Keep Moving Forward

Subscribe

health

the miracle cure: how to heal your body and mind

the miracle cure: how to heal your body and mind

Once upon a time, in a small village tucked away in the mountains, there lived a wise old woman named Mama Eka. Mama Eka was renowned for her herbal remedies and healing touch, and villagers from far and wide would seek her out for their ailments. One day, a young

what is ashwagandha?

what is ashwagandha?

Across the deserts, plains, and mountains of northern India, there’s one herb that has been gathered for more than 6,000 years to be used in cooking, religious rituals, and in Ayurvedic medicine. The name of this versatile herb is Ashwagandha. Its botanical name is Withania somnifera, and it’

key insights on yoga and pranayama (4/4)

key insights on yoga and pranayama (4/4)

* When the breathing becomes deep we become calmer and in tune with the inner tranquility within us. We are able to soothe our mind and gain better control over our body. * “The restless monkey breathes at the rate of 32 times a minute, in contrast to man’s average 18

key insights on yoga and pranayama (3/4)

key insights on yoga and pranayama (3/4)

On pranayama (breathing exercises) * Pranayama basically translates to the control or regulation of Prana (breath). * In ancient Indian scriptures, Prana is referred to as the life force; without Prana, there is no life. All our biological functions are directly or indirectly related to our breath. * Pranayama is akin to a

key insights on yoga and pranayama (1/4)

key insights on yoga and pranayama (1/4)

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” — The Bhagavad Gita “Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul.” — Amit Ray Here are some key insights on the subject of yoga and pranayama that’ll inspire you to develop

avoid the western diet at all costs

avoid the western diet at all costs

A major cause of poor health in the developed world, whether we like it or not, is the Western diet. Research studies all around the globe have shown that people who avoid this type of diet as a general rule also avoid its associated health risks. In the 1930s, a

focus on your diet, not the nutrients

focus on your diet, not the nutrients

If you really want to get in shape this year and/or improve your overall health, it’s best to avoid the “Western diet.” Numerous research studies have shown that people who avoid this type of diet as a general rule also avoid its associated health risks. Here’s why

exercise pays excellent dividends

exercise pays excellent dividends

According to a research study involving 17,000 Harvard alumni, it was reported that every hour you exercise adds another three hours to your life. That’s an amazing return on investment (ROI), right? It has been established that around 50% of overall health status is determined by our daily

pranayama - importance and benefits (2/2)

pranayama - importance and benefits (2/2)

A consistent practice of Pranayama makes our lungs stronger and improves our blood circulation enhancing our health and our life span. The exercises in respiration help us fill lungs to their maximum capacity. The rich oxidation that we get nourishes different parts of the body while the deep exhalation helps

pranayama - brief introduction (1/2)

pranayama - brief introduction (1/2)

Pranayama basically translates to the control or regulation of Prana (breath). In ancient Indian scriptures, Prana is referred to as the life force; without Prana, there is no life. All our biological functions are directly or indirectly related to our breath. Pranayama is akin to a purification process both for