The Holistic Rejuvenation: Rasayana Tantra

Do you know, there is a separate branch in Ayurveda dealing with anti-aging? This particular branch of Ayurveda is called as ‘Rasayana Tantra’ 

Rasayana Tantra deals with methodology and medications to preserve youth, prolong life, promote intelligence and strength and give immunity to resist diseases. 

Let’s discuss in detail about eating for your essence for anti-aging. To care for your skin and mind, eating right is very much important. 

Have you heard about ‘Rasayana’ diet? A Rasayana diet is eating food that builds ojas or vital essence and pacifies the aggravated Vata dosha which is the root cause for ageing. 

In this article, we will discuss on the following aspects of ‘Rasayana’ 

• Ayurveda diet for maintaining youth

• Herbal remedies for endorsement of youth

• Yoga and meditation techniques for anti-aging 

Ayurveda diet for maintaining youth

• The food should be based on your constitution, and should contain all the six rasas

• Intake of spicy, fried foods, cold drinks, caffeine rich foods and drinks and alcohol should be minimized.

• Include Foods promoting Ojas – Almonds, walnuts, and Ghee in your diet daily

• Include fruits like mangoes, figs, blue berries, water melon and grapes which are rich in anti-oxidants

• Include Vegetables which are cooked. Raw food increases Vata. Include plenty of fresh leafy green vegetables. The nutrients and fiber present in leafy vegetables nourishes the blood and skin. 

• Include whole grains like quinoa, barley, amaranth, wheat and rye in diet. This will help the necessary nutrients and nourishes the skin. 

• Include proteins in diet like milk, lassi, freshly made cheese, moong beans etc. 

• Drink enough water and stay hydrated. 

• Include spices like fennel, cumin, pepper, turmeric etc. in cooking

Here’s the complete list which Ayurveda recommends – 

1

Ghee

2

Honey

3

Indian goose berry

4

Fruits like grapes and pomegranate

5

Rice and Barley

6

Immature raddish

7

Chebulic fruit

8

Leafy Vegetables

Ayurveda advises to eat food for your soul. The food that you eat can nourish or vitiate all the aspects of health. This includes, not just your physical health but mental health too. 

Herbal Remedies for endorsement of youth

• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) - Another popular name of Gudichi is Amrita/Nectar. According to myth when gods churned the primordial ocean, an ambrosial nectar appeared which provides longevity to whoever consumes it called as Amrita. It contains bitter, pungent and astringent tastes. Guduchi balances all the three doshas specifically Pitta. Guduchi can also be used in the form of a paste and applied directly to chronic skin irritations, such as eczema and psoriasis.

• Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) – This powerful and potent herb has anti-inflammatory properties and inhibit the growth of free radicals in the body. It contains bitter, pungent, astringent and sweet tastes. It balances Vata and Kapha without vitiating Pitta.

• Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) – It is an excellent source of Vitamin-C and antioxidants that help your body fight various diseases. Amalaki is one of the best rasayana herb mentioned in classical Ayurveda. This potent rejuvenating herb is a natural anti-oxidant. It can increase ojas and will balance Pitta.

• Haridra (Turmeric)- The compound curcumin in Turmeric has shown to possess a powerful anti-ageing effect. It has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that help keep diseases at bay. It is bitter and pungent in taste. It pacifies Vitiated Pitta and Kapha. 

• Aswagandha (Withania somnifera) - Ashwagandha helps in rapid cell regeneration and rejuvenation that in turn helps in delaying signs of ageing, especially pertaining to the skin. It balances vitiated Vata and Kapha. Ayurveda recognizes ashwagandha particularly for its building, strengthening, and nourishing nature.

Always remember aging is a natural process. Besides, food and medicines we need to be aware of keeping healthy mind. We must try to metabolize stress out of our system with yoga and meditation techniques for longevity of life. 

Yoga and Meditation techniques for anti-aging

1. Warrior poses 

2. Forward bend, back bends and twist

3. Tree poses

4. Squat

5. Downward Dog 

Try these poses for stress reduction, it not only reduces stress but also makes you look younger. In addition, follow Transcendental meditation techniques and breathing exercises.

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