
20.04.2018
The realms of Spirituality and Perfumery place incense on a high pedestal of intrigue and exclusivity. But, it is not that difficult to incorporate incense into daily living.......
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13.04.2018
We love the Sun for its reassuring warmth and positivity. At the same time, we are (rightly) wary of the tell-tale signs of prolonged sun exposure.....
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06.04.2018
Ayurveda is essentially Feminine in its essence. It is an extension of the primal Goddess, which nurtures, self-rejuvenates, self-heals, and gives creative form and shape to omnipresent Prana.....
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30.03.2018
In Ayurveda, Doshas are a functional representation of the Panchamahabhutas, or Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Jala (Water), Prithvi (Earth), and Akash (Space).
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23.03.2018
When you cultivate a garden as a recreational distraction from your otherwise chaotic life, you take out time for physical exercise, and a much-needed digital detox. The somewhat fixed routine of sowing seeds....
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16.03.2018
It has been a while since Kama Ayurveda has launched 4 new products together. After meticulous research, conceptualising, and planning, we are very pleased to introduce new Face Cleansers for acne-prone and sensitive skin, a Face Cream for sensitive skin, and an All Natural Makeup Remover.
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08.03.2018
Indian mythology speaks of Shakti the Supreme Goddess. She is a creative force, giving Life and Form to her counterpart Shiva’s transcendental, omnipresent Energy. This Women’s Day, Kama Ayurveda has a message for women everywhere....
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01.03.2018
Holi is the mood-uplifting festival of colours that, marks the onset of Springtime in India. As per the Hindu calendar, it falls in the lunar month of Phalguna. In 2018, Holi arrives on the 2nd of March.
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23.02.2018
Holi is a special time of year at Kama Ayurveda. An inspirational collaboration with New Delhi-based NGO Prabhat, has led us to a beautiful way of giving back to Mother Nature.
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13.02.2018
As is sometimes the case with human relationships, an over-dependence on certain beauty rituals and products, out of sheer habit, can be bad for health. When we hoard things and stick to them simply because we have done for a long period of time, we tend to overlook ....
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09.02.2018
It can be difficult to choose a ‘personal’ gift, for someone - you run the risk of getting it wrong, of misunderstanding their personal tastes. Especially, when it comes to someone’s beauty/personal grooming regimens.....
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02.02.2018
On the subject of fragrant love making the world go round, let us remember the contributions of the ‘Indian Cupid’ Kama, or Kamdev, the God of Desire. Accompanied by his wife Rati, the Apsaras, and Vasanta, the Spring Goddess, he would roam the forests, and strike unsuspecting victims using arrows...
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26.01.2018
Sipping on your favourite blend on a nippy winter night, or even a cozily warm winter afternoon, is like shrouding yourself in an emotional comfort blanket. Besides satiating the craving immediately, drinking the right tea improves your mood, helps you relax at the end of a trying day....
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19.01.2018
In everyday language, people refer to insomnia and the occasional bouts of sleeplessness interchangeably, but they are not the same. Insomnia is more ‘long-term’ sleeplessness - something that has become habitual - to the point of becoming a disorder which therefore...
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12.01.2018
Ayurveda states that Vata is the predominant dosha during winter. Every human body has Kapha, Pitta, and Vata elements in their constitution. Every dosha is a combination of natural elements, and Vata is characterised by air and space. When out of sync......
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05.01.2018
The tastier alternative to layering up in the winters, is cooking a deliciously healthy dish that has wonderfully body-warming properties. In Ayurveda, food can be divided into cooling, warming or neutral groups depending on its effect on our body temperature. In winter, our body ...
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29.12.2017
Warming foods are often misunderstood as food that is heated to a certain temperature and cooling foods as the ones that need to be frozen. But according to the time-honored knowledge of Ayurveda, food is classified as warming or cooling .....
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26.12.2017
It is a common sight in homes, shops, and churches during Christmas time – a thatched shed-like structure, topped off by a bright, glittering star, with figurines of a female in blue and white, a male in shepherd’s clothing next to her, and that of a little baby nestled in the hay.....
