SV Ayurveda

Ayurveda states: "The intestine in the brain of the brain", which has been backed by modern Western science to the point that now we know that, indeed, there are neurons in the intestine, which are not different from those found in the brain itself. Our modern diet, poor in healthy fibers and overabundant in processed foods, pesticides, and harmful artificial chemicals, is taking a toll on the hea...

In this episode, Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum reveals all the mysteries of ayurvedic pulse diagnosis. In Western medicine, the pulse of a patient is assessed to obtain two pieces of information: its rate or speed and its evenness or regularity. But in Ayurveda, it is a full health diagnosis that assesses the whole physiology, and it can detect the imbalances of the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha)...

Modern life in a highly polluted environment where we are exposed to 80.000 chemicals and the EMF/EMR radiation from computers and cell phones, plus the consumption of highly processed foods, can take a toll on our health in a myriad of ways. The millennia-old science of Ayurveda records causes and treatments for Multiple Sclerosis, which still bring hope to patients today. In this incredible epis...

By Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum

Tulsi is regarded as a divine plant in ayurveda. It is loaded with medicinal properties, particularly for the physical and vibrational heart, the skin, and the lungs, as attested in the Charak Samhita, the millennia-old Sanskrit text that Vaidya reads and translates during the session. It is also a mandatory feature in any Krishna temple, in India and across the world, where live Tulsi plants are...

In this live seminar, Vaidya Ramakant Mishra explains the profound significance of the word "Trupti" as it relates to the vibrational energy of nature, highlighting the millennia-old understanding of Prana recorded in the form of sacred chants in the ancient scriptures. Vaidya also elaborates on the impact of that energy on our health and modern lifestyle. Some topics covered (with approximate tim...

By Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum

By Dr. Marinne Teitelbaum

By Dr. Melina Takvorian-Mishra

Dr. Teitelbaum discusses the side effects of medicines used to treat common illnesses, which can, in the long run, create complications worse than the medical conditions they were intended to alleviate. The list includes natural treatment alternatives to substitute: Birth control pill Use of antibiotics to treat acne Use of antibiotics for ear infections in babies Medicines to strengthen the bones...

Even in these modern times of technology and scientific research, contemporary literature can hardly rival the abundant and detailed ancient texts of Ayurveda in matters that regard the effects of metals on human physiology. In this episode, Vaidya Mishra sheds light on a key metal, iron, and its effects on our body.

While we worry about pesticides, colorants, preservatives, and other harmful chemicals in our food, antibiotics and vaccines in meats, very few people are aware of the health-deteriorating effects of microplastics in table salt. As a result of decades of trash dumping in our oceans, plastic bottles, bags, and other manufactures shred into very tiny fragments that we end up ingesting with the salt....

The extraordinarily deep understanding of physiological processes revealed by Ayurveda points almost invariably to toxins as the underlying cause of diseases or the imbalances that, if not addressed early, will lead to them. This extraordinary live presentation by Dr. Teitelbaum covers in two parts all that is needed to know about such a crucial subject. Part 1 explains the four types of toxins as...

The extraordinarily deep understanding of physiological processes revealed by Ayurveda points almost invariably to toxins as the underlying cause of diseases or the imbalances that, if not addressed early, will lead to them. This extraordinary live presentation by Dr. Teitelbaum covers in two parts all that is needed to know about such a crucial subject. Part 1 explains the four types of toxins as...

Vaidya Mishra explains the meaning of the nine-day, devotional celebration of the Divine Mother that is known as Navaratri.

In this episode, our Vaidya explains the principles of oral care in relation to the seven tissues recognized in Ayurveda, the harmful effects of acidity and sugar in the mouth, and how the medicinal herbs and plants of his formulations restore oral health. Additionally, basic concepts of tongue hygiene are introduced. 

If you have been regularly following the lectures of our podcast, this class by Dr. Teitelbaum will be an excellent brush-up to consolidate your knowledge and deepen your understanding. And if you are new to the podcast, this episode will be an invaluable introduction to help you grab with firmness the many advanced concepts of Ayurveda elaborated along the series. Pivotal concepts such as Prana,...

In the Western world, spices are seen as flavor-enhancing plants that contribute to the refinement of dishes. Under the millennia-old wisdom of Ayurveda, spices are known to be health-boosting and physiology-balancing medicines that contribute to the elimination of toxins, the absorption of nutrients, the flow of prana, and the strengthening of the immune system. They also play a role in our emoti...

This divine plant holds a place of privilege in the pantheon of ayurvedic pharmacopeia. Its medicinal properties are so numerous that it would be easier to list the benefits it doesn't contribute to the physical and vibrational bodies. It enhances physical strength and mind-body coordination and supports both the physical and emotional hearts. Named after the warrior of the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna w...

This divine plant holds a place of privilege in the pantheon of ayurvedic pharmacopeia. Its medicinal properties are so numerous that it would be easier to list the benefits it doesn't contribute to the physical and vibrational bodies. It enhances physical strength and mind-body coordination and supports both the physical and emotional hearts. Named after the warrior of the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna w...

This is the third and last episode of the trilogy: What is Vat? What is Pitt? What is Kaph? Kaph is the best approximation spelling of the dosha which is transliterated as Kapha in the Western world. It is pronounced "Ca-fa" (with consonantal sounds similar to those in the word "coffee". It is the dosha of people with a physiology that is soma-predominant and is divided into the five sub-doshas li...

This is episode number two of the trilogy: What is Vat? What is Pitt? What is Kaph? Pitt is the best approximation spelling of the dosha which is transliterated as Pitta in the Western world and pronounced as "Pit-ta" emphasizing the double "t" sound. It is the dosha of people with a physiology that is agni-predominant and is divided into the five sub-doshas listed below (spelled Western style): 1...

This episode is the first of a trilogy: What is Vat? What is Pitt? What is Kaph? Vat is the more proper spelling of the dosha which is transliterated as Vata in the Western world and pronounced as "Wata". Since Sanskrit has no letters, its "alphabet" is rather a syllabary, much like the Japanese katakana and hiragana, where characters represent full syllables instead of consonantal or vocalic soun...