Eating for Harmony: A Simple Guide to Sattvic Diet and the Energy of Food
In both Yoga and Ayurveda, food isn’t just fuel—it’s a form of consciousness. What you eat influences not only your body, but your mood, clarity, energy, and even your sense of purpose. This is where the concept of the three gunas—sattva (harmony), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia)—comes in. A sattvic diet is one of the […]
Mental Nourishment and the Three Gunas in Yoga & Ayurveda
In both Yoga philosophy and Ayurvedic psychology, the Three Gunas of sattva, rajas, and tamas are considered the fundamental energies or qualities that govern all of nature, including our minds and behaviour. These qualities (gunas) are constantly in motion, shaping not just our physical tendencies, but also our thoughts, emotions, and overall state of mind. […]
