Elemental Care Clinic

21/12/2024

is a powerful tool to calm the mind, reduce stress, and improve focus. If you're new to meditation, here’s a simple step-by-step guide to get started:

1️⃣ Choose a Quiet Space
🏡 A peaceful corner of your home, office, or even outdoors, where you won't be disturbed.

2️⃣ Sit Comfortably
🧘‍♀️ Cross-legged on the floor, on a cushion, or on a chair with your feet flat on the ground with your back straight but relaxed.

3️⃣ Position your hands
👌 Dhyan mudra/Gyan mudra/Vayu mudra, or intercrossed fingers in relaxed praying posture.

4️⃣ Close Your Eyes
😇 To reduce distractions.

PS: If closing your eyes doesn't help, you may try the following:
1. Focus on the tip of your nose (warning: can cause a headache until you get used to it)
2. Candle flame gazing (warning: might cause you to tear up until you get used to it)
3. Focus on a point on the wall

5️⃣ Focus on Your Breath
👃 Breathe naturally paying attention to the sensation of air entering and leaving your nostrils, or the rise and fall of your chest.

6️⃣ Observe, Don’t Control
💭 Watch your thoughts come and go like clouds. Don't judge. If your mind wanders, gently bring your focus back to your breath.

7️⃣ Start Small
🕑 Begin with just 5 minutes a day. Set a timer so you’re not constantly checking the clock. Gradually increase the duration as you get more comfortable.

8️⃣ End with Gratitude
🙏 When you finish, take a moment to reflect on how you feel. Express gratitude for taking time for yourself.

🔍 For better focus:

♈️ Light an incense stick
❗️It helps to stabilise the wandering mind as Gandha tatva (the power of smell) has the inherent property of Prithvi Mahabhoota, which provides support and stability.

😶‍🌫️ Cover yourself with a blanket:
❗️ Restrict the contact of wind against your body. Vayu tatva can lead to instability of the mind.

🎧 Use Guided Meditation
❗️If sitting in silence feels challenging, use a meditation app or a guided audio to help you stay focused.

Always remember:

🗓 Practice Consistently
✔️ Meditation is most effective when practiced regularly. Aim for the same time each day to build a habit.

⏳️ Be Patient
✔️ Meditation is a journey. Don’t aim for perfection!

06/11/2024

✨ Embrace Nature, Feel the Luxury ✨

Transform your skincare ritual with our premium herbal soap collection – a sensory journey with nature’s finest ingredients. Each soap is a unique experience, crafted to nurture and refresh your skin.

💧 Glycerin: Loaded with Vitamin E for soft, deeply moisturized skin.
🌱 Aloe Vera: Heal and hydrate with nature’s remedy.
🌹 Rose: A romantic touch, rich in antioxidants.
🧖‍♀️ Duplex: An indulgent ritual of elegance with Vitamins C & E & Frankincense-Lavender combo.
☀️ Anti-Tan: Protect, revive, and glow naturally with coffee and cinnamon.
🌼 Chandan: Divine calm and soothing freshness with Shea butter & Sandalwood.
🍂 Skincare: Ultimate Ayurvedic remedy with warm, earthy rejuvenation by Neem, Tulsi, Bhringraj and Haldi.

Let each lather bring a little more beauty, serenity, and natural luxury into your day. 🌿✨

🚫 No palm oil used in making of the products.


Which one appeals the most to you?

04/11/2024

In Ayurveda, Ritusandhi is the critical juncture between two seasons when our bodies need special care to adapt to changing energies and prevent imbalances. Transitioning from Sharad Ritu (autumn) to Hemant Ritu (early winter) requires conscious lifestyle changes to maintain balance in body and mind.

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✨ Key Tips for Sharad-Hemant Ritusandhi:

1. 🥙🫒 Adjust Your Diet: Start eating warm, nourishing foods with Madhura (sweet) rasa with mild blend of Amla (sour) and Lavana (salty) rasas to pacify Vata, and not let Pitta aggravate. Include seasonal and regional produce like pumpkins, carrots, and sweet potatoes in your diet. Eat fruits like apples, pears, pomegranates, and oranges. Include little amount of "ghee" in your diet and avoid excessively hot, spicy, and oily foods to prevent Pitta aggravation. In short, eat less of chakli and chivda, more of laddoos and chirote! 😉

2. 💆‍♀️🍵Hydrate and Lubricate: Start drinking warm herbal teas like ginger, tulsi, liquorice (jyeshthamadh) or cinnamon. Take Abhyanga (oil massage) with warm oils, such as sesame or almond oil, to balance Vata and protect the skin from dryness. Avoid using chemical soaps. Rely on herbal handmade soaps and ubtan powders to lock in skin moisture. Use a good herbal moisturizer & lip balm.

3. Focus on Strengthening Immunity: Add Tulsi and Guduchi (Gulvel in Marathi) for immunity and respiratory health. Make use of spices like turmeric, ginger, and black pepper to warm the body and aid digestion. Make use of respiratory masks while on the road to protect yourself from the harmful smog (smoke+fog) in the city.

4. Exercise & Routine: Engage in gentle yoga and pranayama early in the morning to stabilize Vata and enhance circulation. It will keep you feeling fresh and energetic throughout the day! Maintain regular sleep patterns; aim to sleep early to balance the seasonal Vata influence. Avoid late nights (something unavoidable in Thane/Mumbai); it causes both Vata & Pitta to aggravate!

5. Mental and Emotional Health: Go on nature trails. Practice meditation to keep the mind grounded. Engage in activities that bring joy and calm to reduce the restlessness that Vata season may bring.

28/10/2024

🌾 Happy Vasubaras! 🌾

On this auspicious day, we honor cows as a symbol of prosperity and nurturing – just as Ayurveda teaches us to nurture our bodies and minds for holistic well-being. Cows are not only revered for their gentle nature but are also treasured in Ayurveda for their nourishing benefits.

🌿 Panchagavya is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation made from five ingredients derived from cows, each believed to have therapeutic properties. The five constituents are:

1. Cow Milk – Nourishing and soothing, cow's milk is used in Ayurveda to balance Vata and Pitta doshas.

2. Cow Ghee – Clarified butter, known for promoting digestion, enhancing immunity, and supporting cellular repair.

3. Cow Urine – Traditionally used for its detoxifying properties, supporting kidney function and enhancing immunity. Modern research has also proved it has anticancerous effects.

4. Cow Dung – Often dried and used in rituals and external medicines for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

5. Cow Curd – Curd supports gut health, may prevent constipation and aid digestion upto a certain extent.

Together, these ingredients in Panchagavya are believed to cleanse, rejuvenate, and enhance overall health, embodying the principles of holistic healing in Ayurveda.

Let’s celebrate today by giving gratitude to nature and practicing kindness and nurturing towards all living beings. May you and your loved ones be blessed with health, happiness, and abundance!

27/10/2024

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26/10/2024

Diwali isn’t just about outer illumination; it’s also a beautiful reminder to nurture our inner health and harmony. In Ayurveda, true wellness means balancing our doshas and creating harmony within ourselves and our surroundings. 🌱

Bring light to your mind, body, and soul this Diwali! 🌸🌿
What's your favourite routine of these 3?

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Avail great discounts on our winter packages this Diwali! From Abhyanga massage to Shirodhara & lot more...

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