Developing self-awareness through observation of body, mind, and habit

  PracticalAyurveda

• Relationships and Doshas

  Understanding yourself and others through the lens of constitution

  PracticalAyurveda

• Work and Dharma

  Aligning work with purpose while maintaining health and balance

  PracticalYoga

• Travel and Routine

  Maintaining balance when traveling - strategies for vata management on the move

  PracticalAyurveda

• Screen Time and Vata

  Understanding the impact of digital devices on vata dosha and finding balance

  PracticalAyurveda

• Autumn Practices

  Adapting diet, routine, and practice for the season of transition

  PracticalAyurveda

• Summer Practices

  Adapting diet, routine, and practice for the hot season

  PracticalAyurveda

• Spring Practices

  Adapting diet, routine, and practice for the season of renewal

  PracticalAyurveda

• Winter Practices

  Adapting diet, routine, and practice for the cold season

  PracticalAyurveda

• Evening Wind Down

  Ratricharya - the Ayurvedic approach to ending each day for restful sleep

  PracticalAyurveda

• Managing Energy

  Understanding and working with your vital energy throughout the day

  PracticalAyurveda

• Food Preparation Basics

  Simple principles for preparing food that nourishes body and mind

  PracticalAyurveda

• Building a Morning Routine

  Dinacharya - the Ayurvedic approach to starting each day with intention and balance

  PracticalAyurveda

• Vairagya and Abhyasa

  The twin pillars of yoga - non-attachment and persistent practice

  Yoga

• The Gunas in Practice

  Working with sattva, rajas, and tamas in daily life and yoga practice

  YogaFoundations

• The Kleshas

  The five afflictions that cause suffering - avidya, asmita, raga, dvesha, and abhinivesha

  Yoga

• Daily Practice

  Building and maintaining a sustainable yoga practice - the power of consistency over intensity

  YogaPractical

• Yoga and Jyotish

  The connection between yoga and Vedic astrology - timing practice and understanding karma

  YogaJyotish

• Yoga and Ayurveda

  The union of body and mind - how yoga and Ayurveda work together for complete health

  YogaAyurveda

• Meditation Approaches

  Dhyana and samadhi - the nature of meditation and the states of absorption

  Yoga

• Pratyahara and Dharana

  Sense withdrawal and concentration - the inner practices that prepare for meditation

  Yoga

• Pranayama Foundations

  The science of breath control - understanding prana, the nadis, and basic techniques

  Yoga

• Asana Principles

  Understanding asana in its original context - posture as a foundation for meditation, not an end in itself

  Yoga

• Yoga and Samkhya

  Understanding the philosophical foundation - how Samkhya metaphysics underlies classical yoga

  YogaFoundations

• The Yoga Sutras

  Understanding Patanjali's foundational text - the structure, key concepts, and wisdom of the Yoga Sutras

  Yoga

• The Eight Limbs

  Ashtanga Yoga - the eight-limbed path of classical yoga as outlined by Patanjali

  Yoga

• Remedial Measures

  The Jyotish approach to remedies - working skillfully with planetary energies

  Jyotish

• Jyotish and Ayurveda

  The sister sciences - how Vedic astrology and Ayurveda work together for complete understanding

  JyotishAyurveda

• Jyotish and Self-Knowledge

  The deeper purpose of Vedic astrology - understanding the soul's journey and life purpose

  Jyotish

• Annual Charts

  Understanding Varshaphal and Tajika - the solar return charts of Vedic astrology

  Jyotish

• Transits and Their Effects

  Understanding planetary transits - how current planetary positions affect the birth chart

  Jyotish

• Understanding Dashas

  The planetary period system - how karma unfolds through time

  Jyotish

• The Atmakaraka

  Understanding the soul significator - the planet that represents the soul's journey in this life

  Jyotish

• Yogas

  Understanding planetary combinations - the special configurations that shape destiny

  Jyotish

• Planetary Dignity

  Understanding exaltation, debilitation, and the strength of planets in different signs

  Jyotish

• Reading a Birth Chart

  An introduction to interpreting the Jyotish horoscope - how to approach the map of karma

  Jyotish

• The Nakshatras

  Understanding the twenty-seven lunar mansions - the starry backdrop of Vedic astrology

  Jyotish

• The Twelve Rashis

  Understanding the twelve signs of the Vedic zodiac - the qualities that color every area of life

  Jyotish

• The Twelve Bhavas

  Understanding the twelve houses of the Jyotish chart - the blueprint of life's areas and their meanings

