Fitness fix
Mystic Yoga
The Ancient Way Ayurveda, the indigenous science of food and medicine recommends making food your medicine. And you could learn how with Mystic Yoga's programme, The Mystic Living, a 50 hour course that includes lessons in yoga and the basics of Ayurveda, customised to the needs of every individual participating in it.
Everyday Healing "In addition to introducing participants to basic concepts and terminology, we teach them disciplined eating, portion control, food combinations and how to detoxify and revitalise their body," says Saurav Maheshwari, 35, co owner. So, you could learn to make eight different kinds of drinks that together make for a rather effective detox routine or trump up a mix of herbs and spices.
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5 Ayurvedic tips you could include in your daily routine
1. Include pure ghee and honey in your winter diet. Moderate consumption helps balance the kapha dosha.
2. Take an inch each of raw ginger and raw turmeric, grate and boil together in water. Add a dash of black pepper and consume. It will help cleanse the body and fight aches and pains.
3. Half a tablespoon of mixed seeds white sesame, pumpkin, sunflower, flax and watermelon work best for your daily dose of essential oils.
4. Replace tea and coffee with fresh infusions made of
