Food Sadhana

Food reflection

“One who does their meditation on these four pillars will never have disease.” Chakara Samhita The four pillars of life in Ayurveda are relationships, lifestyle, sleep and food. Ayurveda teaches us that a healthy balance within each of these categories allows one to physically and mentally function to one’s fullest potential.
During Ayurveda training this...

Thai Basil and Ayurveda

Here in Hawaii one can have a wonderful lanai garden. I have grown some amazing plants in pots including this Thai Basil, “Ocimum Bacilicum.” Many cultivars of basil such as “Genovese” are known for their presence in Italian dishes and Thai for its subtleties in curries. Medicinally, basil is an internal and external anti-inflammatory. It also has a high level...

Go gluten-free for weight loss? Think again

Going gluten-free has been all the rage for quite some time primarily because of the perceived notion it can induce weight loss. The funny thing is a gluten-free diet was never meant to be a weight loss diet. A gluten-free diet is a specialized way of eating for people with celiac disease, a hereditary condition, to prevent their body from responding to a protein...

Ayurveda on Pineapple

Recommended for the treatment of conditions such as digestive disorders, pneumonia and bronchitis, kidney stones and infections and worm infestations in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. This pineapple is from farmer's market in Kakaako near our downtown Yoga studio.

Masumi Muramatsu
Honolulu, USA
Posted Date : 18-08-2016
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Liliko'i, passion fruit & Plumeria ☆ Enjoy Yoga & Hawaii

Relaxation Effect ~Unwind your nerves as well as your mind, causing you to really feel relaxed.  Can also be recommended for digestive problems and enables along with indigestion as well as gastric problems. It is like YOGA! 

Masumi Muramatsu
Honolulu HI, USA
Posted Date : 04-06-2016
Credited to: Health Benefits times.com

Ayurveda in Daily Life ☆ Observe how food affects you

Self-inquiry, an essential aspect of any Ayurvedic lifestyle. “Listen to your body,”“Pay attention to how you feel after you eat different types of food.” Which foods make you feel healthy, vibrant, and strong? Which make you feel undernourished or bloated? Like the ancient yogis, use your body as a laboratory and conduct your own experiments. There’s a...

Ayurveda in Daily Life ☆ Roti Indian Bread

Indian flat bread, made from stone ground wholemeal flour.
Ayurveda Point: Grains are kapha increasing in general. They are nourishing and help in building tissues, increasing energy etc. (kapha qualities). The addition of ghee increases the kapha qualities even more, but ghee is tridoshic in general and is good for pittas and vatas pacification, in general....

Not every ghee is created equal

On ghee, its many benefits, and how to make your own: http://www.organicauthority.com/what-is-ghee-all-about-this-healthy-fat-and-7-ways-to-use-it-4-may-surprise-you/

Peggy Jubert
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Posted Date : 11-03-2016
Credited to: Organic Authority
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Ayurveda in Daily Life ☆Hawaiian Zabon, Pomelo ☆

Between 10 am and 3 pm, Citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit, orange, and tangerine) and pomegranate are better to be eaten before lunch, according to Ayurveda. Watermelon should be eaten strictly on its own between 11 am and 5 pm. Melon is a separate snack too, ideally between 9 am and 4 pm.

Masumi Muramatsu
Honolulu, HI
Posted Date : 18-02-2016...

Ayurveda Lunch-Honolulu Teacher Training ☆ Mung Beans-

Detoxifying Cleanse-a hint of the soluble and insoluble fibers in mung bean that literally scrape your colon clean. The humble and bland little bean is your passport to enjoy the rich and exotic flavors of India. Mung bean is a versatile legume that absorbs flavors of other spices and herbs, retaining their purity and vibrancy. They offer a mesmerizing bellyfull of contentment; a bowlful...