Discover the Ancient Wisdom of Healthy Dining this Winter Season!
With winter here, there are a lot of celebrations. You may not be craving hot soup and hearty meals. But what if you choose to reset your health by selecting…
Global Ganesha Chanting
To support friends and families in these challenging times, Living Sattva is offering a #global #prayer session to Ganesha for removing all obstacles on May 15th. Future sessions will be…
New Book introducing Hindu Temple
It is a blessing to be raised in a #family, and in a #tradition that turns for #divine guidance and intervention in trying times. When we are tested, we need…
Is Jain food 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 adhere to, such as Ahimsa (non-violence),…
Creation Stories
Human beings have an eternal fascination with #creation. If there is nothing, we create stories to fill up the vacuum. Every human emotion is tied to a story. All searches,…
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…
A Recipe Makeover
My sister Masha, from Russia, shared a COVID baking recipe with me. Working from home is an opportunity to rest and do some self-care while working. She made cottage cheese…
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 Activities for the Family and You!
Sattvic activities to try Readers of Sattva Tattva #blog have asked for tips and sattvic #activities for the #family at this time of self-quarantine. Some have asked for activities for…
Eating for Conscious Expansion
A reader of the #blog SattvaTattva sent me this question: You talk about sattvic food as supporting conscious expansion. What does it mean-conscious expansion? How is it different from eating…
Why Sattvic food?
Sattvic food is significantly different from eating organic food or produce. It is not the same as ayurvedic food. Understanding sattvic food encourages more in-depth thinking and grounding with the…
Iron-rich Sattvic foods
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 foods? How to ensure that I…
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
Daily rituals that bring eternal joy are foundations to Sattvic lifestyle. Sattvic lifestyle or conscious living supports intentional living. These intentions are set into action through a series of daily…
A Sacred Space at Home
A personal altar is an integral part of a sattvic lifestyle. Inviting and connecting with the cosmic energy is a part of the daily Hindu routines. Connecting with the divine…
Celebrating Celestial Dance
Nataraja. Picture courtesy The longest day of the winter, which falls on the full moon night of Marghazi or Dhanur month is celebrated as Thiruvadirae, Arudra Darisanam. Dedicated to Shiva,…
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…
Much Healthier Than Meat
Lot of times, people tell you that without meat you will be deficient in iron. I have spoken to numerous people and I can tell you this is an important…
Turmeric 101: Beyond First Aid
Having #turmeric in the kitchen is like having gold. There is no other ingredient in any kitchen that is as versatile as turmeric. Turmeric has a whole pharmacy packed…
Secrets of 6 Sacred Foods for Sattvic Living
Recently, our Guru Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Swamiji gave two simple guidelines for sattvic living and lifestyle. The first guideline is to incorporate 6 sacred foods in our diet everyday. Second…
Upavasa: The Oldest Technique for Healing
Upavasa is a sattvic practice with many health benefits. This post describes some type of upavasa and their benefits.
Navaratri: Celebrate Divine Feminine Energy
Celebrate Divine Mother in all her glory during Navaratri.
Remarkable Secrets of Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are remarkable in multiple ways!
Approved Sattvic Upavasa plans: The last one is the unbelievable!
Reading the last few blog posts on fasting and feasting, you might have had a question. Since Upavasa does not mean abstaining from food, what is the easiest way to…
No-Cook Cookbook Giveaway
It is summer time and vegetables are available in plenty. Chances are that you have some access to farmer’s market or organic vegetables. You could also be growing your own…
Feasting and Fasting: The Paradox of Sattvic lifestyle
My son asked me the other day, “Mom, why do you fast every week?” “That is out of my love for Krishna,” I said. I was referring to beloved Divine…
One Amazing and Authentic Sattvic Beauty Secret
A reader asked me if there was a simple, special, sattvic skin care routine to enhance the ‘glow’ of the face everyday. Yes, there is. From the context of the…
