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Ayurveda

2/27/2014

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It’s Spring and according to Ayurveda winter is dominated by the qualities of Kapha, whose characteristics are cold, heavy, stable, dense, and viscous; this is why we find ourselves moving slower, craving heavier foods, and longing for more sleep. Just as nature is confused as to which season she belongs to, it’s common to experience an internal clash during this time as we begin to feel “spring fever” yet we’re still stuck in the energies of winter. As Yogis we seek to move with whatever sensations, emotions, or energies arise for us; trusting the wisdom of intuition and moving in harmony with her rather than resisting that which we don’t like; resistance not only creates suffering but it is a subtle assault on ourselves. Dr. Robert Svoboda, preeminent ayurvedic scholar in the west says “You retain your health only so long as you are willing to forgive your stresses, shrug off adversity and adapt to new situations.  Resistance to change always impedes the workings of your immunity”.

It is wise to move with gentleness during this time of year. Allow yourself to move slowly; spend time observing nature’s spring. Remember that all re-birth comes with great struggle and effort. The practice of compassion and ahimsa towards self helps to ease the transition.

Allow yourself the pleasure of sleeping more, or engaging in quiet activities, this helps pacify aggravating qualities as we ‘die’ to this season and prepare ourselves for our new awakening.

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  • AWAKENING
    • TANTRA
    • YANTRA
    • ASANA
    • PRANAYAMA >
      • TYPES OF PRANAYAMA
      • EKADASI
    • MANDALAS
    • MEDITATION >
      • MINDFULNESS
      • ALIGN THE CHAKRAS
      • AWARENESS
      • YOGA NIDRA
    • VEDIC ASTROLOGY
  • CHAKRAS
    • 1. MULADHARA - TRUST
    • 2. SWADISTHANA - PASSION
    • 3. MANIPURA - COMMITMENT
    • 4. ANAHATA - LOVE
    • 5. VISHUDDHA - COMMUNICATION
    • 6. AJNA - VISION
    • 7. SAHASARARA - UNION
    • CHAKRA DIET
    • CHAKRA SOUND THERAPY
  • HEALING SESSIONS
    • MASSAGE
    • YOGA THERAPY/CHIQITSA
    • CHAKRA THERAPY
    • YANTRA: YOGIC NUMEROLOGY
  • TEACHERS
    • MICHELLE MCKEEVER BISHOP
    • WARREN BISHOP
  • CLASS SCHEDULE
  • WORKSHOPS
    • YOGA BLISS
    • AYURVEDA & YOGA
    • ART & SCIENCE OF BREATHING
    • YIN: A MINDFUL PRACTICE OF GENTLE ACCEPTANCE
    • UNWIND AND WINE
    • MANIPURA - DISCOVERING YOUR POWER AND YOUR PURPOSE
  • RETREATS
    • CULTIVATING THE INNER GARDEN
    • UNWIND and WINE
  • AYURVEDA
    • PANCHAKARMA
    • AYURVEDA TREATMENTS
  • YIN YOGA
  • PHOTOS
  • BLOG
  • STORE