When I call back clients after an Ayurvedic Marma therapy session to ask how they are feeling I often hear they feel a sense of “calm’ in their lives and that “calm” is permeating their daily activities. Amongst other tangible results such as headache relief, digestive complaints disappearing, improved sleep, overall better mood, I sometimes get this question..”…
We previously talked about “cooling” the body via the breath. Hope that you are practicing just a little. I am. A perfect time is after applying nasya oil in the nostrils after waking. I set my timer for five minutes and it’s done. We all know what “cools” the mind will cool the body and…
Did you know that the connective tissue is the seat of unconscious emotions? And our organs store various emotions ? This is not to worry you but good food for thought and exploration. When we look at our emotions honestly , and with compassion and self awareness we can get to the root of them….
Did you know you can “cool ‘ down your body with your breath? Summer heat is both agitating to the mind and body. Have you noticed? Here is a simple daily practice that is cooling and calming. On an empty stomach , try practicing ten rounds at a time up to 8 minutes of alternate…
When I lived in California I met a woman who had just moved to the US from Israel. She suffered severe trauma to her nervous system having lived amongst bombing , gun shots and explosions most of her life. She was literally in a fight or flight situation 24/7. I reflected on this today as I…
Why meditate? Today’s scientific knowledge confirms that body “IS” mind. Anything that happens to the mind influences the body and vice versa. If our thoughts breed fear, anxiety, or anger this obstructs the flow of energy in the body and causes problems such as indigestion, constipation, weight gain, insomnia, depression, increased cortisol levels, IBS, auto immune diseases and…
I’ve been talking all year about eating warm cooked foods to strengthen digestion. If you have followed this advice and built strong digestion , now , because of the heat outside in nature it is ok to have a cold drink. For those of you who like a cooling iced tea; now is the time….
Well summer is here and if you are in a panic about getting into a bathing suit here are some simple and effective Ayurvedic lifestyle tips that can begin fat burning immediately. Ayurveda, a life sustaining healing system over 5000 years old offers practical, sensible, body/mind approaches that are perfect for our modern day fast…
Although we are all happy to be outside in the sunshine , the sun can also damage our skin . Here is a recipe for dry skin that can easily be done at home. Mash half an avocado or half papaya.. add a few drops of lime juice and put on skin for 15-30 minutes…
Sound is the primary sense in Ayurveda. For example; the beating of the heart, a beautiful song and the sound of a splash of water. Our body releases pleasure producing chemicals when we hear sounds and also make sounds. For Vata; sounds can be warming, grounding and relaxing For Pitta; cool sweet sounds like the…