Wind tree

Watch the wind – it’s a tricky little fellow

Given my usual fascination with digestion, you’d be forgiven for thinking I mean that kind of wind.Ā  But, for once, I don’t.Ā  In this instance, I refer to vata, the ā€˜wind’ (or air and space) principle in your body and mind.Ā  It is one of the three doshas (vata, pitta Read more

Benefits of abhyanga massage

ā€œMassage is essentialā€ – now that sounds good

Abhyanga (Ayurvedic warm-oil massage) is not a luxury, it’s essential.Ā  That’s not from me, it’s from the ancient Ayurvedic texts: ‘Abhyanga should be resorted to daily.Ā  It wards of old age, exertion and aggravation of vata. Ā It bestows good vision, nourishment to the body, long life, good sleep, good and Read more

Avoid those germs, the Ayurvedic way

They’re here again.Ā  They’re back with a vengeance.Ā  The school term begins and bang, everyone starts ailing with colds, flu’s and stomach bugs.Ā Ā  Is it the weather? Is it the gathering of vast hoards of small, inhibition-less children in small buildings?Ā  What happens at this time of year to make Read more