Global Ganesha Chanting
The Spiritual Significance of Chanting Ganesha Mantras To support friends and families in these challenging times, Living Sattva is offering a #global #prayer session to Ganesha for removing all obstacles…
Support Your Conscious Expansion
In recent times, under the assault of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vegetarian lifestyle has come into focus and scrutiny. Vegetarians, a study was rumored to have reported, have less chance…
New Book introducing Hindu Temple
What Is the Hindu Temple Book About? It is a blessing to be raised in a #family, and in a #tradition that turns for #divine guidance and intervention in trying…
Is Jain food Sattvic?
Can Jain Food Be Considered Sattvic? A reader sent me this question: Is Jain food Sattvic? Jains are a #Hindu religious sect. They have a set of unique #lifepositivevalues they…
Creation Stories
Why Human Beings Are Drawn to Creation Stories Human beings have an eternal fascination with #creation. If there is nothing, we create stories to fill up the vacuum. Every human…
New books for Devi Navaratri
Sacred Sri Yantra is the 3-D representation of the Cosmic geometry Celebration of Devi Navaratri begins with intense spiritual preparation in the period called as Mahalaya Paksha. Why prepare? We…
Staying Slim on a Sattvic Diet
Sattvic diet is rich in vegetables (C) Living Sattva, 2020 My friend, who has been eating sattvic and vegetarian food for one week on a trial basis, had a question…
Sattvic Food Routine
During the online cooking session, my friend asked me, “Give me some examples of sattvic food routine.” A typical sattvic diet begins with detox regime. Choose any one of the…
Is Baking Sattvic?
Is Baking Considered Sattvic? A friend asked me this question: Is baking sattvic? I know we cannot use egg, but, is baking in general a sattvic activity? Pizza baked in…
Simple Sattvic Lunch on a Workday
This last week, my dear sister Masha and I did something fun together. It did not matter that she was on the west coast, and I live on the east…
A Recipe Makeover
A Recipe Makeover: From Comfort Food to Conscious Nourishment During the COVID-19 lockdown, when the world slowed down and kitchens became sanctuaries, my sister Masha from Russia shared a recipe…
Is Sattvic Food Tasty?
What Makes Sattvic Food So Delicious?Sattvic Food is tasty and supports your conscious growth A reader asked me this question: You make sattvic food without good things like onion or…
Is Instant Food Sattvic?
Which Instant Foods Are Considered Sattvic? During a conversation this week, my friend asked me a question: Is instant, ready-to-eat food sattvic? Since this requires a long answer, I am…
Sattvic Vegetables
A friend asked me this question, “Is it a fad, or is there anything called sattvic vegetables?” Thank you for asking this question. Like my #friend, I hope you will…
Sattvic Food for Healing the Gut
A friend has developed #ulcers as a side effect of some allopathic/ western medication she is taking for another condition. It is now time to #heal the ulcers. Sattvic diet…
Balancing Act with Sattvic Food
A reader wanted to know if the Sattvic diet had a focus on any food groups. Several popular diets promote Low carb diet, a No-fat diet, a Protein-rich diet, and…
Sattvic Detox Routines
A #friend who regularly detoxes asked, ‘Are there sattvic detox methods? If yes, how safe are they?” Yes! There are numerous sattvic #routines available for detox. This blog post helps…
Sattvic Activities for the Family and You!
Sattvic activities to try Why Sattvic Living Benefits the Whole Family Readers of Sattva Tattva #blog have asked for tips and sattvic #activities for the #family at this time of…
Eating for Conscious Expansion
What Does Conscious Expansion Mean Through Food? A reader of the #blog SattvaTattva sent me this question: You talk about sattvic food as supporting conscious expansion. What does it mean-conscious…
Coronavirus and Rasam
Understanding the Connection Between Coronavirus and Rasam Some friends received a picture via social media and reached out to me to find out if there is any truth in a…
Is Sugar Sattvic?
What Does a Sattvic Diet Say About Sugar? A reader of the Sattva Tattva #blog sent me this question: Is sugar sattvic? What are the best sugars for a sattvic…
Shivaratri Upavasa
As adults we usually fast daily. We give our stomach a rest for six to eight hours when we sleep at night. We break the fast in the morning with…
From Darkness to Light with Shiva
The Symbolism of Darkness and Light in Shiva's Teachings Sattvic lifestyle is embedded in a life positive and celebratory framework. Celebrations on the Earth mirror celestial events such as the…
Iron-rich Sattvic foods
Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency A friend who was diagnosed with anemia inquired, “What sattvic foods are rich in iron? Can I maintain a balanced diet with iron-rich sattvic…
Bonding through Kolams
In a land flooded by sunlight and warmth, winter brings in an unfamiliar stupor and slowing down. As people living in the Western hemisphere have experienced intense withdrawal with decrease…
Cultivating Joy: Focus on Sattvic Lifestyle
Why Daily Rituals Are the Foundation of Lasting Joy Daily rituals that bring eternal joy are foundations to Sattvic lifestyle. Sattvic lifestyle or conscious living supports intentional living. These intentions…
A Sacred Space at Home
A Sacred Space at Home: The Significance of a Personal Altar in a Sattvic Lifestyle A personal altar is a cornerstone of the sattvic lifestyle, offering a sacred and serene…
Celebrating Celestial Dance
Nataraja. Picture courtesy Spiritual Benefits of Honoring Shiva’s Celestial Dance The longest day of the winter, which falls on the full moon night of Marghazi or Dhanur month is celebrated…
Artful Beginnings
Starting everyday with a creative activity can keep you cheerful, sharp, and happy throughout the day. Making kolams every morning is a part of sattvic routine for many Hindus, usually…
