| Healing & Harmony eZine: March 2010 | ||||||||
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For the past year I have been training to be an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor. I started the training because I specifically wanted a way to help my clients navigate the murky waters of eating in way that accounted for each person's individual nature. I received all that and so much more. As I wrap up my training, I want to share a few of the powerful pieces I've learned. This month I'll provide a glimpse into the amazing world of Ayurveda. You'll receive a sampling of information and tools in this eZine but also take note of the two classes on Ayurvedic eating I'll be offering to give you additional information. I am here to serve you and welcome any comments, questions or feedback! P.S.
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The key to health is keeping the Doshas in balance. This means not only being aware of your own Prakriti or Constitutional Dosha or bodytype - because although you have all three Doshas they are a different ratio in each person - but also knowing how the external factors such as food affect that balance. The basic idea is that if you have too much of a Dosha you use substances that have the opposite quality to treat the imbalance. For instance, if you have too much Kapha in your body, which is heavy, cold, and damp, you would eat foods and use activities that are light, warm/hot and dry. This means using more spices which are hot, light and dry; avoiding cold and doing more heat oriented things like dry saunas; and using herbs that have these other qualities. Step one is to find your is to find your Constitutional Dosha. Take this simple questionnaire and find out which Constitutional Dosha you are.
One's diet is the most basic form of self care as food builds and feeds the body daily. Food is the most constant form of input we give the physical body and as such is a critical component in maintaining health as well as healing from illness and disease. I don't have time in this short eZine to go into all the eating and food principles, but I will be detailing that information in a Ayurvedic food class and teleclass later this month. Often changing an item or two in a permanent way has better results than attempting large-scale, radical changes. This is because although your current diet may not ideally serve you, your body and mind are habituated to it. Rather than attempting to change diets too quickly or radically, which can literally shock the system, it is better to make small changes and allow the body to adapt in increments. Each Dosha is going to have particular dietary needs, but the adaptations I'm highlighting here are suitable for all of the Doshas. Diet Adaptation #1:
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Seasons, like foods, have different Doshas. Although there are general dates for each season in North America, different regions will vary. Here in the upper Midwest, spring comes late and Vata often stays past February 1st. Use the attributes of each Dosha as a better guideline than the dates.
As we bring winter and the Vata season to a close and prepare to welcome in the spring and Kapha season, you are going to want to begin to bring in more of the drying qualities in lifestyle aspects such as dry food, spicy herbs and saunas. If you are a Vata, however, be careful about increasing drying activities too much or it will affect your already dry nature. Use in moderation and see how you feel. Spring is also the optimal time to do a cleanse as you literally spring clean the physical house of your body. We're not quite there yet, but in late April I will offering a Spring Cleansing Special so watch for details next month. In the meantime, you can start to gently assist your body in switching seasons with these mildly cleansing Kitcharee Recipes. No, you don't have to eat this all month! But having it once or twice a week will ease your transition.
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Now's the chance to to finally learn a system for food that makes sense for YOUR body! You will take some of the information you learned from this eZine on Ayurveda and explore the world of food. You will finally learn how to balance your innate needs with the ever changing external factors in life. If you have ever felt confused about knowing what to eat to keep you healthy and in balance, you don't want to miss this class. TELECLASS OPTION Learn What Foods Keep YOU in Balance
Jamie Durner, NCMT, ACC, RYT is a credentialed life coach, yoga teacher, bodyworker, speaker and author for individuals who are ready to embrace healing and harmony with an empowered approach. Her areas of expertise include health and balance on all levels of body, mind and spirit; personal development, Kundalini Yoga, and spiritual living. Through individual coaching, workshops & presentations, and products, Jamie's mission is to inspire and teach individuals how to develop the awareness, resources and confidence to manage their health and life to suit their goals. Return to Top | ||||||||
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