Introduction: When Lower Back Pain Becomes a Daily Struggle Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints today, affecting people of all ages. Long working hours, poor posture, stress, lack of movement, and lifestyle disorders make it especially prevalent in urban settings like Singapore. While painkillers and temporary therapies may offer short-term
Introduction to the Art of Ayurvedic Scalp Massage In Ayurveda, scalp massage is more than just relaxation—it is a therapeutic practice that nurtures both body and mind by reflecting and restoring internal balance. At Om Ayurveda, scalp massage is considered a sacred art. The techniques are intentionally designed to strengthen hair follicles, calm the nervous
Introduction to Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Balance Ayurveda views the mind and body as deeply connected, with stress and emotional strain often linked to imbalances in the doshas, especially Vata and Pitta. In Singapore’s fast-paced lifestyle, long work hours, and constant screen exposure, stress, anxiety, and sleep problems are on the rise. Shirodhara, a deeply
Living an Ayurvedic Life in a Fast-Paced City like Singapore In the middle of Singapore’s buzzing cityscape, where deadlines, digital screens, and fast meals dominate-our body and mind can quickly slip into imbalance. Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old science of life, offers a simple yet profound solution: live in harmony with your natural rhythms. You don’t need
Introduction to Ayurvedic Approach to Skin Health Ayurveda views the skin (Twak) as a mirror of inner health. Radiant skin is a result of balanced doshas, strong digestion (Agni), proper detoxification, and a calm mind. Singapore’s unique tropical climate, hot, humid, and coupled with constant air-conditioning creates a challenging environment for skin health. 5 Common
Originating from the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, which translates to “knowledge of life,” Shirodhara is a Sanskrit term composed of two words: “shiro” meaning head, and “dhara” meaning flow. Together, they describe the continuous pouring of warm herbal oil or other liquids onto the forehead in a rhythmic and steady manner. The Process: Shirodhara
Navarkizhi is a form of sweat inducing massage treatment. It is called “Shashtika shali pinda sweda” in Sanskrit and “Njanavarkizhi” in Kerala Ayurveda practice. This “sweda” or fomentation is done using milk and rice. It is processed with medicinal plants (herbs) root and a special type of rice that is navar rice which is harvested
To maintain the health of a healthy person Ayurveda provides guidelines an Ideal Daily Routine called “Dincharya” and Seasonal routine called “Rutucharya”. The uniqueness of these routines is that it is in Harmony with nature’s daily and yearly cycle, respectively. DINCHARYA (IDEAL DAILY ROUTINE)What is Dinacharya? Dinacharya (दिनचर्या) refers to the ayurvedic daily routine recommendations that
Aim of Ayurveda –“Swasthasya Swasthya RakshanamAturasya Vikar Prashamanam cha!” The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy person and to cure the disease(s) of the sick person. Thus, Ayurveda focuses on maintaining one’s health and not just freedom from physical diseases. Ayurveda’s definition of health –Sama dosha sama agnischa sama