Insights & Reflections
Explore writings on Ayurveda, art therapy, emotional well-being, and seasonal wisdom. These reflections are here to support your journey toward balance, clarity, and deeper self-connection.
Ama in Ayurveda – The Silent Toxin You Should Avoid
Ama, the Ayurvedic concept of undigested toxins, is considered the root cause of disease. It builds up when digestion is weak, leading to fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and chronic illness. Modern science links Ama to gut imbalances, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Learn how to recognize the signs of Ama, which foods create it, and simple Ayurvedic methods to strengthen Agni, restore gut health, and protect your vitality.
When Talk Therapy Meets Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Psychotherapy and the Key to Understanding Your Mind
We live in a world of labels. Anxiety. Burnout. Depression. PCOS.
Talk therapy helps us cope — but does it really explain why these patterns show up in us so differently?
Ayurvedic Psychotherapy offers a new lens: blending modern psychotherapy with Ayurveda to uncover not just your what, but your why — and how to move beyond it.
Discover Ayurvedic Psychotherapy — where modern talk therapy meets Ayurveda. Learn how it helps you understand your mind and find your “why” in mental health.
What Is Maya? Understanding Illusion in Life, Spirituality, and Ayurveda
Maya, often described in Hinduism and Vedānta as the great illusion, shapes how we see ourselves, others, and the world. It is the gap between appearance and reality—the polished life that hides struggle, the illness that seems only destructive, the stories our mind creates that keep us trapped in suffering. In this article, we explore what Maya truly means in spirituality, how it influences daily life, and how Ayurveda offers practical tools to see through illusion. From balancing the doshas and cultivating sattva (clarity), to easing mental suffering through Ayurvedic psychotherapy and art therapy, you will discover how to reconnect with Satya—the deeper truth of gratitude, resilience, and acceptance that lies beyond illusion.
Krishna - the Playful Friend, Mentor and Reformer of Devotion
Discover the extraordinary life of Krishna—from his divine birth to Devaki, miraculous childhood stories in Vrindavan (butter-stealing, raas-leela dance, vanquishing the serpent Kaliya), his triumphant return to Mathura to defeat Kamsa alongside Balarama, and his pivotal role in the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita’s timeless teachings. This comprehensive Krishna life story explores every facet of the avatar of Vishnu: childhood miracles, cosmic revelations, the restoration of dharma, and spiritual wisdom that continues to inspire.
Ayurvedic Approach to Gender‑Specific Health: Doshas, Dhatus & Gunas
Discover how Ayurveda’s Doshas, Dhatus & Gunas reveal root causes of sex-specific illnesses—from PTSD and depression to ADHD and Parkinson’s—and learn personalized holistic strategies for lasting wellness.
The Climb to Bliss: Nature, Cognitive Reset & the Ayurvedic Path to Inner Alignment
Discover how hiking and being in nature boost your cognitive function, emotional resilience, and overall well-being—backed by neuroscience from Dr. Marc Berman and the Huberman Lab. This article explores why physical effort can lead to mental clarity, how modern life disrupts our inner balance, and how Ayurveda helps you reconnect body, mind, and soul for lasting bliss. Learn how to hold onto that post-hike high and realign with your true purpose through the lens of doshas, gunas, and dharma.
Ayurveda for Techies: The Oldest, Most Overlooked Science of Human Health
You optimize everything — your time, your code, your team. But when it comes to your own health, you’re stuck in cycles of stress, burnout, and biohacks that barely scratch the surface. What if the answer isn’t new — but ancient? Ayurveda is more scientific, personalized, and data-aligned than you think. It might just be the original operating system of human well-being.
What IVF Does to Your Body — And How Ayurveda Can Help You To Reclaim Peace
Struggling with infertility and the emotional toll of IVF? Discover how Ayurveda helped me reclaim peace, balance, and strength after years of failed fertility treatments. In this deeply personal story, I share what IVF does to your body, why modern medicine sometimes falls short, and how Ayurvedic wisdom — from dhatus to emotional healing — offers a powerful, holistic path to support fertility and mental health.
