Ayurvedic

Fiery New Moon Moving Initiating Winter Solstice

by Samantha on December 14, 2012

Astrologly Notes  We are jumping into this New Moon cycle with the Moon’s fiery birth in Sagittarius, and Uranus, the planet of all things un-expected, shape-shifting, and sudden- finally going direct, after its six months of backward motion.  You might see great ideas opening up, especially if you put something on the back-burner in July. It’s a [...]

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Ayurvedic Consciousness

by Samantha on January 6, 2011

We know that to change harmful mental conditions we must cultivate the opposite. Ayurvedically, consciousness is grown in the petri dish of the food, impressions and associations around us, as well as our behavior. These daily imprints dye the consciousness until we think we are that color. Being able to begin choosing the opposite of [...]

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Ayurvedic Systems

by Samantha on December 15, 2010

One of the most profound gifts of Yoga is that it brings the layered connections within and without the body into consciousness.  The obvious one is the physical to emotional and psychological.  There is also the channel system of mind and prana/ energy.  Yoga, Ayurveda, and ancient metaphysicians, consider the body a system of interrelated [...]

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Ayurvedic Massage oils

by Samantha on December 6, 2010

Ayurvedic Notes: Massage is good for every imbalance and a wonderful centering tool.  It tells the body that it is cared for.  There are massage oils ehlpful for each Dosha  If you know you are Pitta Dosha (tend to be fiery, sharp, type A, ambitious,) use sunflower or sandalwood oils because they have cooling properties.  If you are [...]

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Kapha Dosha

by Samantha on November 1, 2010

 Moving into colder territory creates more kapha imbalances.  Remember that Kapha Dosha (imbalance) needs greater stimulation, more fire in the belly to prod lethargic tendencies.  Do a practice that energizes, warms, and releases toxins.  Goddess pose is a great place to start, and Shakti Dance is a wonderful place to end.

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