Remedy· Teas & Decoctions
Tulsi & Ginger Kadha
A warming black-pepper and ginger decoction with tulsi, for a loose cough and a heavy chest in the cold months.
Read itTea or drink · 10 min to make
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- Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
The Three Doshas
Vata, Pitta and Kapha — what the three doshas actually describe, and why Ayurveda treats the imbalance rather than the person.
- Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
Vata — the Dosha of Movement
Dry, light, cold and mobile. What Vata governs, the signs it has risen, and why warmth, oil and routine are the usual answer.
- Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
Pitta — the Dosha of Transformation
Hot, sharp and penetrating. What Pitta governs, how it shows when it runs high, and why the answer is cooling and moderation.
- Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
Kapha — the Dosha of Structure
Heavy, cold, slow and dense. What Kapha holds together, why it settles in the chest in winter, and what shifts it.
- Practice· Pranayama
Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Alternate nostril breathing without any holding of the breath — the calming, balancing practice most people mean when they say Nadi Shodhana.
Pranayama · Beginner · 5 min
Practice· PranayamaBhramari (Humming Bee Breath)
A long hum on each exhale, often with the ears closed — the most immediately calming practice here, and the one to use at night.
Pranayama · Beginner · 5 min