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22.12.2017
Did you know that Christmas trees and gifts are really a German tradition that was made popular by Queen Victoria in 1840s? Back then, an engraving of the Royal family celebrating Christmas with a beautiful tree and gifts made it a rage with the British populace and this trend then became popular among the Americans as well......
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15.12.2017
The aesthetic impact of your personal and professional environment, has an important psychological role to play; in terms of how you assess your innate sense of balance, concentration and contentment. Keeping this in mind, there are some easy to procure, easy to grow...
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08.12.2017
Each season in Ayurveda holds special significance in how it affects our mind and body and there is great emphasis on the need to practice ‘Ritucharya’. Literally meaning ‘Routine of the Seasons’, Ritucharya is the principle of Ayurveda that helps in keeping the mind and body healthy through the changing seasons.....
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01.12.2017
Neglect of certain body parts just because they’re not usually visible, or are insignificant according to you, is a tell-tale sign of lackadaisical personal grooming. And laziness in this department tends to be rather predominant during the winters because a lot gets hidden under oversized sweaters..
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24.11.2017
Preparing for a destination wedding can be quite stressful, time consuming and intimidating. It may well feel like you’ve crossed the first leg of challenging obstacle race, when you pack all your bags and eagerly make your way to the destination wedding location of your dreams....
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17.11.2017
Every bride is her own kind of beautiful, accentuated by her unapologetic, self-assured aura, and comfort in her own skin. And, for every kind of bride......
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10.11.2017
With Yoga gaining global acceptance, this ancient practice has found its way into the fitness routines of millions across the world. However, Yoga is far from just another fitness fad that builds flexibility and strengthens muscles. The ultimate purpose of Yoga is to help one attain a state of true consciousness and wellbeing....
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03.11.2017
These days when cleansing is again becoming a longer, more indulgent process, there’s a huge need a product that’s completely soap-free and natural. Our Mridul Soap-free Face Cleanser is powder cleanser that goes above and beyond the call of duty .....
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27.10.2017
Neem, (Margosa/Indian Lilac), Holy Basil, Aloe, Amla (Indian Gooseberry), Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver & Sandalwood: A few of the time-honoured Ayurvedic ingredients that are household names now. As genuine interest in ......
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20.10.2017
Festivals in India are larger than life and extraordinary. While the extravagance of these festivities is a treat for the eyes, it also exhausts & taxes our body, mind and soul....
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17.10.2017
Diwali is the festival of enlightenment. It urges us to light every corner of our mind and soul. Even the tradition of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, together......
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11.10.2017
Regardless of regional variations, Diwali is a time for exuberant excitement for some and contemplative resolve and prayerfulness for others. Either way, it’s an opportune time to plan new beginnings.....
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06.10.2017
Essential oils couldn’t be more simply named, few things are as effortlessly self-explanatory. However, the underlying meaning is quite deep....
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29.09.2017
Ayurveda is an approach of creating tried and true balanced prescriptions that can be used on even the most gentle & delicate skin. ....
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22.09.2017
Most of us focus on the face and forget the body. Therefore, sometimes even if your face is clear and radiant, the skin on your body is another story - dry, patchy and prone to breakouts.....
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15.09.2017
The ancient science of Ayurveda teaches us that holistic well-being is based on the harmonious balance of meditation, physical activity, our environment and food. In Ayurveda, food is recognised as the source of energy for our body and is divided into three kinds of food groups – ‘Tamasic’, ‘Rajasic’ and ‘Sattvic’. ...
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08.09.2017
Food, people, language, fragrance and the sheer beauty of the new destination is all that should accompany us back from any travel escapade. Beauty woes if any, should never make it to the stories of a globetrotter. But when you fly half way around the world or tick that road trip off your bucket list, the sun, the heat and humidity tag along too...
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05.09.2017
Engraved in our vedas, this Sanskrit shloka was written some 5000yrs ago. But the potent truth of this philosophy rings true today, more than ever before. Today, our new-age fitness gurus, celebrities and influencers are waking up to Surya namaskars and ending the day with small nutritious meals that provide nourishment to both the body and skin....
