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According to Maharishi Ayurveda, bathing is an important part of your daily routine and a therapeutic activity that can deliver numerous benefits to the body and mind. A relaxing therapeutic bath in the morning is thought to soothe aching muscles, relax the mind, open pores, and deliver moisture to the body's tissues. What better way to start your day?

The benefits of a therapeutic bath have been enjoyed for thousands of years. Bathing has always been considered an extremely sacred activity in India. In Mohenjo Daro, archaeologists exploring the Indus Valley Civilisation discovered a large …

Beautiful, smooth, glowing skin can be yours whatever your age, provided you take into account four key elements: nourishment, rehydration, detoxification and stress management. Maharishi Ayurveda can help you with beauty and aging using herbal skin remedies.

Nourishment

Your skin should be nourished from the inside and outside, all year round. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, dietary adjustments will improve your skin and nourish it from the inside. Pay attention to your skin, body type, and seasonal dietary guidelines to get the balance right.

The following dietary recommendations are a …

The practice of aromatherapy is simply the use of fragrant oils in a therapeutic way. From adding lavender bath oil to your evening soak to lighting scented aromatherapy candles in your home, aromatherapy is used by millions of people all over the world on a daily basis. You may already be using aromatherapy without even realising it! There are no complex techniques to master; if you don't want to create your own oils you can purchase ready-made aromatherapy essential oils.

Aromatherapy has been utilized for thousands of years. The Egyptians used it for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The …

The key to achieving true beauty, inside and out, is to give equal attention to the body, mind and spirit. Too often, people concentrate on only one of the three, assuming that will be enough. Don't worry—it might sound like a lot to take on, but in actual fact Ayurvedic natural beauty care tips make it incredibly straightforward.

Let's start with something simple: your breathing. This may seem like a no-brainer, but do you breathe correctly? Yes, believe it or not - there is a 'right' and a 'wrong' way to breathe! Take a minute to concentrate on your breathing. Most people take shallow …

When it comes to skin care tips, the first thing you need to know is less is more! Let your skin breathe as much as possible. So many beauty products and cosmetics contain chemicals that can dry out the skin, increase sensitivity and trigger allergic reactions. Think about how you would treat a baby's delicate skin; you wouldn't overload it with harsh products and toxic chemicals, so why do that to your own? Maharishi Ayurveda recommends cutting out synthetic products and going back to nature to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

These skin care recipes from Maharishi Ayurveda are an excellent …

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According to the Council of Maharishi Ayurveda Physicians, hair and nails come from the same place—both are formed from the same kind of bone tissue transformation. Of the three types of hair (kesh, the hair on your head, lom, the fine hair on your arms and legs, and samasru, all over body hair), kesh or head hair is the most significant in relation to beauty and general health and wellbeing. Nakh (nails) originate from the same place as kesh. You may be surprised to know that Ayurvedic experts consider kesh and nakh to be waste products! However they are unique in that they tell us a lot …

If you are suffering from uncomfortable or painful foot problems, you are not alone. Millions of people, all over the world, experience foot problems at some point in their lives. This is hardly surprising, when you think about how much feet are used on a daily basis. Most people are guilty of failing to take proper care of their feet. If you can relate to this, why not consider a natural foot care regimen to keep yours in tip-top condition?

Start with these basic foot care tips, which are really easy and quick to implement:

• Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes. A good fit means having a …

Abhyanga massage is Ayurvedic full-body self-massage, which is recommended as a daily treatment to support both the mind and the body. In addition, there are other therapeutic massages, some of which utilize Ayurvedic massage oil, that help address a wide range of health issues.

Warm Scalp Oil Massage

To invigorate the scalp, revive the hair, improve mental clarity and balance the emotions, Maharishi Ayurveda recommends a warm scalp oil massage. Traditionally, the herb used in this oil treatment is Brahmi, which is known as a "Medhya" herb (meaning it helps to focus and soothe the mind, …