Monthly Archives: October 2014
Mutra Vaha Srotas – The channel for Urine
Mutra Vaha Srotas is the channel for urine in the body. It is in charge of creating urine, regulating the water in the body, regulating pH, and metabolism of vitamin D. Mula: Kidneys. Marga: Ureters, urethra, and bladder. Mukha: Opening … Continue reading
Purisha Vaha Srotas – The Channel for Feces
Purisha Vaha Srotas is in charge of excreting solid waste outside the body, absorb liquid, glucose and minerals. Produce the faeces, excrete toxins and heavy metals out, and a very important role in nourishing Asthi dhatu. (Calcium for example is … Continue reading
Rajah & Stanya Vaha Srotamsi
Rajah Vaha Srotas – The Channel for Menstruation Rajah and Artava Vaha Srotas share the same structure (Mula, Marga and Mukha), however their functions and field of actions differ. Artava vaha srotas primarily acts upon ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the … Continue reading
Shukra & Artava Vaha Srotas
The channel carrying nutrients to the male reproductive tissue (sperm) is called Shukra vaha Srotas. Mula: testicles and nipples. Marga: Vas deferens, epididymis, prostate, urethra and the urinogenital tract. Mukha: Urethral opening. The channel carrying nutrients to the female reproductive … Continue reading
Majja Vaha Srotas – The Channel for Bone Marrow
The channel carrying nutrients to the bone marrow. Includes the PNS (Peripheral nervous system) and the CNS (Central nervous system). Mula: Brain, Spinal cord and Joints. Marga: Central, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. (Autonomic) Mukha: Synaptic space. Sub-doshas relating to … Continue reading
Which Yoga do you practise?
Whenever one is saying one is practising Yoga, that is the first question which one would face. Today I would like to try and explain why this question is a bit wrong. I still remember the first time I walked … Continue reading
Asthi Vaha Srotas – The channel for Bone
The channel which carries nutrition to the bone tissue. Mula: Pelvic girdle and Sacrum. Marga: The skeletal system. Mukha: Nails and Hair. The sub-doshas related to this Srotas are Kledaka Kapha, Avalambaka Kapha, Shleshaka Kapha, Prana Vata, Apana Vata and … Continue reading
Meida Vaha Srotas: The channel of Fat
The channel in charge of carrying nutrients to the fat tissue. Mula: Omentum and Adrenals. Marga: Subcutaneous fat tissue. Mukha: Sweat glands. Sweat is a by-product of fat and also is included in this srotas. Avalambaka Kapha and Kledaka Kapha … Continue reading
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