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Bhakta rice using basmati rice in a rice cooker

Automatic rice cookers are a great kitchen convenience, but if you've tried to use them for brown rice the results may have been tough, chewy and dry. Here's how to get great results with bhakta rice that is super-easy to digest!

Mamsa Dhatu - Muscle System in Ayurveda

Mamsa Dhatu refers to the 3rd tissue in the evolution of the dhatus in Ayurveda. This tissue governs muscles, tendons, skins, and various excretions of the body. Our focus is on the increase and decrease of the mamsa dhatu in relation to emaciation, weight loss, and weight gain. emaciation and weight loss can be closely tied to Mamsa dhatu because it is closely tied with Earth and Fire and its manifestation in the body.

The Yogic Mind

By Sandra Corder, Ayurveda Counselor

In the hierarchy of “being”.  At the top, of course are Purusha and Prakruti – one directs existence and the other the creative force of action.  Next is Mahad or Buddhi, which cosmic intelligence, then the Ahamkar, or ego.  At this point in this hierarchy, there is a branching between subtle and gross.  Subtle being Sattva, and gross being Tamas with Rajas sliding between the two.                  

How to use Herbs and Spices in your Kitchen

What is an herb or a spice? What is the difference. Why is local more important imported? lets talk about turmeric, kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves), cumin, garam masala, and chili powder, nutmeg, sage, rosemary, and star anise.

About NIVAS

Narayana Institute is a religious college that offers accredited Ayurveda classes & other Vedic classes both online and in person. We also operate a Sliding Scale Ayurvedic Wellness Center in Gainesville, & Alachua offering custom herbs and occasional free events. Our online classes and Ayurveda courses are affordable, flexible, and designed for busy individuals. Classes start Sept 2024.

Daily Routine

Daily Routine is one of the lifestyle modifications suggested to bring balance to our body and mind. The idea is to synchronize our internal clock to the cycle of the sun during a 24 hour cycle. Read more.

Other courses

We offer other courses both in traditional Vedic arts and sciences as well as in other areas contributive to mind/body wellness in the current day.

Ayurveda courses

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Narayana Institute of Vedic Arts and Sciences

. Narayana Institute of Vedic Arts and Sciences is a religious institution dedicated to teaching ancient Vedic arts and sciences based on Hindu Vedic scriptures of ancient India.