Just like we have the three Doshas that govern our body and its functions, there are three forces of nature called Gunas that govern our mind. But how do you know which Guna primarily governs you? Your primary Guna is something that can determine your quality of life as per Ayurveda, and also tell you a lot about how other people perceive you. Take this quick quiz to find out! 1. What do you like eating? a. I like anything that's been cooked at home. b. I like spi...

We spoke about the Gunas of the mind in our previous posts and also elaborated in detail the three Gunas – Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. We also mentioned that it is possible for all human beings to increase or decrease a certain quality of the mind based on their eating habits and lifestyle. Ayurveda says that one can attain the state of Sattva through 1) Aahara, or the food we take in – this includes all the sensory perceptions also that we take in through our sense organs, and 2) Viha...

We all know what kind of food makes us lose weight and what makes us put on weight. But have you ever noticed how eating some kind of foods makes us feel nice and happy, while some others make us feel heavy and lethargic? Yes, food not only has an impact on our body but on our mind as well. Actually, food can also determine our mood. Seeing a nice plate of butter chicken and naan might make us happy on seeing it… But after finishing it? Not so much, right? We have already explained about...