Holistic Harmony: Navigating Navratri Upvas with Ayurveda

Introduction: In Ayurveda, the ancient system of holistic medicine, Navratri is not only a time of spiritual celebration but also a period of cleansing, rejuvenation, and detoxification. Fasting, or upvas, during Navratri, aligns with Ayurveda’s principles of maintaining the balance between the mind, body, and spirit. This sacred practice, when approached correctly, can help reset the digestive system, boost energy levels, and bring clarity to the mind.

This guide will explore the Ayurvedic perspective on Navratri upvas, providing practical tips on how to stay healthy, fit, and energetic during the fasting period.

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Yoga and Hypertension

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Hypertension is also called “High Blood Pressure” is a serious medical condition. It happens when the force of blood pumping through your arteries is too strong.

When your heart beats, it pushes blood through your arteries to the rest of your body, when the blood pushes harder against the walls of your arteries, your blood pressure goes up. Your blood pressure may be different at different times of the day. It is usually higher when you first wake up, after you exercise or when you are under stress.

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Pranayama will boost your immune system.

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Pranayama is not a mere breathing exercise aiming at introducing extra oxygen into the lungs, pranayama utilizes breathing to influence the flow of prana (vital life force) in the Nadis or energy channel. It trains the lungs and improves the capacity of the respiratory system immensely. When you are stressed out your internal environment is unbalanced and bacteria and viruses start attacking the body. Did you know? Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) reduces stress levels and fights against anxiety to boost the immune system. Through regular practice of pranayama, you can supercharge your whole body. Check out the following pranayamas to boost your immune system.

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Ayurveda For Healthy Lungs

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Respiration is one of the vital systems of our body, which is involuntarily supplying oxygen to the body to feel energetic and lively. As per Ayurveda, Prana is a sub-type of Vata dosha, and responsible for inhaling oxygen from the outer environment. The inhaled oxygen is balanced by exhaling carbon dioxide with the help of Udana, another sub-type of Vata dosha. Such involuntary mechanism reciprocates throughout life, and thus, it is necessary to maintain healthy respiration lifestyle to avoid any respiratory-related diseases.

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