According to yogic teachings, turmeric is recommended to “lubricate” the joints. It relieves stiffness, makes the joints more flexible, and in turn reduces, or totally relieves, pain. It is excellent for the skin and mucous membranes, and especially beneficial for the female reproductive organs.

The quantity, quality, and circulation of the breath creates the foundation of a vital and creative life. It is a barometer of how much energy we normally run on, and how much reserve capacity we have created for emergencies. The breath is both gross and subtle. The gross aspect is the blend of oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements that constitute air. The subtle aspect is the prana or vital force that energizes the mind, body, and consciousness. Most people do not breathe cor