Feeling hot hot hot?

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Feeling hot hot hot?

Our mind-body is governed by three bio-energetic forces, vata, pitta and kapha and each has their role and they have a unique balance within us. Vata is the energy of movement and kapha is the energy of stability.

Pitta is the energy of transformation and heat of the trilogy. Pitta is formed of the fire and water elements and guess what? We have five of them within us (pachaka, sadhaka, ranjaka, alochaka, brajaka). We can see the obvious fire in our digestion but here is how pitta plays a role in other area.

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5 ways to manage stress with Ayurveda

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5 ways to manage stress with Ayurveda

What is stress? I am sure you would not disagree that stress is undeniably indefinable. One way to understand stress is a psycho-physiological response within the body to some physical, emotional or environmental stimulus.

The Ayurvedic approach to stress and most health concerns is based on an imbalance the energetic properties – the doshas (vata, pitta kapha). Stress is Ayurveda is seen predominantly as a disturbance to our vata dosha, the energy of movement that is formed from the space and air elements.

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Nourish the Five Vata Sub-Doshas

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Nourish the Five Vata Sub-Doshas

So if you’ve been introduced to Ayurveda already you for sure will have heard of the doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. But did you know there were five members in each dosha family? Just as in Yoga philosophy, there are five energy sheaths called koshas, there are five vayu’s, taking care of our creative, enthusiastic breezy selves. Each of the five vata sub dosha takes care of a specific area or function of our mind-body.

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Turn Social-Distancing into Ayurvedic Spring Cleansing

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Turn Social-Distancing into Ayurvedic Spring Cleansing

While we can’t deny the current global health crisis and while some may argue that it’s not possible to find a silver lining in all the loss of human lives we are experiencing, we can do our bit to help ourselves and other by raising our awareness and vibration. We have opportunity to use this time for a ‘holistic spring cleanse’. It’s the perfect time to reflect on our personal longer-term health goals and wellness habits.

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Sabudana Kitchari (Spiced Sago / Tapioca)

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Sabudana Kitchari (Spiced Sago / Tapioca)

Another quick one pot dish that is ‘sattvic’ by nature and a traditional Indian dish prepared on auspicious days and often eaten as the meal if fasting is being observed. This delicious gluten-free, vegan, savoury kitchari alternative made with tapioca or sago pearls is super easy to prepare.

Spring is kapha season so adding a little extra kick and spice it up with some chillies to burn off those accumulated winer toxins. For me this dish is a perfect option for breakfast, lunch or dinner I recommend eating it as soon as its freshly off the heat.

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