Tips on how to understand sattvic, rajasic and tamasic energies. These are ayurveda's three gunas, or modes of existence. A simple overview. In masala, we can use the gunas to address the natural rhythm of our everyday. Read about sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic energies : https://www.sarinakamini.com/spice-profiles/sattvic-spices Sattva denotes the balanced state. Rajas is the stimulated state. Tamas is the slowing state. These are ideas that apply to our emotional, intellectual and spiritual bodies. None are better. None are worse. All are part of the natural world: think of tamas as winter, rajas as summer, and sattva as the balance of seasons turning. It's useful to gain insights into the gunas of foods in order to build masala that meets you where you are. I've included some links below to other videos that address ayurvedic notions. They are all starting points. Plenty of great teachers and information sources are out there for those that desire to know more x Learn about ayurveda and the Indian Householder: https://youtu.be/KoFZmpy1VXs Is deep frying bad in ayurveda: https://youtu.be/4vBSp2aGt_M UNDERSTANDING AYURVEDA: 00:00 What sattvic means. 00:25 General overview of what sattvic, tamasic and rajasic food means. 00:35 Meaning of tamasic energy in food. 00:48 Meaning of rajasic energy in food. 01:10 Tips to understand the benefits of the three gunas. 02:06 How to use ayurveda and sattvic, tamasic and rajasic foods for wellness. 02:29 What are sattvic foods, uses and benefits of sattvic foods. 02:53 What are rajasic foods. 03:10 What are tamasic foods. 03:23 Benefits of using the gunas to moderate our health. 03:47 The benefits of eating rajasic foods. 03:52 The benefits of eating tamasic foods. 04:07 The benefits of eating sattvic foods. 04:25 General overview of the three gunas and where to find more information. Find more recipes | spice tips: https://www.sarinakamini.com Short form recipes | tips: https://www.instagram.com/sarina_kamini/ #gunas #ayurvedicrecipes #sattvic ___________________________________________________________________________ I'm a journalist, author, Kashmiri spice mistress, producer and spice consultant sharing my love of masala, Kashmiri cuisine and connection.