How The Psychology And Power Of Ayurveda Can Help You – Part 1
Ayurveda teaches you to empower yourself so you can make the best healthiest choices for yourself.
Ayurveda integrates a holistic approach to health and healing so by enhancing your health and wellness, you can enhance the health and wellness of others and the planet.
The power of Ayurveda through direct perception
Direct perception is important in Ayurveda because it allows us to observe things through your direct experience.
Through your own direct experience you are able to perceive truth, through the power of discrimination.
Discriminating means contemplating what is right for you without being influenced by others or your clouded mind.
Through this discrimination you can deduce your own conclusions regarding your health and healing.
Don’t rely on just inference (the power of reason through speculation) and instruction (perceptions from others) which are limited and can be misinterpreted.
Getting advice from someone trained in alternative medical or healing practices, such as an Ayurvedic practitioner is great in the beginning, and periodically through your journey to optimal health.
As an Ayurvedic practitioner, I personally must show and allow my clients to awaken their own direct perception for their own clarity, certainty and reasoning.
Therefore, you should learn to perceive yourself through your own direct perception and identify any imbalances or disharmony; then make the appropriate changes using the science and psychology of Ayurveda to come back into balance.
Here are some Ayurvedic steps you can take to help yourself Continue reading
7 Simple Tips For A Successful Ayurvedic Yoga Practice
To help condition your body it is recommended that you practice some form of yoga postures or exercises.
Yoga is not only stimulates the brain but, it keeps your body strong, supple and flexible.
Practicing Ayurvedic Yoga (I am referring to yoga postures with an Ayurvedic mindset) quickly enhances your health and gives you vigor, vitality and strength.
It can also lead you into the deeper energetic aspects of Yoga and Ayurveda.
Remember there is specific types of yoga doe your dosha type: yoga for Vata, yoga for Pitta and yoga for Kapha.
But, for now, here are 7 tips for having a successful Ayurvedic yoga practice.
1. Let go of the need to achieve a posture. Remove any aggression that pushes you too deeply and can injury you.
2. Less is often more. Practice doing less and become more conscious and aware of what you are practicing.
3. There is no hurry. Have patience and take your time to feel the postures.
4. Do not over power or over exert your body. Treat yourself gently and don’t move into any strain or pain. Continue reading
The Importance Of The 5 Elements In Your Ayurvedic Diet
The 5 elements are probably the most important factor in Ayurveda because they are represented in everything in their manifested form on this planet.
The 5 elements are extremely significant in understanding the mind and body as they are the universal principals that make them up and work on both subtle and gross forms.
All the foods that we eat are made up of the 5 elements in various proportions.
Here is a brief description of the 5 elements below.
1. Earth (Prthvi) – represents strength, solidity, stability and foundation giving resistance in action. The earth element, representing the solid state of matter, along with the water element is responsible for the physical constitution of the body. Bones, muscles, fat and other tissues are considered earth elements. The earth element connects to the nose and the sense of smell. Water and Earth form the Kapha Dosha. Continue reading
A Healing Exercise For The Mind And Body – Kapalbhati Breathing And Benefits
Kapalbhati is a breathing technique known to heal the mind and body of many negative conditions and diseases.
When used in conjunction with Neti or Nasya Kapalbhati breathing can help to treat and prevent colds and other sinus, throat and lung conditions.
Kapalbhati increase your consumption of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide in the blood, purifying and cleansing your whole respiratory system.
The practice increases red blood cells and haemoglobin in your blood which in turn increases your heart rate, blood circulation and the concentration of oxygen – stimulating a greater level of whole body activity.
It is an excellent practice for Vata, Pitta and Kapha types but, especially for Kapha Dosha or those who have excess Kapha.
Kapalbhati is also practiced to enhance your nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system and digestive system.
It balances both your sympathetic and para-sympathetic nervous system and revitalizes all the cells of your body.
The breathing technique brings a sense of calm, peace and tranquility to those who practice it.
It often leads to a thoughtless state of mind bringing balance and bliss. Continue reading
Breathe Your way Into Bliss
The science of Ayurveda helps us bring more happiness and bliss into our daily lives.
In order to find our bliss and follow our bliss we need to create that awareness or bliss consciousness.
The easiest and quickest way to do this is through a daily meditation practice that involves simple breathing techniques.
This article outlines some simple techniques on how to breathe your way into a state of bliss, harmony and balance, that can be practiced by almost anyone.
Simple Breathing Practices For Meditation
Stage one: 1:1 breathing.
The posture for this exercise can be done lying flat on the floor or in a seated position (for meditation purposes) keeping your head, neck and trunk in one line.
In one to one breathing you’re matching your inhalations to your exhalations.
For example if you are breathing in for a count of five then you need to breathe out for a count of five.
On your inhalation your belly rises (your diaphragm muscle contracts) such that the ribs flare out slightly, and pulls the bottom of your lungs downward to bring in air.
On your exhalation, your belly falls or draws inward to releases the air out. Continue reading
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