Ojas is one of the subtle forces in our body that sustains abundant energy of the mind and body. The ayurvedic concept depicts ‘Ojas’ as vigor or essence of vitality. Ojas is the quintessence of Kapha Dosha to nurture mood, sleep, and spirituality, says ancient practitioners of Ayurveda.
As per historical texts, Ojas force originates from our heart and invigorates energy throughout the body to boost immunity. Ojas improves physical strength, dermal glow, immunity, thereby managing reproduction, hormones, digestion, and cerebrospinal fluids. Extracted under healthy preparatory measures, Ojas Ayurveda spreads the magical essence of Amla, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Turmeric Curcumin. The goodness of these herbs infuses well in our body and strengthens the muscles and tissues.
Forms of Ojas
Ojas is categorized into two:
- Para - Also referred to as ‘Hridya Sthana’, Para Ojas resides in our hearts. Eight drops of para Ojas stimulate the pacemaker sinoatrial (SA) nodes which are accountable for the healthy and happy functioning of the heart.
- Apara - Apara Ojas is sarvanga sharira vyapi which implies its presence in our whole body. ½ anjali is the quantity of Apara Ojas present where anjali is the unit of measuring the volume of liquid in our body. Resembling its properties with Kapha (Shleshma), this Ojas got its name as Shleshma Ojas.
Apara Ojas is connected with our heart and its adequate amount results in slowing down the bodily function with low immunity.
Magical existence of Ojas in the feminine body
Sustaining in heart and whole body, Ojas for healthy cerebrospinal and fluid that contributes in the conception and pregnancy. It helps in the even nourishment of the bodily tissues. More production of Ojas leads to fertility and healthy pregnancy.
In Ayurvedic science, Ojas builds a satisfactory sensation by refraining the negative vibes around you. With a holistic approach to wellness, Ojas pervades throughout the body to rejuvenate the mind and soul.
Honey like sweetness of Ojas!
Wondering how Ojas looks or tastes like? With an extremely fine and colloidal consistency, this slimy liquid is yellowish-whitish that tastes as sweet as honey and has the smell of roasted rice. Ojas is rich in the soma (carisoprodol) that helps in relieving muscular pain sensed between nerve and brain. It also maintains the ecstatic state of our body.
The essence of Ojas in Ayurveda
As per Ayurveda, all vital fluids contain the essence of Ojas accounting for:
- Health
- Vitality
- Immunity
- Longevity
- Spirituality
Conversion of food into Ojas
With Kapha-like properties, properly digested and body nourishing food accumulates Ojas in our body. Processed, non-sattvic (not prepared freshly), meat, and oily foods don’t break down easily into energy. Hence, our body finds it difficult to convert food into Ojas.
Dates, almonds, ghee, honey, saffron, and cow’s raw milk help in building an adequate quantity of Ojas.
Know the signs of plentiful Ojas in the body
Inadequacy of Ojas triggers mood and fatigue in the human body. Lack of concentration, hostility or negativity, stress, and depression are reflected as low amounts of Ojas in the human body.
An abundance of Ojas signify:
- Relaxation
- Proper digestion
- Physical strength
- Radiant complexion
- Improved concentration
Conclusion
Our body is susceptible to refine the essence from the intake of food. Ojas is produced after 27-30 days of nourishment of the seven tissues that contribute to the organ and system functions. Ojas Ayurveda brings the natural herbal extract that helps in Ojas production and increasing immunity.