Ayurveda Principles

Ayurveda's approach to sexuality and sexual health. Maithun (sex) is considered one of the four basic needs of humans.

Understanding the eight branches or areas of Ayurveda

Ayurveda's attitude towards blood, purity and impurity

The human code of conduct as layed out by Charaka

Mere physical act alone is not enough to have an ideal child born. Certain pre-measures are necessary to be undertaken...

Natural urges are part of body functions. The urges are manifold. The consequences of suppression are disastrous...

Understanding the relationship of Doshas to body constitution

Dhatus are basic functional tissues of the body which cause body functions.

An introduction to the defining conceptual framework of Ayurveda and its understanding of the reigning forces in the body

The essence of human life according to Ayurveda

Understanding food groups in Ayurveda and their relation to Dhatus

How gender is chosen in conception according to ayurveda principles

The importance of seasons to Ayurveda

Kapha dosa is one of the three dosas. Kapha which contains water causes both good and bad effects such as building and demolishing, firmness and un-firmness, zeal and lethargy, knowledge and ignorance, strength and weakness.