Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Ganesh is one of the best known and loved deities in the Hindu pantheon of gods, and indeed is the most recognised outside of India. But who is this elephant headed fellow, and why is he so popular? Ganesh (also spelled Ganesa or Ganesha and known as Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar) is the Lord of Good Fortune who provides prosperity, fortune and success. He is the Lord of Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles of both material and spiritual kinds

Meditation is one of the most accessible ways to give yourself a whole host of health benefits. It calms your mind, gives you more clarity, decreases anxiety, and improves concentration. On a physical level meditation reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, boosts the immune system, and increases the serotonin production, which improves your mood. And the list goes on. But what to do if you get so relaxed during your meditation that you are actually falling asleep? What is hap

Vata governs movement in the body, the activities of the nervous system, and the process of elimination. Qualities of Vata: Cold Light Dry Irregular Rough Moving Quick Changeable If Vata dosha predominates, movement and change are characteristic of your nature. You tend to always be on the go, with an energetic and creative mind. As long as Vata is in balance, you will be lively and enthusiastic, with a lean body. Physical Characteristics Those with a predominance of Vata dos