Practice this law from “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga” on Sunday. Mantra in Sanskrit Om Bhavam Namah Mantra in English I am absolute existence The Law of Pure Potentiality states that at the core of your being, you are pure awareness. To cultivate awareness do the following on and off your mat: […]
Ayurveda is philosophy of living by the cycles of nature. YOU are nature and you are made up of all the components or elements of nature. Once you know what is predominant in your body or mind, you can find out what lifestyle is right for you. An Ayurvedic lifestyle includes prescriptive bedtimes, get up […]
If you have too much Wind in your mind known as a Vata derangement, you may have trouble sleeping, concentrating, and remembering. You are certain to have a hard time meditating. Routine is essential. Sleep, eliminate and eat at the same times each day. Say no to any invitations that are not part of […]
Reduce the Wind or Vata If you are the Wind (Vata) or have a Wind imbalance, we need to warm you up and slow you down… Signs of Vata Imbalance include insomnia, excessive weight loss, feeling cold, feeling exhausted, tremors, shaking, back aches, head aches, and aches and pains in general REDUCE THE WIND […]
Cool it down! Pacify the Pitta energy in your mind. If you are running too hot, we need to cool down your Fire… Moderation is the key to cooling your fire. Practice moderation for 3 weeks. Do not take on any new projects. Say no to the next 5 tasks that come your way. Reassess […]
If you are running too hot, we need to cool down your Fire…Symptoms of too much heat include acid indigestion, heartburn, acne, and being loose in the potty. EMBRACE AVOID Skip breakfast and drink warm milk or soy with 2 teaspoons ghee and honey instead. Pickles, yogurt, sour cream and cheese […]
The Earth or Kapha in your mind needs stimulation… If you suffer from an imbalance of the Earth in your mind, it can feel almost impossible to do ANYTHING. Just pick one thing that is small and do it! The Elemental Cleanse is designed to uplift Kapha energy! That’s why it works for depression, lethary, […]
If you are The Earth (Kapha) or are suffering from an Earth (Kapha) imbalance, we need to warm you up and get you moving: Invigorate the Earth Embrace Avoid Skip breakfast and drink warm skim milk or soy milk with honey (do not take more than 1 tablespoon a day) and nutmeg or cinnamon. […]
Nature’s rhythms are intrinsically present in our physical bodies. The Universe orchestrates its activities in a very harmonious manner. We are designed to live with these rhythms and to live in harmony with nature. Circadian Rhythms, Seasonal, Lunar and Tidal Rhythms: As the earth, sun and moon move in relationship to each other, you have […]
TO STIMULATE DIGESTION: ADD Fresh Ginger to your diet: Slice a thin piece of fresh ginger, chop, add a touch of lemon juice and salt. Eat ½ hour before lunch and dinner (as you cook) or just before the meal. This grounds the Wind. Add Ghee to your diet: Ghee is clarified butter. Think about […]
Oil is better for your skin than lotion. The difference between moisturizing with oil and lotion is that oil is actually absorbed by your cells. Oil is fat-soluable and the oil molecules are very small. The tiny capillaries on your skin absorb the oil into your bloodstream and distribute it throughout your nervous and lymphatic […]
What you do with water in your developed country DOES affect those most impoverished in this world. Choose to make a difference in your own home. We can save the planet one Yogi at a time. In the kitchen Never let the water run when you are washing dishes by hand. Use the dishwasher, it […]
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Go Ahead……….. touch yourself…….. and others Translated, means “Loving Hands” Oil Massage Therepy Watch Banyon Video at bottom of post… Abhyanga may be the best thing that has come from Ayurveda. It combines oils that are nutritive to your body with touch that soothes your mind and spirit. It is easy, inexpensive and totally […]
Many people sign up for the Elemental Cleanse because they want to quit deep-seated habits including smoking. Smoking, as you know, is super hard to quit. In Ayurveda, we don’t do anything that stresses the mind or body. For that reason, it is suggested that smoking be diminished very gradually to minimize withdrawal on both […]
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The Oil Filter Ayurveda teaches that all disease stems from poor digestion. Your liver is a vital part of the digestive process. It has over 500,000 functions and can largely be thought of as an “oil filter” for your body. It filters up to 2 quarts of blood each minute. The liver transforms food into […]
In your mind are little roads for your thoughts to travel that you have created and maintained for a lifetime. They are familiar to you. So familiar, in fact, that you can get from point A to point B without even paying attention. Think about the last time you experienced driving your car and doing […]