The seven wheels of life

Dear student: much is being said about chakras and energies centers. Here an introduction to them, we will study them more closely during the course and learn the proper techniques to clean and balance them.

Turmeric: the divine golden king to health and unity.

Turmeric is one of the main spices in Satya blends. All doshas can benefit from the wonders of this rhizome. Turmeric grows in tropical climates, and is harvested annually.

Turmeric is originally from southern Asia, where it was domesticated and used prominently for both medicinal and religious purposes. Turmeric is no longer found in a wild state, but it is believed to have been developed from the continual selection and cultivation of wild curcuma.

Spice formula to balance your dosha.

Our bodies can get weak and out of balance by age, harsh climate, illness or poor lifestyle. So you will be surprised how spices in the Siddha texts give plenty of medicinal formulas to enhance health and longevity.

Here is a recipe called Amukkura churnam; the formula addresses the six tastes as a way to balance any dosha. This mixture cures colic, hiccups, chlorosis, rheumatic diseases, insomnia, excessive internal heat and spermatorrhoea. It also relieves stress and strengthens a weakened nervous system. If the person is already strong, this mixture is an aphrodisiac for men.

Pumpkin Lucuma Cheesecake

This cooling lucuma cheesecake is ideal for summer days. It is refreshing for pittas and acceptable for vatta and Kaphas. Serves 4.

Lucuma the sweet spice of the incas

Lucuma, with its rich flavours of sweet potato and toasted maple, has seduced the sweet tastes of many.  This includes the Moche people of Andean Peru who, in pre-Colombian times, used to bury their families with the lucuma fruit.

Food and herbs to balance your body from radiation.

Radiation and other forms of radio waves have being affecting us for a time now and our life style is full of opportunities to be exposed to man made frequencies.

Even thought the physical body has a great power of adaptation and transmutation, it is a concern when we talk about the balance of our psyche.

GOLDEN MILK and the reproductive system

I love this drink in any time of the year, it is rejuvenative, calming and excellent drink to have as a snack.The turmeric act as an anti-inflamatory to the tissues and cleans out old fluids. It also helps to make the bones and joins flexible by breaking up calcium deposits. Ghee on the other hand, restores energy and vital fluids to the tissues and lubricates the joints.

The reproductive fluids are the most powerful fluids in the body and depletion on this fluids through sesual activity has an effect in the immune system, as well as our physical, mental and subtle energy.

Drinking golden milk before ( for woman) and after ( for man) of sexual activity can help to prevent the depletion of the vital fluids and keep the body's subtle energies in balance.

Wakame Sesame Seed Mixture

food from the sea

This is a lovely tonic that improves mineral balance, iron and iodine condiments aid in digestion and add extra vitamins and minerals to meals can be used instead of salt for flavoring sprinkle on grains and veggie dishes.

This rich powder is  low in sodium, and serve as a flavorful addition to your meal.

The oxalic acid in sesame seeds is neutralized by the soaking and roasting procedures, (oxalic acid can affect the joints, leading to or worsening the symptoms of arthritis)

Fifteen Minute green pea curry

Nature packs a lot of goodness in this small pea. Green peas are a low calorie, high protein food that give you lasting energy.
They have Vitamins A and C, preventing cancer.
They disolve clumps of red blood cells that would turn into blood clots.
Their iron content can prevent anemia. They lower cholesterol and prevent stroke.

Collard, chard and Kale Soup

The greens in this recipe are a perfect source of non-dairy calcium, protecting against osteoporosis.
Collards are an excellent source of Vitamin A, C, and fiber. They help protect against cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and other diseases of aging through its antioxidant properties.
These greens keep the immune system strong.