Learning to soothe yourself is fundamental to health and healing. It means that you become more non-reactive and you can deal with the anxieties and stresses of life much better. You will be less prone to addictions and attachments and will cutivate more equanimity.
Read more108 Reasons I'm Doing 108 Sun Salutations In 108 Days
So I’ve decided to do a big challenge….108 sun salutations a day for 108 days. I decided I really needed to give myself a bit of a shake up as I begin some new projects. Knowing that I can do hard things on the mat will help me do hard things off the mat too.
I started on the 19th February and I’ll finish on June 7th. 108 days is 15 weeks or 31/2 months, that’s a big challenge.
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Alternate nostril breathing is a very simple breathing exercise or pranayama to help you quiet and relax your body and mind, lower your stress and feel generally better. It is easy to do and doesn’t take long to learn.
Read moreAbhyanga - Ayurvedic Self-Massage
Makes the skin look and feel more youthful
It’s an excellent moisturizer
Improves muscle tone
Lubricates the joints
Increases circulation
Assists in elimination and detox
Moves the lymph around the body
It’s calming and aids with sleep (do it at night if you want to get extra sleep benefits)
Pacifies vata and pitta and stimulates kapha
The Yoga of Habit Change
Sugar makes me feel so different mentally and physically than the other food I eat. It makes me feel dissatisfied, creates cravings and gives me joint pain. Although I am no longer addicted to it like I used to be, not having it in the house anymore is the next step in the journey. I have successfully made other changes in my life, like becoming vegan and going alcohol-free. So, I know the drill. This is the process that I’ll use to go sugar-free.
Read more10 Tips To Changing Your Relationship With Food
When I first started learning about Ayurveda, my relationship with food took a turn for the worse. I felt exasperated when the old neurotic internal dialogue returned. The constant battle that I thought I had left behind was once again a daily thing. It turns out, having a happy, healthy relationship with food comes through self-trust. Who knew? Here are the top ten things that I've learned:
Read moreThe Power of Awareness in Habit Change
Unwanted habits are often a mystery and we wonder why we keep doing things that make us unhappy. This is where the practice of mindfulness or awareness comes in. When we take time to observe the habit without accepting or rejecting it, trying to make sense of it or fix it, we put a bug in the system and we find a way to change the script.
Read moreThe Gifts Of Practicing Yoga At Home
I decided to see the pandemic time as a gift because it was giving me precious space and time to really develop and ground my home yoga practice. Here is what happened:
Read moreFour Kinds of Toxins in Ayurveda & How to Release AND Eliminate Them
Detox at Equinox- Here is a look at the four types of toxins in Ayurveda and the kinds of things you can do to clear them out. This is a good time of year to do this because the channels or nadis, as they are called, that run all through your body are open at this time of year so you can get in and clean them out.
Read moreUsing A Yoga Card Deck To Establish A Home Yoga Practice
How I’ve used a yoga card deck to establish a disciplined home yoga practice and why it has been so beneficial.
Read moreWhy Eating An Early, Light Supper Is Going Mainstream
One of the most important things you can do for your health is to eat your last meal early in the evening and then don’t eat anything before you go to bed. This is one of the fundamental teachings of Ayurveda and Western Medicine is now in agreement with this philosophy too.
Read moreWhat's The Harm In Sugar?
It was once thought that fats were the biggest dietary enemy, but many nutritional experts are now agreeing that sugar, in all its forms, is the biggest cause of many of the modern chronic diseases. In addition to the harmful effects that it can have on your body if consumed in excess over a period of time, it is also very addictive.
Read moreTake The Guna Quiz And Design Your Detox
Once you have taken this Yogi Guna Quiz, you will be ready to design your own spring detox. Notice which gunas are dominating and choose a path that will help you to balance things out. If you are feeling heavy and sluggish, choosing light foods, lots of water, exercise to get you moving and taking more action.
Read moreEat Like A Yogi For Optimal Weight & Health
If you continue on the same food habit trajectory that you have been on in your life so far, what will your life and health be like in a year, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years or 30 years? If you think you would like to make some changes, here are some suggestions of how to “eat like a yogi”!
Read moreUnderstanding Your Addictions And Habits Through Ayurveda And The Five Kleshas
Getting to the root of unwanted habits and addictions can be bewildering. Ayurveda and Yoga offer a very practical explanation of why they are so persistent and how you can overcome them. The good news is that there are tools available to help you get in control and it’s more straightforward than you might think.
Read moreHow To Calm The V*TA Down
To pacify vata you need to shower yourself with things that are opposite in nature to the qualities of stress. If you feel bone tired, depleted and deeply exhausted, you need food and lifestyle choices that are grounding, nourishing, slow, soft, and regular. You need to know you can depend on yourself to really love and care for yourself like a good parent would.
Read moreChange Your Mind, Change Your Habits
These strategies from modern behavioural science, coupled with the wisdom teachings of Ayurveda will help you overcome out-of-control habits. For many people, finding a group of likeminded and supportive people can really make a difference, just know you don’t have to struggle in silence, or go it alone.
Read moreWhy Karma Is The Best Motivational Reward System For Habit Change
Karma is the best motivational reward system ever if you want to make changes. The habits that I choose automatically determine the rewards that I get. The best thing is, this approach saves me a ton of money and it is totally environmentally responsible and sustainable!
Read moreAligning To The Rhythms Of Nature For Ultimate Health
Ayurveda teaches us to return to our connection with the earth and her rhythms as well tuning into the circadian rhythms that direct all of the systems in our bodies. Getting in control of your habits is so much easier once we start listening to the body and taking advantage of nature’s fresh start every single day.
Read moreTake The Neuro Quiz! Which Brain Chemicals Are Controlling Your Life?
Having a basic understanding of how your own brain chemicals are affecting your choices can put you firmly in the driving seat of your own life. Once you understand this, you to stop blaming yourself for not being able to stop or change your habits
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