guna: This term means quality or attribute.  It describes a fundamental stable energy which is the nature and essence of any substance.  Thoughts, feelings and similar subtle energies are considered as substanceRead More…

Ayurveda: The Eternal system of life knowledge from an ancient culture of India.  It defines life as a combination of mind, body, senses and spirit.  Its aims are to heal the sickRead More…

yoga nidra: state of complete physical inertia coupled with retention of mental awareness.

Vishnu:  Hindu god, the Embodiment of life preservation.

takra: a blend of churned yogurt, water and spices; also sometimes known as “buttermilk.”

surya namaskara: a group of yoga postures known as the sun salutation.

satmya: the body’s habitual response to the mind’s habit.

purushartha refers to the four aims of life according to Buddhist Ayurveda: Dharma – life purpose, duty, seeing Truth Artha – resources of money, food, clothing, shelter, medicine, time, and energy KamaRead More…

netra tarpana: treatment for insomnia, submersion of the eyes in oil or ghee. Also see netra basti.

yukti: the principle that treatment is a coalition of many parts, an effect produced from many essential causes.