Indian family's guide to holistic living

Time of India

4 days ago

Indian families are increasingly embracing holistic living, turning to Ayurveda and Yoga for wellness. This shift involves incorporating natural products and traditional practices into daily routines. Families are finding that these conscious choices lead to improved health, stronger immunity, and a deeper connection to their cultural roots, fostering a balanced and sustainable lifestyle.
In a world of fast food and so much synthetic consumption and digital distraction, many Indian families are looking to turn the clock back to simpler, earthier ways of living. Holistic living is not a trend or a fad, it is a return to natural and cultural roots, a way of living that nourishes the body, soothes the mind, and inspires the spirit.
Returning to nature, one choice at a time
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For Indian families, it's often a home-started journey to wellness, one small but significant shift in daily life. Whether it is using herbal toothpaste instead of one made with chemicals, switching to cold-pressed oils for frying, or moving from caffeinated beverages to herbal teas, each choice adds up to a way of life that is health- and harmony-focused.
Ancient Indian sciences such as
Ayurveda
and Yoga provide a tried-and-tested basis for this way of living.
These disciplines are not concerned with the quick fix but a lasting equilibrium. They stress prevention rather than cure and assist in return to our bodies in the most natural manner.
Daily essentials with ancient wisdom
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The growing popularity of affordable Indian wellness brands such as Patnajali also contributed to this change, silently yet powerfully. Middle-class families across India increasingly look to natural, plant-based products for their day-to-day needs.
The presence of herbal products, right from skincare to cleaning products, has allowed even middle-class families to make conscious purchases, quite often Ayurvedic-inspired without having to pay extra.
As Baba Ramdev aptly puts it, "Health is the greatest wealth. Without it, everything else loses its meaning."
This integrated vision also involves lifestyle practices such as doing yoga, following a sattvic (pure and balanced) diet, and using natural cures for minor ailments.
Rather than immediately reaching for pills, many now use giloy for improving immunity, aloe vera for digestion, or neem for skin health. The great thing about holistic living is that it's adaptable and family-friendly. Children, seniors, and working professionals can all be included in this easy transition without feeling overwhelmed or constricted.
A Voice from everyday India
Ganga Bhatt, Homemaker, says, "Our lives were on autopilot, full schedules, regular colds, and perpetual fatigue.
Gradually, I began using natural substitutes at home, herbal toothpaste, ayurvedic face wash, and basic morning yoga for the children. It wasn't about purchasing expensive items. It was about making aware choices. With time, my daughter's immunity increased, my husband's skin issues lessened, and I felt lighter in my mind.
It's not magic, it's a return to how our grandparents lived."
As per Hema Kandpal, Homemaker, "I grew up close to nature, but city life distanced me.
During the pandemic, I returned to simple practices such as kadhas, yoga, and local oils. Slowly, we felt better. It's not a trend; it's reconnecting with health, family, and nature."
Holistic living isn't about being perfect, it's about balance. It's about making conscious decisions that honor the body, respect tradition, and support sustainability. For many Indian families, embracing a natural, ayurvedic life is not merely a health choice, it's a cultural reconnect. And it begins with something as easy as what you bring into your home on a daily basis.