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 undertake an Upavasa? This blog post provides some models of Upavasa that you can undertake. Goal of Upavasa Upavasa, from a sattvic perspective, can mean […]

Step into a world where nourishing the soul and nourishing the body blend seamlessly. In our fast-paced lives, the quest for spiritual renewal has led many to embrace sattvic living and fasting as paths to inner harmony. In this article, we delve into the profound connection between sattvic living, fasting, and spiritual renewal, exploring how […]

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 vegetables. You can enjoy many of these vegetables without cooking them. Each vegetable has its own natural taste. This natural taste causes us to like […]

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 Lord Krishna. “Then, why do you fast for Krishna’s birthday too?” This conversation had me thinking about the confusion around this topic. I fast when […]

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 keeping a beautiful skin, we need to understand some of the basic properties of the skin. Watch this video to understand more about your skin. […]

More Secrets from the Sattvic Kitchen: The Golden Body Scrub for Naturally Radiant Skin Walk into a beauty store, and you’ll find shelves filled with expensive body scrubs promising soft, glowing skin. But have you ever asked yourself what those tiny beads, artificial fragrances, and preservatives are actually doing to your body? If you wouldn’t […]

From the Sattvic Kitchen: The Amazing Healing Powers of Turmeric Open almost any Indian kitchen cabinet, and you will probably find a small container of turmeric. But have you ever wondered why this golden spice has remained a part of daily life for thousands of years? Is it simply for color and flavor, or could […]

Scientists are studying turmeric and discovering more and more remarkable properties of this spice. In many instances, the scientific studies are validating what was passed on by generations of practice, repeated by grandma’s in India and labelled as Grandma’s wisdom. The earlier blog post (link here) details the two most essential ingredients of a Sattvic […]

Beauty Aids from Your Sattvic Kitchen: Natural Skincare That Starts at Home Modern beauty shelves are packed with products promising glowing skin, thicker hair, and youthful beauty. But have you ever turned the bottle around and looked at the ingredient list? If you cannot pronounce half the ingredients, should they really be part of your […]

Life revolves around the sun. When sun comes out, flowers bloom. We hear birds sing. We spend more time outdoors. It is also the time we look inwards and decide to make some changes. As a result of one such introspection episode, my close friend asked me, “What is the single thing I can do […]

Conversationally, a friend who practices #yoga #vegetarian #lifestyle, remarked, “….anyway, sattvic lifestyle is all about food…” “Why do you think so?” I asked. I was curious about how she reached this conclusion. “Because you talk a lot about eating right, sattvic food.” “Food,” I explained, “is a start. Sattvic lifestyle is more than food.” I […]

Sattvic Food: Habit or Choice? While talking about my food choices, a friend once asked me, “Are your food restrictions a choice or a habit?” At first glance, it might seem like a simple, casual question. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it’s actually a profound inquiry. It opens […]