  Jyotish

• Rasayana: Rejuvenation Therapy

  The science of longevity and rejuvenation - rebuilding vitality and promoting long, healthy life

  Ayurveda

• Beginning the Path

  Practical guidance for those new to these studies

  Foundations

• Understanding Panchakarma

  The five purification therapies of Ayurveda - what they are, how they work, and what to expect

  Ayurveda

• Shamana and Shodhana

  The two approaches to treatment in Ayurveda - palliation and purification

  Ayurveda

• Food as Medicine

  The Ayurvedic understanding of food as the primary medicine - how what we eat becomes who we are

  Ayurveda

• The 27 Nakshatras: Complete Guide to the Lunar Mansions

  A comprehensive reference to all 27 nakshatras - their symbols, deities, rulers, and meanings in Vedic astrology

  Jyotish

• Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Self-Massage

  The practice of warm oil self-massage for nervous system health, skin nourishment, and dosha balance

  Ayurveda

• Ayurvedic Food Combining

  Understanding viruddha ahara - incompatible food combinations that weaken digestion and create ama

  Ayurveda

• The Navamsa Chart (D9): A Complete Guide

  Understanding the navamsa divisional chart - its calculation, significance for marriage, dharma, and spiritual life

  Jyotish

• Ritucharya: Seasonal Routine

  How to adapt diet and lifestyle as the seasons change to maintain health throughout the year

  Ayurveda

• Sade Sati: Saturn's Transit Over the Moon

  Understanding the 7.5 year Saturn transit - its phases, effects, and how to navigate this transformative period

  Jyotish

• Tongue Scraping: Benefits and Practice

  The Ayurvedic practice of tongue scraping for oral health, digestion, and self-assessment

  Ayurveda

• Yamas and Niyamas with Real-Life Examples

  Practical applications of yoga's ethical guidelines - what the yamas and niyamas look like in modern daily life

  Yoga

• Yoga Nidra: The Practice of Yogic Sleep

  A complete guide to yoga nidra - the deeply restorative practice of conscious relaxation

  Yoga

• Dinacharya: Daily Routine

  The Ayurvedic science of daily rhythm - how to structure the day for optimal health

  Ayurveda

• The Tissue Layers (Dhatus)

  Understanding the seven tissues that form the body and how they are nourished in sequence

  Ayurveda

• Ama: Metabolic Toxicity

  Understanding the undigested material that accumulates when agni is weak, and its role in disease

  Ayurveda

• Agni: The Digestive Fire

  Understanding the transformative fire that governs digestion, metabolism, and all transformation in the body

  Ayurveda

• How They Connect

  The relationship between Ayurveda, Jyotish, and Yoga as complementary sciences

  Foundations

• The Doshas in Depth

  A deeper exploration of vata, pitta, and kapha - their subdoshas, locations, and functions

  Ayurveda

• The Six Tastes

  Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent - taste as medicine

  Ayurveda

• Understanding Vikriti

  Your current state of imbalance - how the doshas have deviated from their constitutional baseline

  Ayurveda

• Yamas and Niyamas

  The ethical foundation - restraints and observances for right living

  Yoga

• Pancha Mahabhutas: The Five Great Elements

  Understanding the five elements that form the building blocks of material existence in Vedic science

  Foundations

• Understanding Prakriti

  Your constitutional baseline - the unique proportion of doshas established at conception

  Ayurveda

• Understanding Your Constitution

  Prakriti and Vikriti - knowing your nature and current state

  Ayurveda

• Trigunas: The Three Qualities of Nature

  Understanding sattva, rajas, and tamas - the fundamental qualities that govern all mental and material phenomena

  Foundations

• What Is Jyotish

  The science of light - an introduction to Vedic astrology and its purpose

  Jyotish

• Doshas Overview: The Three Functional Principles

  Understanding vata, pitta, and kapha - the governing forces that maintain and disturb health

  Ayurveda

• What Is Ayurveda

  The science of life - understanding the ancient Indian system of medicine and wellness

  Ayurveda

• Grahas Overview: The Cosmic Influences

  Understanding the nine planets of Jyotish and how they pattern individual experience

  Jyotish

• The Vedic Worldview

  Understanding the philosophical foundation underlying these traditions

  Foundations

• What Is Yoga

  Beyond the poses - understanding yoga as a complete system for liberation

  Yoga

• Prana and the Subtle Body

  Understanding the vital energy that animates life and the subtle structures through which it flows

  FoundationsYoga

• Karma and Time

  How actions create consequences across time, and how Jyotish maps these patterns

  FoundationsJyotish

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