Pitta dosha, or constitution is characterized by heat, sharpness, intensity and force. If you have a pitta constitution or imbalance, this video demonstrates how you can customize your yoga practice to encourage the opposite qualities that naturally bring pitta back into balance. By adding the qualities of cool, soft, grace and flow to your practice you can reestablish your natural state of health and well-being.
Kapha dosha is defined by the characteristics of cold, heaviness, stability and dullness. If you have a kapha constitution or kapha imbalance, this video demonstrates how you can customize your yoga practice to encourage the opposite qualities that naturally bring kapha back into balance. By adding the qualities of heat, lightness, mobility and sharpness to your practice you can reestablish your natural state of health and well-being. For Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counseling, please contact me. https://youtu.be/2DfeaYodVbY
Hi Friends! I am happy to share this article below as further information on my Cleanse & Purify Thyself Workshop - happening March 16th-21st. This Workshop will teach practitioners the fundamentals of Ayurveda and Cleansing Practices known as the Shatkarmas. On the last day, I will conduct the Shankhaprakshalana cleanse for all participants. This is the only type of cleanse I myself do as I find it a complete wash and reset, without intensive fasting or extremes. As you know, everything in Ayurveda is about balance. You are welcome to join the course!
One of the most effective ways to relieve stress and tension in Ayurveda by activating the marma sthanas (pressure points) in the scalp, face and ears. Learn this self massage and feel how just by massaging the head one can feel the benefits in the entire body. https://youtu.be/uZWb2YKD9gY
So how could I not stand on top of a mountain and proclaim my love for Ghee?? It is truly God's amrit (nectar). Not only is it delicious, it has a host of benefits that does a body good. We all run around 'knowing' the words saturated, unsaturated, trans fats, etc, but often we don't really know. We are told what is 'good' and 'bad', but concepts of good and bad are always changing! Always question WHY? and what works for YOU - listen to your body, and trust what it needs... Also known in English as 'clarified butter', Ghee comprises mostly of saturated fats. For a long time it was said that saturated fats were bad for you, but, in India, people have been using Ghee for 1000s of years!! Well known are the stories of Krishna as a mischievous child, running around stealing the Ghee out of clay pots from the village households. Once you taste this magical substance, you to will be hooked! Benefits: high smoke point (good for all sorts of cooking), doesnt become rancid if left out, helps balance excess stomach acid, helps maintain/repair the mucus lining of the stomach, lubricates joints, increases absorption, promotes mental awareness, good for burns, balances Vata and Pitta, and of course, DELICIOUS! How to: First of all, you will need to tune your eyes, ears and nose in this process. Making Ghee requires your full and undivided attention. Heat 1 lb. unsalted (organic) butter in a saucepan on medium heat. When butter starts to boil, turn the heat to low. As the liquid cooks, the milk solids will foam to the top (you can skim these off). You will hear a crackling, like popcorn, as the butter boils indicating the evaporation of the water from the butter. After about 15-20 minutes, the milk solids will begin to settle on the bottom and start to turn brown. The Ghee is ready when the liquid above the milkfat is a honey like color - you can actually see the difference in color, so make sure you are watching very closely! Also, the popcorn like crackling will have greatly subsided, indicating the Ghee is almost ready. At this point, make sure not to scorch the milk solids at the bottom. Eventually, when you have become a Ghee expert you can simply use your sense of smell to know the exact moment when your glorious Ghee is done. Let the Ghee sit for a bit (20 minutes), and then strain it into a glass or stainless steel container and cover. Make sure to use a clean utensil each time you dip into your Ghee to keep it clean. It is a very special substance, so always have good intention when making Ghee.