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23.08.2017
The Monsoon may not look as beautiful on your hair and skin as it does in poetry. From untameable hair to extraordinarily oily skin, the humidity in the air can have some extreme side-effects. Not to forget the surprise breakouts that show up just as the rains come in. At Kama Ayurveda, we have matchless Monsoon protection for your skin and hair...
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04.08.2017
The thread that still holds the knot of your childhood secrets together. The string that has your precious memories weaved in. The companion that was always there for you but never in your way. The friend that walked holding your finger, but never held you back...
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01.08.2017
Only you saw. His dream to scale the cradle walls before eyeing the corner office. Her will to take the first baby step before standing up for her ambitions. His first argument for an extra piece of chocolate. Her fighting spirit that earned her captaincy of the boy’s cricket team.
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27.07.2017
In Ayurveda, this tree is believed to be the nurturer of life, beauty and eternal health. In fact, simply sitting under this tree is said to have a calming effect on your senses, while balancing the breathing cycle. Its inner bark has been used for aromatherapy and its strong woody aroma makes it ideal for beauty and wellness like fragrances, bath and body cleansers...
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21.07.2017
The secrets to radiantly beautiful skin seem to be hidden in some of the most deceptive ingredients in our homes that are now known to be superfoods. Sprouts, nuts and legumes are now recognized as pods of eternal radiance and many of our everyday spices are...
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17.07.2017
The answer is yes - Ultraviolet rays can’t differentiate between an adult and a child. Children’s skin especially is still developing and is extra sensitive to the immediate environment. Given their active outdoor regime,...
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11.07.2017
To be or not to be in the sun, is a question that is literally making the earth go around. There are enough and more studies on how exposure to Sun is good for the bones and great for the hair and skin. And then there are studies that hint at irreversible damage caused by overexposure to the Sun. At Kama Ayurveda, we believe a bit of both hold ...
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05.07.2017
Sunscreen is the backbone of skincare. There’s no point investing in beautiful face cream or serum, if you don’t protect your skin from the sun. And if you have this first step as part of your daily regimen, there are many other things that you can do to boost your beauty ritual and the quality of your complexion.
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28.06.2017
Once upon a time, the rains smelled of romance and summers of a carefree holiday. However with the onset of Motherhood every season took on a different meaning for me. Summers meant umbrellas, and strange smelling de-tan remedies. Monsoons turned into house arrest for my twins with burning neem leaves........
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27.06.2017
People have a love/hate relationship with sunscreen. We love it because sun protection is the first line of treatment against wrinkles, open pores, pigmentation, basically all signs of ageing. But we hate it because of the tacky texture and the huge number of chemicals in it. That said, you can apply the most expensive serums and night creams but if you're not ....
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19.06.2017
Make sun protection a priority. It is the first line of defence against signs of ageing including fine, lines, wrinkles, open pores and pigmentation. In fact, sun protection is so important that skin specialists are often quoted as saying that if there’s one essential they would suggest for better skin, it would be the regular use of sunscreen.
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16.06.2017
Every Father was once a man busy chasing his dreams. But one day he learned that balancing a newborn’s head needed more care than fixing balance sheets. Changing the baby's diaper became more important than finding a new job. Reading to a toddler became more fruitful than training the brightest interns. And raising kids was the more gratifying job than creating an empire.
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07.06.2017
Fathers are beautiful. When they nurse our bruised egos and show us the greatness in failure. When they fuel our yearning for perfection and help us spring back, if we fall short. When they teach us to laugh and laugh the loudest at ourselves. Fathers are beautiful, because they are the strength in our love.
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31.05.2017
Legend goes that The Queen of Kings as Cleopatra was famously called, enchanted the denizens of city of Tarsus, much before they actually laid their eyes on her. Her ardour for all things beautiful resulted in her travelling up the river Cydnus in a barge, decorated and scented with perfumes and essential oils like Patchouli and Jasmine......
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