Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
May 20, 2025
Sukhdevsinh Kamariya, Sreekanth V M Sreekanth
The Gheranda Samhita is a classical Sanskrit text on Hatha Yoga, renowned for its systematic and practical approach to yogic discipline. Unlike other traditional texts that focus primarily on philosophy, it outlines a unique sevenfold path, emphasizing Shodhana (Purification), Asana (Postures), breath control Pranayama (Breath control), Mudra (Energy control), Pratyahara (Sense withdrawal),...
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
April 20, 2025
Mamta Vijay
Background: Consciousness (Chaitanya) has played a significant role in Indian philosophy and modern neuroscience. The Taittiriya Upanishad relies on Pancha Kosha (the Five Sheaths) to explain human existence from the physical plane to the transcendental realm. Western neuroscience uses cognitive and neurological frameworks to study Consciousness, but Vedantic philosophy links these sheaths to...
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
April 10, 2024
G S Soujanya Soujanya, D.N. Likhita Likhita, Vidyalakshmi Vidyalakshmi
Sleep is crucial for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. It plays vital role in various physiological and cognitive functions. As per Ayurvedic sciences, Nidra is one among the three pillars of life1 and also Adharaneeya vega2. Nidra is one which helps to attain longevity, memory, intelligence and freedom from disease, youthfulness, excellence of lustre, complexion, voice, optimum...
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
July 19, 2023
Minal Belsare, Vidya Wasnik, Sumeeta S. Jain
Yoga is the ultimate act of harmony between one’s physical existence and spiritual conscience. In the Vedas, “Yoga” was used to designate a union or connection between various objects. These practices Of Yoga aim to control and perfect both the physiological and the psychological processes and functions. Dhyana is taken up in Yoga practices and is means to Samadhi. The concept of Dhyana is...