Health and balance with an Indian approach, built around daily routines that people can keep. Find Ayurvedic morning rituals and detox routines for the festive season, pranayama for work-from-home burnout, restorative yoga after the monsoon and advice on gut health when the rains arrive. We also cover Ayurveda retreats and Kerala resets, report on India’s spa market and look at what the Onam harvest festival means for Kerala and its diaspora.
Ayurvedic detox is one of the most powerful gifts our ancestors left behind, and right now, in the weeks after the monsoon, your body is ready to receive it. India’s festive season is close. Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali deserve a version of you that is light, energised, and glowing. These 6 rituals will get you … Read more
Onam festival arrives in 2026 as a 10-day reminder that ancient Kerala knew something about wellness, belonging, and the art of coming home long before these words became trends. The story behind the flowers and the feast At its heart, Onam celebrates the annual homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali, a beloved ruler whose reign … Read more
Kerala retreats during Onam season carry a special energy, one where the scent of fresh flower rangoli meets the warm presence of a Vaidya welcoming you into a centuries-old healing tradition. Why Onam is the ideal time for an Ayurvedic reset Onam falls between August and September, right at the close of the monsoon period. … Read more
Restorative yoga is having a very real moment across India, and post-monsoon fatigue is one reason why practitioners are returning to the mat with fresh urgency and deep cultural pride. Why the body struggles after the monsoon The monsoon brings welcome relief from the heat. However, it also brings weeks of damp air, reduced sunlight, … Read more
Monsoon wellness is not just a seasonal trend in India. It is a 5,000-year-old conversation between the body and the rain, and Ayurveda has always known how to keep both in balance. Why the monsoon changes everything inside your body Ayurveda calls this period Varsha Ritu, the rainy season, and describes it as a time … Read more
Gut health is one of the most overlooked conversations in India, yet every monsoon season, millions of people learn its importance the hard way at a street food stall. Why monsoon is the most dangerous season for your gut India’s street food culture is a living tradition. From Mumbai’s vada pav to Delhi’s gol gappe, … Read more
A reading nook is one of the best gifts you can give yourself this monsoon, and the things you need are probably already in your home. Find the right corner first Every good reading nook starts with a location. Walk through your home and look for a corner that is quiet, away from the kitchen … Read more
Pranayama breathwork is one of the most powerful tools India has always had for fighting stress, and millions of remote workers are only just discovering it. Why WFH burnout is a real problem in India A Deloitte India survey on workplace well-being found that nearly 50% of professionals reported experiencing burnout, with blurred work-life boundaries … Read more
Demographic dividend is not just an economist’s term. On World Population Day this year, it is the most personal conversation young India can have. What “demographic dividend” actually means for you Economists define the demographic dividend as a boost in economic growth that a country with a large share of its population in the working … Read more
Morning rituals from our ancient Ayurvedic tradition are not locked in a past era. They live right here, between your alarm and your first chai, waiting to change how your whole day feels. What dinacharya actually means Dinacharya is the Sanskrit word for daily regimen. It is a set of daily habits designed to awaken … Read more
