Monsoon season is a much-anticipated reprieve from the intense heat of summer, bringing with it a refreshing coolness and the soothing sound of rain. However, this season also presents unique challenges for hair care. Increased humidity and persistent dampness can lead to frizzy hair, dandruff, and hair fall. Thankfully, Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, provides holistic solutions that are particularly effective during the monsoon. In this comprehensive guide, we explore why Ayurveda is im...

The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. As we come together with family and friends to savor festive delicacies, we create cherished memories. However, for many, this period also triggers a sense of guilt associated with overindulgence. But what if we could enjoy our favorite festive treats without feeling guilty, all while aligning our choices with the principles of Ayurveda? The answer lies in the art of Ayurvedic mindful eating. In this comprehensive guide, we will e...

Winters according to Ayurveda is a Kapha season (for late winter or Shishir; though early winter or Hemant is Vata) and is cold, chilly with moisture in form of fog, mist and snow. It is generally a period of lethargy with a seasonal tendency towards loneliness.   It is believed that winters is essentially a period to direct your energies inwards and use this period to relax, reflect and repose to retrieve all the spent energy over the year and revive for the next one. It is also a cruci...

Have you ever read about Cork Yoga Mats and wondered if this is something you should invest in? Why choose them over the regular (and cheaper!) PVC yoga mats available abundantly in the market? What about quality and performance? Durability? And so many more unanswered questions! Look no further as we, at UrbanMuni, bring to you a quick summary of what these mats are all about and why you could consider replacing your regular PVC or Latex rubber mats with the Cork ones. 1. Safe for Pl...

Known for centuries, ancient Ayurvedic Herbs are extensively used by practitioners in their holistic healing approach to help cleanse our body, defend us against diseases and help balance our body, mind and spirit. These herbs find diverse applications including in nutrition, YOGA and meditation, Aromatherapy, massage, and therapeutic oils. 1. Aswagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Also known as Winter Cherry, Aswagandha is anti-diabetic, anti-pyretic (fever), anti-microbial and anti-b...

Corporate workplaces are crumbling with workers feeling exhausted, and stressed – mentally, emotionally and physically, and un-happy with the ever-increasing workload, economic insecurity, and consequent sleep deprivation and physical inactivity. COVID-19 has further demonstrated the need for not only robust healthcare systems, but also healthy individuals wherein individuals with chronic health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, and compromised immune systems) have shown to be a...

As described in Ayurveda, our body comprises of seven dhatus or tissues (Saptdhatus), namely Blood or ‘Rakta’ Plasma or ‘Rasa’ Fat or ‘Meda’ Muscle or ‘Mamsa’ Bone or ‘Asthi’ Bone-Marrow or ‘Majja’ Reproductive fluid or ‘Shukra’ These Dhatus are nourished by the food we eat and a wrong diet interrupts our metabolism and tissues do not get ample nourishment. For instance, dry skin and fatigu...

Corporate workplaces are crumbling with workers feeling exhausted, and stressed – mentally, emotionally and physically, and un-happy with the ever-increasing workload, economic insecurity, and consequent sleep deprivation and physical inactivity. COVID-19 has further demonstrated the need for not only robust healthcare systems, but also healthy individuals wherein individuals with chronic health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, and compromised immune systems) have shown to be a...

Ayurvedic Immunity Promoting Measures  (Source: Ministry of AYUSH, GoI - https://www.ayush.gov.in/) ...