Ginger: the yogi's ancient ally

Ginger has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for 5,000 years — long before Western science confirmed its mechanisms. For yoga practitioners, it's the perfect pre-practice drink.

Pre-practice benefits

• Joint flexibility — anti-inflammatory effect reduces joint stiffness for deeper asanas
• Warming — thermogenesis warms muscles and connective tissue from inside (better than cold stretching)
• Digestive fire (Agni) — Ayurveda's core concept; ginger is the supreme Agni stimulant
• Focus — cerebral blood flow improves concentration for meditation
• Nausea — inversions we have a full stomach; ginger prevents nausea

Ayurvedic alignment

• Sattvic — pure, natural, zero processed ingredients
• Tridoshic balance — ginger balances all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) when taken in moderation
• Ama removal — ginger burns ama (toxic residue) according to Ayurvedic tradition

Post-practice

Anti-inflammatory for recovery. The black pepper (piperine) represents Kapha balance in traditional formulations.

INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Ancient wisdom, modern formulation.