EXPLORING AYURVEDA: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN WELLNESS
Ayurveda, is an ancient Indian healing modality that offers profound insights into harmonizing body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in the belief that true health is achieved through balance and harmony with nature, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to well-being that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago.
Understanding Ayurveda
At the heart of Ayurveda lies the concept of the doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—which represent the three fundamental energies that govern the body and mind. Each individual has a unique constitution, or Prakriti, determined by the predominant dosha(s) present within them. Understanding your Prakriti is key to achieving optimal health and vitality according to Ayurveda.
Weaving Ayurvedic Principles into Daily Life
Incorporating Ayurvedic principles into your daily routine doesn't have to be daunting. Simple lifestyle adjustments can make a world of difference in promoting balance and well-being. Here are some practical tips to get you started:
Mindful Eating
Embrace the Ayurvedic approach to food by choosing whole, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Focus on incorporating all six tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent—in each meal to satisfy your body's needs and maintain balance. We love this Jicama Salad with Snow Peas, Avocado, and Watercress by Divya’s.
Daily Routine
Establishing a consistent daily routine, or Dinacharya, helps align your activities with the natural rhythms of the day. This may include practices such as waking up early, tongue scraping, oil pulling, and meditation to promote physical and mental well-being. We like to start the day by using our Empower Blend during meditation to awaken and invigorate the senses.
Herbal Support
Explore the healing properties of Ayurvedic herbs and spices, such as turmeric, ginger, ashwagandha, and tulsi. Incorporate them into your cooking, teas, or as supplements to support overall health and vitality.
Yoga and Meditation
Cultivate mindfulness and connection with your inner self through practices like yoga and meditation. These ancient disciplines not only strengthen the body and calm the mind but also help balance the doshas and promote spiritual growth. Our Blend Chakra oil is a wonderful aromatic accompaniment to these practices with energetics that help balance masculine and feminine energies.
Self-Care Rituals
Nourish your body, mind, and spirit with Ayurvedic self-care rituals, such as Abhyanga (self-massage) with warm oil, dry brushing, and gentle detoxification practices like Panchakarma. Add a few drops of one of our Chakra Oil blends from our Chakra oil set as a treat to invigorate the senses.
Our Founder’s thoughts on Ayurveda:
Very early on in my wellness journey, I discovered Ayurveda, and I found it a very beautiful and nourishing approach. Embracing the practice of Dinacharya, or daily routine, brought a sense of rhythm and harmony to my life that I had been missing. Incorporating simple yet powerful rituals like waking up early and meditating became anchors of stability amidst life's chaos. And let's not forget the magic of Tulsi tea and aromatic spices like turmeric and ginger—each sip and sprinkle connecting me to my ancestral roots and the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda. Through these practices, I found not only physical vitality but also a deeper sense of connection to myself and the world around me.
Tara Gangadharan, Founder, Thara Sacra
Embrace the Wisdom of Ayurveda
Incorporating Ayurvedic principles into your life doesn't require a complete overhaul of your routine. By making small, intentional changes and listening to your body's innate wisdom, you can experience profound shifts in your overall well-being. Embrace the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and embark on a journey of self-discovery, balance, and holistic wellness.
Our Chakra essential oil blends are formulated for each of the 7 main Chakras or energy centers within the body. The Lower Chakras - Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus focus on our physical connection to the earth and others. The Upper Chakras Throat, Third Eye, and Crown focus on our spiritual connection to ourselves and the Divine. The Heart Chakra, in the middle, is the bridge between the physical and divine.
NOTE: THESE ARE NOT PERFUME OR FRAGRANCE OILS - THESE ARE ENERGETIC AROMATHERAPY BLENDS DILUTED FOR USE ON THE SKIN - PLEASE PURCHASE SAMPLES HERE BEFORE ORDERING IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE USE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHY WE DILUTE OUR BLENDS PLEASE VISIT OUR BLOG HERE.
Individual Chakra Oils 5 ml / 0..17 fl oz MIRON glass bottle with vertical dropper and cap
7 Chakra Oil Set contains 7 5 ml / 0..17 fl oz MIRON glass bottles with vertical droppers and caps in a box
GROUND CHAKRA OIL: A calming and earthy blend. Ground helps to nurture and strengthen our base. Instantly grounding, this scent evokes the feeling of being gently rocked by Mother Earth herself. Ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Patchouli* (Pogostemon Cablin), Black Spruce* (Picea Mariana), Black Pepper* (Piper Nigrum), Vetiver* (Vetiveria Zizanoides).
