![]() Sleep is sacred. Ayurveda reveres sleep (nidra) as one of the three pillars of health (trayopastambha), alongside proper diet and balanced energy management. When sleep is deep and uninterrupted, the body rejuvenates, the mind clears, and prana (life force) flows harmoniously. Yet, in today’s overstimulated world, restful sleep often feels elusive. Ayurveda offers profound wisdom to cultivate a nourishing sleep sadhana—a nightly ritual that invites deep rest and inner balance. The Ayurvedic Perspective on Sleep According to Ayurveda, sleep is governed by the doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—which influence our sleep patterns and challenges. When sleep is disturbed, it often reflects an imbalance in these energies:
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![]() Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, places digestion at the heart of well-being. According to this time-honored tradition, it is not just what we eat but how we combine our foods that influences digestion, assimilation, and overall health. The concept of food combining (viruddha ahara) is deeply woven into Ayurvedic wisdom, emphasizing that the right pairings enhance vitality, while improper combinations can create toxins (ama), leading to imbalance and disease. The Intelligence of Agni At the core of Ayurvedic food combining is agni—the digestive fire. Agni is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. When agni is strong, digestion is smooth, and ojas (vital essence) is nourished. When agni is weak or burdened by incompatible foods, digestion slows, and toxins accumulate, manifesting as bloating, lethargy, or long-term disease. Ayurveda recognizes that different foods have distinct energies, tastes (rasa), post-digestive effects (vipaka), and heating or cooling properties (virya). When combined correctly, these elements support digestion. When improperly paired, they confuse agni, leading to incomplete digestion and metabolic strain. |
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