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How did a new documentary about the home of the oldest medical system at the foothills of the Himalayas see the light of the day? The Abode of Ayurveda had the premiere on September 23, 2021 in Prague, a week later in Bratislava. Its creator, Kritartha Brada, describes the origin of the movi…

When the morning sun touches the peaks of the Mahabharata mountain range in Nepal, a world that seems to have stopped in time begins to awaken. In the higher elevations of the Himalayan foothills, where the air is clearer than crystal and every breath brings a feeling of physical and mental puri…

At five o'clock in the morning, when the first rays of sunlight begin to appear over the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas and the valleys are still covered in thick fog due to high humidity, Nepalese collector Mohan Bandhari carefully sets off up a narrow mountain path. Every movement require…

The plant kingdom is connected to the human nervous system through our sensory perception and mental consciousness. That is why Ayurveda distinguishes the properties of herbs according to six basic tastes, which include: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.

In Ayurveda, the autumn season is marked by vata dosha, the element of air and ether. After a hot summer characterized by the predominance of pitta (fire and water), comes a season that promotes in us all that is cool, light, dry and mobile. To balance these tendencies, it is advisable to eat a…

Autumn increases energy of Vata Dosha, which can make us feel unstable, anxious and insecure. Incorporate a simple ritual into your daily routine to bring you back into balance and boost your immunity during the cold season.

If you are looking for a quick, tasty, and extremely satisfying dessert or sweet treat that will brighten your day and warm you up with its pleasant flavor, then these warm ginger balls are just the thing for you. This dish is incredibly easy to prepare and does not require any complicated cooki…

Ayurvedic medicine involves both making a correct diagnosis and determining the appropriate treatment (chikitsa) to heal the physical body, mind and consciousness.     

Each person has an innate combination of three bioenergies, or doshas, ​​which shape the body both physically and mentally, creating their unique individual constitution. All health problems originate actually due to a permanent imbalance or significant deviation of these doshas.

High-quality body oils containing Ayurvedic herbs complement traditional Ayurvedic care for good psychosomatic condition of the body. Their regular use contributes significantly to the restoration, preservation and strengthening of health and vitality.

Appropriate diet (ahara) and lifestyle (vihara) are integral parts of Ayurvedic therapy to correct the disturbed psychosomatic balance of the body and are necessary to maintain our individual constitutional balance of the three doshas that ensures our health.

Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic approach to human health. Its treatments include oil therapies or snehana, which regenerate and rejuvenate the skin, reduce feelings of tension and stress, contribute to physical relaxation and mental health of all three doshas.