The eyes are the windows to your soul! That's not original, but it's true! For clear, lustrous eyeball windows and a fresh clean face, I suggest including the following as part of your morning routine, or dinacharya as they say in ayurveda. Cup cold water with your hands and gently open and close your eyes in the water. Blink your eyes seven times and rotate your eyes in all directions. This will help stimulate and refresh your nervous system and fully awaken you. Want to take eye care a Continue Reading
What is Vata???
Ether and air combine to form the vata dosha. In nature vata is like the wind, consistently changing, moving and scattering things around. Vata governs the principle of movement and therefore can be seen as the force that directs nerve impulses, circulation, and elimination. A person in whom vata dominates will usually be tall or short, but always thin with prominent bones and joints that crack as they move. They usually have narrow shoulders and hips. Vatas have thin, rough, dry skin, with a Continue Reading
Nasya: Soothes the Mind & the Sinuses
Nasya is the administration of oil through the nostril. As we enter the cold, dry vata winter months nasya is especially important to lubricate the tissues and protection from germs. It is an ayurvedic daily practice that has been shown to help remove toxins from the head resulting in more clarity of the mind, reduced stress, and prevention of wrinkles in the face. It is regularly used in ayurveda to treat stress, headaches, anxiety, sleep disorders, sinusitis, colds, allergies and depression. Continue Reading
Creating a Daily Spiritual Practice
For those who are craving a deeper connection to their divine self, a daily sadhana practice may be the answer. This daily practice has been shown to unlock trapped energy, release stuck emotions and tap into your authentic self. Every sadhana practice is unique to the individual. There is no right or wrong way to develop your practice, but here are a few key concepts you may wish to include: Set an Intention You may want to start with the intention behind your practice. What Continue Reading