During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in frantic activity that leaves you exhausted, out of balance, and susceptible to winter colds and flu. If you want to truly enjoy this special time of year, the best gift you can give yourself and your family is nurturing self-care.
1. Do one thing at a [...]
Tips for a Relaxing Holiday Season
During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in frantic activity that leaves you exhausted, out of balance, and susceptible to winter colds and flu. If you want to truly enjoy this special time of year, the best gift you can give yourself and your family is nurturing [...]
In Ayurveda the fall season corresponds to two major doshas: Pitta and Vata. Autumn is considered Pitta as long as hot weather prevails, and Vata as it becomes cold. Late fall and winter are known as “Vata season” because they are marked by some of the same qualities that characterize Vata: cold, dry, light, clear, [...]
“Making your doshas happy will make you happy. This is the secret to balancing the whole mind-body system.”
– Deepak Chopra
Your mind-body type (known as your dosha in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda) plays a great role in how stress affects you. In Ayurveda, the three main doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Those with [...]
Get into the Best Mind-Body Shape of Your Life . . .
The Answer is Inside!
This month we invite you to connect to the rich inner wisdom of your body, mind, and spirit . . .
Begin by taking the Dosha Quiz to identify your mind-body type; join davidji for a [...]
A recipe from The Chopra Center Cookbook . . .
Enjoy the season’s bounty of ripe, delicious blueberries with this easy ayurvedic recipe made with organic ingredients. An ideal dessert for graduation celebrations and Father’s Day.
In terms of the six tastes recognized by Ayurveda, the prominent tastes in this blueberry cake recipe are sweet and astringent. [...]
The ancient ayurvedic texts provide a long list of sensory experiences that promote wellbeing and balance the doshas.
Vata: Seek out the stability pf the earth. Try walking barefoot on the earth or grass for a few minutes every day. Spend a little time in the sun, allowing its light and warmth to soothe you.
Pitta: Walking [...]
Kapha types have the most stamina and strength of all the doshas, but when out of balance, suffer from lethargy and excess weight. If you are predominantly Kapha, a stimulating, energizing yoga practice is ideal. It’s important to challenge yourself and create heat in your body, to counter Kapha’s natural tendency to feel cold and [...]