Beyond Burnout: The Missing Link in Corporate Wellness is Creativity
Discover why breaks and mindfulness aren’t enough — and how art therapy, rituals, and creative practices can transform team performance, boost emotional resilience, and prevent burnout. At Soul Veda, we offer corporate wellness programs rooted in Ayurveda, art therapy, and mindful rituals to help high-impact teams reconnect, recharge, and thrive with purpose.
Ayurveda & Eternal Life: Can We Trick Death — or Learn to Embrace It?
Can science delay death or recreate consciousness? Discover how Ayurveda, cryonics, and AI shape our understanding of immortality and life after death.
The Elixir of Life: How Breastmilk And Bacteria Shape a Baby’s Health
Did you know that breastmilk contains sugars babies can't digest—designed to feed beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium infantis? Learn how breastfeeding, probiotics, and Ayurvedic wisdom can help support your baby’s gut, ease colic, and build lifelong digestion and immunity.
What Diseases Does Ayurveda Treat Best? An Expert Guide
Struggling with a chronic condition? Discover how Ayurveda treats the root cause of issues like IBS, burnout, skin disease, migraines & PCOS. Find your path to lasting wellness.
10 Ayurveda Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Think Ayurveda is just herbs and home remedies? Think again. This article debunks 10 common myths—revealing how this ancient science offers powerful tools for physical healing, mental clarity, and purpose-driven living in today’s fast-paced world.
The Story of the Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of the Pandavas and Kauravas—cousins whose rivalry leads to the great Kurukshetra war. With themes of dharma, destiny, and justice, it explores divine births, Draupadi’s unique marriage, palace intrigue, and the timeless battle between right and wrong.
Why Slowing Down Is the Only Way Back to Yourself
Discover the Ayurvedic path to balance through this soulful reflection on slowing down, aligning with your Dosha and Guna, and why "opposites attract" may be an illusion in your healing journey.
Dharma, Karma, Atharva: Ancient Paths to Meaning, Resilience, and Mental Harmony
Explore the ancient Vedic concepts of Dharma, Karma, and Atharva through the lens of Ayurvedic Psychotherapy. Understand how ego, maya, and the Purusharthas shape your mental and emotional resilience — and how these timeless teachings support modern healing, coaching, and self-realization.
The Ramayana: A Soulful Retelling Through the Lens of Dharma
The Ramayana: A Journey Through Dharma, Devotion, and Choice. The Ramayana is not just an epic—it is a reflection on Dharma in its many forms. Through Rama’s sacrifice, Sita’s dignity, Lakshmana’s loyalty, Hanuman’s devotion, and Ravana’s downfall, the story reveals how duty, love, power, and ego shape our lives. Set in the 2nd Yuga, the Ramayana explores idealism, righteous action, and inner alignment. Each character embodies a unique path of Dharma—reminding us that Dharma is not one truth, but a spectrum of evolving, deeply human choices.
Can Online Holistic Consultations Be “Real”?
Are online holistic consultations truly effective? In this thought-provoking article, Soul Veda founder Mamta explores the rising popularity of online Ayurveda, art therapy, and mindfulness coaching — and addresses the common belief that only certified, in-person practitioners can offer “real” healing. Bridging Indian tradition and modern life, she shares how lived experience, deep listening, and personalized time with clients can be just as powerful as formal credentials. Discover how to choose the right holistic coach for your journey — and why connection, not just certification, is the key to authentic healing.
The Complexities of Love and Dharma: Reflections on Sita’s Story in The Forest Of Enchantments
Discover the Ramayana like never before in this heartfelt reflection on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “The Forest of Enchantments.” Through Sita’s perspective, this article explores themes of love, dharma, feminism, emotional intelligence, and modern womanhood—revealing how ancient stories still speak powerfully to our lives today.
Why the 5 A.M. Club Is Not Good for Everyone: The Dinacharya Clock Explained
Learn how the Ayurvedic time cycle, Dinacharya, and dosha clock (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) influence your energy. Discover why waking at 5 A.M. isn’t ideal for everyone and how to create a personalized, holistic daily routine aligned with Ayurveda.