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The Ayurvedic Constitutions: Kapha Dosha
Kapha dosha is one of three constitutions used in ayurveda. Each dosha is a combination of two of the five ayurvedic elements, air, ether, water, fire, and earth. The doshas are used to categorize a person’s body type in order to create habits and routines that help prevent dis-ease. Earth and water are the two elements that make up kapha dosha. Kapha Dosha in Mind and Body Ayurvedic practitioners can determine your born dosha, or prakriti by looking at your current habits, external features, and energy levels. It is possible to self asses and discover your dosha, however it’s best to consult with an ayurvedic practitioner. A practitioner will have an unbiased perspective…
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The Three Ayurvedic Doshas: Pitta Dosha
The ayurvedic doshas are used to categorize energy and are sorted based on the five elements of water, fire, air, ether, and earth. Doshas are used to determine an individual’s body type which allows practitioners to then find balance in their bodies and minds through diet, lifestyle, and routine. Pitta dosha is comprised of fire and water and has hot, sharp, acidic, and oily qualities. Balancing pitta dosha means inviting more air, ether, and earth elements into your lifestyle. Pitta in Mind and Body While we all have the five elements within our bodies, it is possible to be dominant in certain elements over others. You can observe what elements you’re dominant in…
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The Three Ayurvedic Doshas: Vata Dosha
Vata is one of three ayurvedic doshas or constitutions. A dosha is a categorization of elements within the practice of Ayurveda. Often referred to as the sister science of yoga, Ayurveda utilizes five different elements found in nature to bring balance to your body and mind. These five elements are fire, water, air, ether, and earth. Vata dosha is comprised of the elements air and ether and has rough, cold, dry, and light qualities. In order to balance out Vata, you need to incorporate warming movement practices, hearty, moist food, and routine into your lifestyle. Vata in Body & Mind The doshas are often used to categorize people, foods, seasons, and lifestyle activities.…
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What are the Ayurvedic Doshas?
Ayurveda is referred to as the sister science of yoga and consists of lifestyle, diet, and routine to maintain balance in your physical, mental, and emotional body. Using the elements of earth, fire, water, air, and ether, Ayurveda helps prevent dis-ease within your body and mind. By discovering your personal Prakriti, your Ayurvedic constitution, you can learn how to implement Ayurveda into your daily life. The Three Ayurvedic Doshas Each ayurvedic dosha is comprised of two of the five elements within the ayurvedic system. While each individual holds all five elements within them, people tend to be dominant in certain elements over others. When someone is dominant in specific elements, they then get…
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Benefits of Golden Milk, an Ayurvedic Tonic.
My first experience with Ayurveda was with golden milk. I discovered this sweet and spicy mixture in college and immediately became obsessed! While I initially used it to soothe a cough, I started drinking golden milk regularly. There’s something about a warm cozy drink in the evening with a good book that soothes the soul! Golden Milk and Ayurveda There are numerous benefits to drinking golden milk including, reducing inflammation, combating cold symptoms, and lowering blood sugar levels. Despite its recent popularity, golden milk is an age-old recipe. Juice bars, coffee shops, and even store shelves are filling up with this delicious, golden mixture! Golden Milk Ingredients & Their Properties Golden milk gets…
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Looking For A Way To Change Up Your Morning Cup Of Coffee – Try Coconut Oil
This post contains affiliate links, read disclaimer for more info. Having a good cup of coffee is one of my favorite morning rituals. Recently, however, we ran out of creamer and milk. Since we’re quarantined I didn’t want to take a quick trip to the store, and I don’t mind black coffee. still, I was sure I could find something in the fridge to spruce it up. Sifting through the shelves I came across a jar of organic coconut oil. I knew coconut oil was used to create bulletproof coffee – a Keto favorite. Still, I didn’t have all the ingredients for a traditional bulletproof cup. So I googled “is coconut oil good…
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The Science Of Oil Pulling: An Ayurvedic Remedy
This post contains affiliate links read disclaimer for more details Oil pulling is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy used to promote healthy teeth and gums. Much like mouth wash, you swish the oil in your mouth and pull the oil through your teeth, hence, oil pulling. However, instead of swishing for thirty seconds like mouth wash, oil pulling takes anywhere from ten to twenty minutes for the best results. So what does swishing oil around for twenty minutes actually do? This was my exact thought when I heard of oil pulling. The process doesn’t sound particularly appealing. You can use either sesame oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil to do this process. I personally,…
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My First Kitchari Cleanse
This post contains affiliate links for more info red disclaimer I first heard about Kitchari through Jordan’s blog The Balanced Blonde. While I’ve been interested In Ayurveda since taking my teacher training, I didn’t know much about the practice beyond my own personal body type. When I finally saw an Ayurvedic practitioner, she taught me the ropes of managing my personal bodies balance. She also recommended a Kitchari cleanse to pacify my body type or dosha. She told me what Kitchairi is, how to make it, and what a Kitchari cleanse does for our bodies. What Is Kitchari? Kitchari is a traditional Indian dish made from split mung beans, basmati rice and an…
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Why You Should See an Ayurvedic Practitioner
This post contains affiliate links. Read the Disclaimer for more details. Ayurveda is a holistic medicine that seeks towards balancing the body through proper diet and routine. While Ayurveda can treat and cure certain ailments, the intention of Ayurveda is to maintain balance in our body and avoid sickness in the first place. If you’re interested in learning more, check out my post about the Ayurvedic doshas. As a yoga teacher and practitioner, I’ve always been interested in the practice of Ayurveda. So much so in fact, that I hope to attend the school of Ayurveda in California so I can become a legitimate practitioner. In the meantime, I’ve been doing my best to…
