November dates are confirmed

Check Dr. Shalmali and Sunil Joshi's Schedule for November 2019!

AYURVEDA NUTRITION CLASS Saturday, October 5th

TIME: 9:00 to 2:00 INVESTMENT: US$40.00 LOCATION: NE Albuquerque, New Mexico One hour lecture on Basic Ayurveda Theory and how to apply in cooking. Hands out will be given but be prepared to take notes on even more information. This is a hands on class that will help you to make better and delicious choices for your menu. Class led by Dr.Shalmali Joshi B.A.M.S. (Shree Ayurveda College, Nagpur, Maharashtra,India) Dr. Shalamali Joshi specializes in both children's and women's

Food Tips

Yellow Mung Dal Here are some ideas about how to prepare mung dal in different ways. First, here’s the basic one-pot recipe: Put your pot over medium heat and add: 1 tsp. ghee ½ tsp. cumin seeds ½ tsp. turmeric powder 1/8 tsp. hing When the seeds are lightly browned add: 2-3 cups water (see below) ½ cup yellow mung dal, washed Simmer 30 to 45 minutes until the dal is very soft, then add chopped cilantro and mineral salt to taste. Sometimes it’s nice to have a thicker dal to p

Sharir indriye satva atma samyoge dhari jivitam iti ayu“

“Life is the conjunction of the soul, mind, senses and body.” - Charaka Samhita (Su. 1.42) Food Tips Heetam Ashniyat - eat what is good for you Ushnam Ashniyat - eat warm cooked food Snigdham Ashniyat - cook with ghee or oil Matravat Ashniyat - eat appropriate amount This quotation is from the Ashtanga Sangraha, and reflects the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in preparing and enjoying our meals. About Soy Products Soy itself is nourishing and beneficial for a vegetarian diet, and

Food Tips

Ginger Coconut Squash and Carrot Pie This is a great recipe that creates a tasty light meal that is excellent for spring and summer seasons. It requires a little more preparation, but it’s well worth it. First you will need to prepare the pie crust. Combine the following ingredients with enough water to make the dough firm and easy to roll. 1 ½ cups of spelt flour ¼ tsp salt ½ cup ghee Roll the dough out so that it is fairly thick and place in a pie pan. Then take one small b

The Digestive Process

Pachan is the Sanskrit word for digestion and proper digestion is the cornerstone to enjoying good health. There are numerous factors that influence our digestion. Certainly the quality of the foods we eat are one of the primary factors. We also need to be aware of our lifestyle, because it too can affect our digestion, especially if we are having a rough time managing our stress levels. In order for the foods we eat to be most efficiently processed we need to have balanced a

U.S.A. Memorial Day

Vinayak Ayurveda in Albuquerque, NM will be closed during Memorial Day week. Treatments scheduled prior to the 25th May will take place normally but no herb orders or scheduling will happen from the 25th until the 2nd of June. If you need to schedule or order please do so before Memorial Day weekend. Also, a kind reminder: Dr.Sunil Joshi will be in Albuquerque working with Panchakarma clients and new and follow-up patients. Filling up orders during this period (7th June to 14

Administrative Notes

If you still use checks to pay for your orders, please write them to Vinayak Panchakarma. We are only shipping orders paid by checks after we receive full payment for the invoice. If you need your order fast, call us and provide card number or simply leave your card on file. We no longer accept orders from balance holders. If you have a balance, you can contact us to zero your balance so you can order again. Thank you for your understanding! Vinayak Panchakarma vac@vinayakay

Ayurvedic Glossary

Abhyanga: Daily oil massage to increase circulation, decrease dryness and reduce vata aggravation. Abhyantar Snehana: Internal oleation. Part of Purvakarma it is specifically designed to liquify and dislodge ama from the dhatus. Agni: The element and universal organizing principle of conversion, light and heat. Agni Swedana: A procedure used to promote sweating and dilation of channels through heating the body. Ahara: The Ayurvedic knowledge of proper diet. One of the three p

LETS SOUP IT UP !!

Moong dal soup with vegetables ingredients moong dal- 1cup coconut milk- 1/2 cup ghee- 1tsp chopped broccoli florets- 1/2 cup zucchini - 1/4 cup carrots- 1/4 cup chopped leek leaves- 1/2 cup cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp ginger paste- 1/4 tsp turmeric- 1/4 tsp parsley- 1tsp mineral salt (orsa salt)- 1/4 tsp for taste Lets get started- Soak the moong and boil it in 2.5 cups of water and simmer it, till it becomes soft and keep it aside. Take a saucepan , heat up the ghee for 3-4 minute

Spring is coming

The season is changing, and the weather along with it. Temperatures vary a lot from day to day, spring winds are here, and the air is cold and dry. These are all qualities of vata dosha, and this increase in vata in the environment affects our bodies and minds as well. You may be experiencing symptoms of fatigue, moodiness, variable appetite or elimination, dry skin, or achy bones and muscles during this shift from winter to spring. So how do we keep vata dosha under control?

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