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Written for Hinduism Today: Ayurvedic Postpartum Wisdom
I recently wrote an article for Hinduism Today on the Ayurvedic postpartum tools that helped me and are helping expecting and new mothers around the world. You can click the link to read the full article but here is a snippet: “In ayurveda, pregnancy care is called garbhini paricharya. Garbhini, meaning pregnant woman, derives from garbha, meaning womb, while paricharya means care or regimen. This includes guidance
How My Life Has Changed: The Story Behind the Vyana Rebrand
Over the last year, my life has changed dramatically, in good ways and not. In December 2024, we decided to move our family to Portugal. The next nine months were focused on removing things from the home, packing, closing accounts, applying for our visa, setting our life in Portugal, taking some farewell trips to friends and family and more. You can imagine picking up and moving
Baby Massage for Babies with Jaundice
I was recently surprised by yet another benefit of baby massage that I had to share immediately. A friend of mine, who recently became a father, was beside himself concerned for his newborn who had jaundice. What is Jaundice? Jaundice is a condition where your skin, the whites of your eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow. It is caused by a build up of a pigment
Culture is Dynamic; Birth is Universal
Culture is Dynamic; Birth is Universal is the tagline of Wombs of the World, whose mission it is to promote cross cultural sharing of indigenous practices. In October 2025, I traveled to Germany to their first international summit in order to be exposed to birthing practices from around the world. I wanted to learn, connect, as well as support Birth Matron, who had trained me in
Constipation Crisis: What Not to Do When Your Child Just Can’t Go
The Back Story (pun intended) Last summer, I again witnessed the drawbacks of medication when my then three year old had an exceptional case of constipation. We had never experienced something like this with either child. It was a Wednesday in June in 2024 when it started. My daughter started complaining of a tummy ache and asked for a massage. Usually, this does the trick. This
The Power of Baby Massage: An Indigenous Tradition of Love and Connection
The Power of Baby Massage: An Indigenous Tradition of Love and Connection The Power of Baby Massage: An Indigenous Tradition of Love and Connection As someone born in India, raised in Louisiana, and now living in the Washington, DC area, baby massage has been a constant tradition in my life. It’s a practice passed down through generations in my family. Today, as a certified infant massage
