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AYURVEDA YOGA- An Art Of Balancing Dosha 

The Mantra or an art of balancing DOSHA – Knowing your body type is a good way to analyse the

kind of person you are.

Besides your regular yogic practice and obtaining your 200 hour teacher

training certification you should also know some facts about your body.

Lets today unwrap how to maintain total well being. Take careful note of whatkeeps your dosha balanced –  you will then be only your way to total well being.

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PITTA

Elements : Fire and Water. Daily time cycles : 10am to 2 pm and 10 pm to 2am. Season Summer , Main Characteristic : Heat.

When Pitta is in balance : When pitta is balanced ,you feel motivated , makegood decisions , have sharp intellect , are independent , direct , very focused ,fiery , passionate, courageous and also have strong digestion. You are a goodteacher / speaker and spend money on luxury Items.

When Pitta is imbalanced: You might have a number of symptoms rangingfrom physical problems to emotional stress. Physically , you might suffer frombad breath , sour body odours, hot flushes , hormonal imbalance ,haemorrhoids, loose bowels, indigestion, heartburn, hysteria, stomach ulcers,burning in chest , headaches, excessive thirst and hunger, red eyes, fever as

well as inflammation. Emotionally , you might be irritable , impatient, angry aswell as bitter.

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Lifestyle changes to balance your dosha  –  PITTA

  Keep cool; avoid excessive heat, i.e. sunbathing, hot baths and sauna.

  Choose cooling non-spicy foods and drinks.

  Avoid eating late at night.

  Avoid oily and fried foods,alcohol,caffeine and red meat.

  Follow pitta diet; liver cleansing dietary routines are also preferable.

  Avoid eating when angry , irritable.

  Have flowers around the house.

   Trust your feelings and express them regularly to avoid emotional

outbursts.

  Massage scalp and body regularly with coconut oil.

  Find and do things that give you joy.

  Bathe in the moonlight.

  Pitta makes good vegetarians.

VATA

Elements : Ether and air. Daily Time Cycles : 2 PM-6 AM and 2 AM -6 PM , Season :Winter , Main Characteristic : Dryness

When Vata is in Balance : When Vata is balanced , you are quick , restless , energetic ,creative , love new experiences , dislikes routine , spend money easily , crave warmth ,

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creative , love new experiences , dislikes routine , spend money easily , crave warmth ,have a sensitive digestion and are talkative.

When VATA is imbalanced : When vata is imbalanced you will notice varioussymptoms. You might have low stamina , constipation , flatulence, irritable bowel,menstrual cramps , lower back pain, high blood pressure , neuralgia, suffer from painarthritis, have dry hair and notice a tendency to worry. Emotionally you might sufferfrom Confusion, forgetfulness, insecurity , impatience , depression , exhaustion,inability to cope or concentrate . You might also be irritable , anxious, fearful andimpulsive.

Lifestyle changes to BALANCE your Dosha  –  VATA

 Create a safe and calm environment for yourself.

  Stay warm

  Eat Small frequent meals

  Consume warm cooked foods, warm drinks and warming spices  –  soothing,

satisfying.

  Choose easily digestible foods with heavy oily textures.

  Avoid skipping meals and overeating.

  Avoid cold wind, dampness , sleep loss, excess TV and radio.

  Create routine ;retire to bed before 10 Pm.

  Express your feelings to avoid a build up emotion e.g : Fear , anxiety.

 

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  Oily body daily, using warm sesame and appropriate essential oils.

KAPHA

Elements : Either and water , Daily time Cycles : 6 am-10 pm and 6 pm- 10 pm

Season : Spring | Main Characteristic : Heavy.

When Kapha is balance : You are slow and steady , calm and loyal , content ,courageous , loving devoted, thoughtful , make good friends and save money.

When KAPHA is imbalanced : You may again notice a number of symptoms like:Mucous congestion – sinus, nose chest , fluid retention oedema, disliking damp andcold, bloating , allergies, asthma , weight gain, drowsiness , laziness, frequentcolds, heavy feeling in the head and memory loss. Psychologically / emotionally youmight notice : resistance to change , inability to concentrate , depression ,

attachment , greed and slow thinking process.

Lifestyle changes to Balance your KAPHA Dosha.

  Avoid a heavy breakfast . Eating between 10am – 6 pm is best.

  Two main meals daily preferable , one being a salad.

  Avoid dairy products, sweets heavy , oily and fatty foods-

 Avoid eating for emotional support.

  Eat only when hungry, drink only when thirsty.

  Avoid sleeping after meals.

  Minimal sleep , avoid oversleeping , especially past 8 am.

  Frequent physical exercise and mental stimulation is a must.

  Have regular baths and sauna to promote sweating.

  Vary your routine.

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Balancing of Sense –  Natural Mantra’s 

All our senses are vital for our well- being mentally and physically. Follow somesimple tips and make your life better.

We encounter the world through our senses. Simply put , we rely on our senses tofor instance, the touch of the chair against our bottom tells us that it is safe to sitdown! In addition to these functional attributes, our senses are vital for our mental,emotional and spiritual well-being. In China , it is believed that the senses are

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united with the universe. They are seen as the gates to all that happens and theopen windows of our whole beings.

It is a well-known fact that every molecule, every atom of the universe, is inconstant vibration , vibrating on its own frequency and wavelength. The vibrationsof sound, colour , smell , taste , heat and light enter our bodies constantly throughall our senses. We can , therefore use all of these media to enhance our total well-

 

being and help the body restore the balance of mind, body and spirit in thefollowing ways:

Balancing the surrounding - You can bring nature into your home with fresh cutflowers, live plants , natural sunlight and the sounds of birds and water.Wallpaintings of Goddess & God in Pooja Ghar ( Prayer house with a lots of candle stand

or incense stands along with natural aroma’s rejunvetors. 

1.  Sound –  Pleasing sounds encourage relaxation and are an incorporates the

natural sounds of birds, leaves rustling, babbling brooks , waves , whales

singing or failing rain or God & Goddess Mantra’s Chanting. Music  is very therapeutic, but silence too important for physical and

emotional health. So sit silently in a room of your personal choice and let

your mind relax in silence.

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your mind relax in silence.Have healing sounds surrounding you , such as an indoor waterfall or a windchime. Open the window and listen to the birds or sit beside a stream or riverand absorb the sounds of nature into every cell of the body.Personally the ultimate in relaxation is hearing the beautiful romantic voiceof Agentha faltskog , the blonde from Seventies super group ABBA, pink-

floyd or Ravi Shankar Sitar vadan. Just hearing him/her voice singing the

Winner Takes It All or Wrap Your Arms Around Me sends me into deeprelaxation and into another , more peaceful world.Sight Clear natural light from the sun raises our spirits and encourageshealth and well being through the pineal gland. Light is energy in its truestform. Light and colour create mood and atmosphere. Combined, they have athe ability to dazzle or enhance, dim or brighten your mood.

To increase light have silky textured wall paper or use vinyl silk paint on yourwalls. Scatter glass-top tables and mirrors , crystals and candles placed in wateraround your home.

Have full spectrum daylight bulbs.

Sit in a sun- bathed and warmed room , and see how great it feels. Colour affectsus emotionally, physically and spiritually and stimulates our senses by encouraging

relaxation or activity. So choose the colours of your rooms , towels and accessorieswith care.

Blue : Harmony and peace.

Violet : Royal and sensitivity

Red : Warmth and vitality

Orange : Invigoranting and warm

Yellow : Joyful and uplifting

Green : Nature and hope

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