RETURN CHAKRA OIL: A soft and sensual blend. Return helps connect us to our emotional body and return to our knowledge of self. This scent also helps stimulate creative energy allowing the user to release inhibitions and manifest freely. Ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Tangerine* (Citrus reticulata), Amyris (Amyris balsamifera L.), Palmarosa* (Cymbopogon martinii), Ylang Ylang* (Cananga odorata).
EMPOWER CHAKRA OIL: An invigorating and supportive blend. Empower helps to clear negative energy and restore self-confidence. This scent also helps to stoke our inner fire opening us up to the full potential of our personal power. Ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Grapefruit* (Citrus paradisi), Juniper* (Juniperus communis L.), Spikenard* (Nardostachys grandiflora), Melissa* (Melissa officinalis L.).
ACCEPT CHAKRA OIL:A harmonizing and centering blend. Accept helps us release heavy emotions so we can open our hearts to see the beauty in ourselves and others. This scent also helps balance and harmonize our upper and lower chakras centering us in truth so we can be a clear channel for universal love and acceptance. Ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Bergamot* (Citrus aurantium var. bergamia), Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum), Benzion (Styrax benzoin Dryand), Yarrow* (Achillea millefolium L.)
AFFIRM CHAKRA OIL: A calming and clarifying blend Affirm helps us to see our highest truths and express ourselves clearly. This scent also helps to open and balance our energy centers so we can speak from a place grounded in truth and love. Ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Blue Cypress* (Callitris columellaris F.Muell.), Petitgrain sur Fleurs* (Citrus aurantium var. amara), Tulsi* (Ocimum sanctum L.), Rose Geranium* (Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum)
ILLUMINATE CHAKRA OIL: A opening and balancing blend. Illuminate helps to open up and balance our third eye allowing for clarity of thought and a stronger connection to our higher self. This scent also helps to calm the senses so we are able to perceive things clearly and draw more easily from our intuition. Full list of ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Opopanax* (Commiphora glabrescens), Scotch Pine* (Pinus sylvestris), Cistus* (Cistus ladaniferus), Laurel Leaf* (Laurus nobilis L.)
TRANSCEND CHAKRA OIL: An uplifting and ethereal blend. Transcend helps to elevate our consciousness and connect more freely to spirit. This scent also helps to ground and soothe us allowing us to be grateful and at peace with the knowledge that all life is interconnected. Full list of ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Atlas Cedarwood* (Cedrus Atlantica (Endl.) Manetti ex Carrière), Myrtle* (Myrtus Communis L.), Rosemary ct Cineole* (Rosmarinus Officinalis ct Cineole), Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera).
*Organic
Or newest Chakra essential oil blend is inspired by the polarized feminine and masculine energies that fuel the ebb and flow of the universe and celebrates all gender expressions.
In Hindu philosophy, these energies are called Prakriti (feminine) and Purusha (masculine). Prakriti is the creative force that gives form to matter while Purusha helps manifest it into the universal consciousness.
Similar to the Chinese Philosophical concept of Yin (feminine) and Yang (masculine), you cannot have one without the other and they are both equally important. Each exists within us to one extent or the other. Often one more dominant than the other throughout different times in our life.
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NOTE: THIS IS NOT PERFUME OR FRAGRANCE OIL - THESE ARE ENERGETIC AROMATHERAPY BLENDS DILUTED FOR USE ON THE SKIN - FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHY WE DILUTE OUR BLENDS PLEASE VISIT OUR BLOG HERE.
Directions: For aromatic use. Release 2-3 droplets onto palm, massage palms together, bring palms to face and take a few deep inhalations before practice or meditation.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. If pregnant, nursing, or under a Doctor's care, consult your physician before use. For external use only.
5ml / 0.17fl oz MIRON glass bottle with vertical dropper and cap
Key Ingredients
Mandarin Nova Essential Oil: Purifying and feminine. Mandarin Nova helps unlock our creative energy with spontaneity and joy.
Pink Pepper Essential Oil: Energizing and balancing. Pink Pepper helps to create balance and a feeling of self worth.
Buddha Wood Essential Oil: Expansive and masculine. Buddha Wood helps connect us to the knowledge that we are more than just our physical bodies.
Full list of ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Nova Mandarin* (Citrus reticulata) Buddha Wood (Eremophila mitchellii) Pink Pepper (Schinus molle L.).
*Organic