Ancient Wisdom
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The 5 External Elements Within Us
In the ancient healing science of Ayurveda, the five elements are discussed like philosophical concepts. The elements are the basic principles of the Universe . . . and they represent the primary components of all living things.
17 Reasons Why Ghee Is The Ultimate Ayurvedic Superfood
Modern science has finally gotten around to proving the physical and mental health benefits of eating ghee that our ancestors figured out centuries ago.
Your Simple Guide to Winter Foods + 4 Delicious Recipes
Do you know which foods are best to eat in winter? Or are winter foods making you wonder what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? The winter foods dilemma lies in the fact that food is available to us both in and out of season.
How To Dry Brush Your Skin in 10 Easy Steps
You may not know this, but dry brushing the skin has long been a part of Ayurveda's cleansing philosophies. Ayurveda believes that your skin is an organ of elimination, just like your kidneys, liver, and colon, especially because it is so porous.
Ashwagandha: How the "Smell of a Horse" Can Heal You
In Sanskrit, ashwagandha means "the smell of a horse", indicating that the herb holds the strength of a stallion, and has traditionally been prescribed in ancient Ayurveda to help people strengthen their immune system after an illness.
A Natural Approach To Sciatica
"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind.
How to Use Your Heart to Heal Your Mind and Body
The heart is a muscle about the size of your fist. It lies behind and to the left of your breast bone . . . and pumps about 6 quarts of blood 12,000 miles per day. Your heart works tirelessly, propelling life through various blood vessels, arteries and veins of the body.
Use the Ancient Art of Sage Cleansing into Your Home and Get Rid of Negative Energies
Just the idea of clearing negative energy may look like decidedly new age, but it has been around for thousands of years. In the article today, we will present you how to use smudging in your spaces – and for self-care.
Study Reveals: Frankincense With Its Mystical and Medical Powers Proven As A Powerful Antidepressant
The resin from the Boswellia tree also known as Frankincense or olibanum has been found to help our body in more ways than just mental health.
The Final Lesson Buddha Left For Humanity Before He Died
Buddha, which means one who is awake, left his followers a great message for humanity before his death.
8 Pieces Of Buddhist Wisdom That Will Reconstruct Your Life
Regardless of your religion/beliefs, these 8 pieces of Buddhist wisdom will transform your life! Get your Buddhist bracelet now!
Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
"Today we can see many different forms of Buddhism, such as Zen and Theravada Buddhism. All these different aspects are practices of Buddha's teachings, and all are equally precious; they are just different presentations." - Kelsang Gyatso Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world.
Fortune Favors The Bold
"Fortune always favors the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself." - P. T. Barnum A famous proverb, ‘Fortune favors the bold’ delineates that one should not be afraid of taking on a path which scares one. It means that one should be bold in the pursuit of one’s dreams.
Mantras & Vibrations
The Mystical Energy of Flowers
The custom of giving flowers goes back for thousands of years. The allure to a flower is in the idea that they are like us, because they are alive, temporary passengers on an exciting ride. Yet they are also attached to parts of nature that we never experience.
Ancient Facts You Didn’t Know About Flowers
“When the flower blossoms, the bee will come.” - Srikumar Rao All through history, flowers have been used for a lot of things. People use flowers to signify compound emotions, like fidelity, remembrance and love.
How The Moon Was Named
Nearly every planet in our solar system and their own moons have names derived exactly from Roman and Greek mythology.
Hold Hematite in Your Hand For True Power
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” - Lao Tzu The ancients knew of ways to master this power by connecting to, rather than destroying nature around them. In the modern world, conquering Amazon rainforest and depleting natural reserves is seen as humans being powerful.
You Are What You Think
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.” - Buddha When Buddha said this, I imagine him under his Bodhi tree, with the wisdom of his words radiating around him like a golden light.
The Ancient Eightfold Path
An Ancient Tip To Keep Us In Stride
When we’re feeling down or troubled we find it hard to relax. We fill our mind with so many “What If’s” so that instead of focusing on a resolution, we let ourselves get blown away by negativity. Guess where that gets us? Nowhere.
The Sound of The Universe In Two Letters
Om has been said to be the sound of the universe. According to the ancient Hindu Mandukya Upanishad, “Om is the one eternal syllable of which all that exists is but a development.
The Ancient Way To Stay Balanced
Feeling meh? Watch out, your Chakras may be out of sync. This ancients believed that the chakras are the incredible energy of the universe found within us. We have 7 Main Chakras, each one corresponds to major organs and is also connected to our emotional and spiritual being.
An Ancient Guide To Elephants
In ancient cultures around the world, the elephant is one of the most revered animals. “Gentleness and harmlessness are his front legs; simplicity and celibacy are the hind legs.