Category Archive for: ‘Health’
Finding Comfort in Discomfort by Chahna Gupta
When most people hear “yoga,” “breathwork,” or “meditation,” they think of stretching, relaxing, or calming the mind. But yoga is far more than a physical workout. Yoga is a spiritual science. Spiritual because it connects us with ourselves and something greater — whether that’s nature, …
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Step by Step to Wellness: How 7,000 Daily Steps Cut Major Health Risks
By Dr. Kavita Reddy Are 7,000 Steps a Day Enough to See Health Benefits? Do we really need to hit the 10,000-step mark every day to stay healthy? While that number has long been a popular benchmark, new research suggests a more attainable goal may …
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Dancing with Māyā: Why Beer Yoga Doesn’t Offend Me
By Chahna Gupta In the world of yoga, few things stir controversy like the words “beer yoga” or “puppy yoga.” For some, these fusions are blasphemous — a dilution of a sacred science. But for me? They’re part of the dance with Māyā — the …
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Food as Medicine: The Ayurvedic Way to Nourish, Heal, and Thrive
By Dr. Anjali Agarwal “When the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no use.” – Charaka Samhita In the ancient science of Ayurveda, food is not just nourishment—it is medicine. Every bite we take, every sip …
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My Soul-Awakening experience
By Raj Shah In March, I had the profound privilege of embarking on a transformative journey that began on an exceptional day—my birthday, March 20. The Brahma Kumaris Center in Miami offered a deeply enriching, in-person course as a unique birthday gift to myself. From …
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Doshas & Relationships: Understanding Compatibility Through Ayurveda By Chahna Gupta
In Ayurveda, relationships are seen as more than just emotional or physical connections—they are energetic bonds influenced by the unique constitutions of both individuals. Ayurveda categorizes human nature into three primary doshas (biological energies): Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas not only determine our physical …
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Is Makhana (Fox Nuts) Good to Eat Before Your Wedding?
By Chahna Gupta This December, I spent a magical month in India, surrounded by family, traditions, and of course, food. One snack seemed to appear in every household I visited: makhana, or fox nuts. Gently roasted with a touch of salt and black pepper, this …
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Let’s Celebrate the New Year at Life Market on Saturday, January 11th!
This January, join us at the South Florida Hindu Temple for Life Market, a celebration rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, where community, wellness, and culture come together. Taking place on January 11th, 2025 from 10 am to 3 pm, Life Market isn’t just …
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Nourishing Dreams: How Akshaya Patra’s Mid-Day Meals Empower India’s Future
In the heart of India, a revolution brews—not of swords and slogans, but of nutritious meals and the dreams they nurture. Akshaya Patra, a pioneering NGO, has transformed the mid-day meal concept into a gateway of hope for millions of children. This story focuses on …
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The Breath Bank: How Yogic Wisdom and Metabolic Science Agree on Longevity
For thousands of years, yogis have held an intriguing belief: You are born with a fixed number of breaths. Spend them quickly, and your life is shorter. Spend them slowly, and you extend your time. It’s a poetic way of saying something modern science now …
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