In Ayurveda, snana is not just bathing—it is a daily practice designed to support circulation, stress balance, skin health, and immunity. When done correctly, it acts as a gentle reset for the body and mind, helping restore coherence rather than simply washing away dirt.

Not all smoke is harmful—but not all smoke heals either. Ayurveda recognised this long ago through Dhūpana and Dhūmapāna, practices that used medicinal smoke with precision and restraint. This article unpacks how intention, dose, and context decide whether smoke clears the system or quietly damages it.

Swedana isn’t just about sweating — it’s about opening blocked channels. When mucus, metabolic waste or doshic imbalance slows the body’s natural flow, warmth helps things move again. From steam for a blocked nose to a warm compress for cramps, Swedana uses heat to restore circulation, release stagnation and bring the body back into its natural healing rhythm.

Abhyanga is more than oil massage—it’s a ritual of love, science, and sensory intelligence. Learn how this daily practice nourishes your body and calms your mind.

Birth, life, and death coexist within your body, just like the colors of a drying leaf. Through Ayurveda, discover how Kapha, Pitta, and Vat