The Power of Healing Books
Everyone needs healing at some level. An athlete needs healing for the aching muscles. A child needs healing for the aching bones during growth spurts. A grandmother who lives alone…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
