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Ojas is the substance that is responsible for life, radiant health, physical strength and stamina, strong immunity, vigor, longevity, happiness and overall well-being of every individual. It is the subtle essence of Kapha and is one of the 10 principal seats of life force.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Ojas is located in the heart and circulates through the body via blood vessels. It is the ojas, that keeps all the beings content and alive. Known as the vital essence, its deficiency or loss leads to degeneration of the body and can lead to death. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 3 Simple Ways to Nourish your Ojas are⁠⠀ 1. Avoiding the following that lead to diminished Ojas-overeating, eating when previous food has not yet been digested, consumption of stale foods, canned foods, fermented foods, excessive exercise, fasting, negative emotions (anxiety, anger, sadness, grief, hatred, jealousy, long held resentment, fear, and unprocessed grief), consumption of alcohol, smoking, lack of sleep, excessive sexual activity.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 2. Develop a strong digestion. A weak digestive fire create Ama or digestive toxins that depletes Ojas, hence having a strong digestive fire is the key build your Ojas⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 3. The qualities of Ojas are sweet, heavy, unctuous, cool, and smooth. Foods like organic A2 milk, bananas, avocado, figs, dates can support build Ojas. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #lambtonayurveda #prithvimahabhuta #ojas #earthelement #kapha #water #rebuildojas #vitality #ayurvedicnutrition #ayurvedamadeeasy⁠⠀⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
Kapha dosha can be understood as the potential energy or the energy of nourishment that governs all biological activity. It is the energy of building and lubrication that provides the body with physical form, structure, and the smooth functioning of all its parts. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Kapha dosha in the body can be co-related to the Moon in the nature. Just as the moon, provides healing and nourishment to the world, Kapha dosha in a balanced state provides an individual with nourishment, calm, rest, repair and rejuvenation to the body.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Elemental Dominance: Water + Earth⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Qualities : moist, cold, heavy, dull, soft, sticky, and static. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Main Location/ Site in the body: chest, throat, lungs, head, lymph, fatty tissue, connective tissue, ligaments, and tendons. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Functions: ⁠⠀ Physiologically, Kapha moistens food, gives bulk to our tissues, lubricates joints, stores energy, and relates to cool bodily fluids such as water, mucous, and lymph. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Psychologically, Kapha governs love, patience, forgiveness, attachment, and mental inertia. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Due to its earthly makeup, Kapha grounds Vata and Pitta and can help offset imbalances related to these doshas.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #lambtonayurveda #prithvimahabhuta #prithvi #earthelement #kapha #water #emotions #nourishment #nutrition #ayurvedamadeeasy⁠⠀
Tejas is the radiant force within each of us that governs intellect, intelligence, discernment and courage. It is also the subtle essence of Agni and Pitta dosha.⁠ Tejas also works closely with Prana and Ojas to maintain the essential energies needed to support life.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Lack of Tejas will make you lacklustre, fearful, unable to make good decisions for your self, overwhelmed and confused.⁠⠀ ⁠⁠⠀ Since, Tejas is the subtle essence of Agni, kindling and protecting Agni will generally support Tejas. ⁠⠀ 3 Simple ways to nourish your Tejas are ⁠⠀ 1. Eating according to Ayurvedic dietary principles- ensuring your meals will balance your doshas, avoiding poor food combining, eating to 2/3rd capacity of your stomach, eating in a quiet, calm place. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 2. Adding spices to your meals will aid digestion and thus build up Tejas in your body. A pinch of Trikatu (ginger + black pepper + piper longum) with 1 tsp of honey 15 minutes before eating a meal will support your Agni.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 3. Incorporation organic grass fed ghee in your diet. Ghee is a wonderful fat that supports both Agni and Tejas while balancing Pitta. You can add a tsp of ghee to your meals.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #ayurvedicvaidya #ayurvedasarnia #ayurvedalambton #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #agni #fire #fireelement #pitta #pittadosha #tejas #doshas #mahabhuta #healfromwithin⠀⠀⁠⠀
Pitta can be understood as the thermal energy or the energy of heat and transformation that governs all biological activity. Pitta is the energy of digestion and metabolism in the body that functions through substances hormones, enzymes, and bile. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Pitta dosha in the body can be co-related as the Sun in the nature. Just as the Sun is responsible for giving light to the world, Pitta in balance can support vision, digestion, metabolism in an individual. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Elemental Dominance: Fire + Water⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Qualities: oily, sharp, hot, light, moving, liquid, and acidic. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Main locations/ Site in the body: small intestine, stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, blood, eyes. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Normal Functions: ⁠⠀ Physiologically, Pitta provides the body with heat and energy through the breakdown of complex food molecules. Pitta governs all processes related to conversion and transformation throughout the mind and body like digestion, metabolism, vision.⁠⠀ Psychologically, Pitta governs joy, courage, willpower, anger, jealousy, mental perception and intelligence. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #ayurvedicvaidya #ayurvedasarnia #ayurvedalambton #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #agni #fire #fireelement #pitta #pittadosha #doshas #tejas #mahabhuta #healfromwithin⠀⠀⁠⠀
Prana is the vital force within each of us. It can be understood as the life force energy that provides us with life. It is also the subtle essence of Vata dosha.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The beauty of Prana is that it is not the just the breath as commonly misunderstood but the very energy that provide us with life. The foods we eat and the water we drink also contain prana, and serve to replenish our own Prana. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Lack of Prana can make you anxious, depressed, fatigued, without any enthusiasm or interest in life.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 3 Simple ways to nourish your Prana are ⁠⠀ ⁠1. Eat fresh, organic, clean, non-GMO foods. Incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet will give you an immediate boost of Prana. Avoid the use of frozen, canned, packaged, processed, bottled, or stale foods and also foods laden with chemical preservatives and flavorings. This kind of unintelligent, dead food is difficult to digest and clogs your body's channels restricting the flow or Prana.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 2. Yoga - Yoga is not just about asanas or poses but about connecting and embracing your Prana every single minute. Connecting to your breath everyday along with incorporating movement is crucial to nourishing your Prana.⁠ ⁠⠀ Pranayama, the yogic art of breathing helps us in expanding our own Prana so that it harmonizes with the universal Prana by cleaning the channels through which Prana flows and balancing the flow.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 3. Mantra Meditation- Mantras work via vibrational frequencies and vocalizing Mantras during meditation and help nourish your Prana. You can use different syllables for diifferent chakras or Aum the universal sound.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #ayurvedicvaidya #ayurvedasarnia #ayurvedalambton #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #vayu #air #airelement #vata #vatadosha #ether #prana #pranavayu #healfromwithin⁠⠀⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀
Vata dosha can be understood as the kinetic energy or the energy of movement that governs all biological activity. Vata is often called the “King of the Doshas,” and considered to be supreme amongst the three doshas as it regulates all functions in the body including movement of the other two doshas.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Vata dosha in the body can be co-related to the Wind in the nature. Just as the wind, when in balance provides movement and expression to the natural world, Vata dosha in a balanced state provides an individual with activity, creativity, and a natural ability to express and communicate. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Elemental Dominance : Space + Air⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Qualities: invisible, swift, dry, rough, light, cold, subtle, and mobile.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Main Location/ Site in the body: colon, thighs, bones, joints, ears, skin, brain, and nerve tissues. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ *Normal Functions: ⁠⠀ Physiologically, Vata governs anything related to movement, such as breathing, talking, nerve impulses, movements in the muscles and tissues, circulation, assimilation of food, elimination, urination, and menstruation. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Psychologically, Vata governs communication, creativity, flexibility, and quickness of thought⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⠀⁠⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #ayurvedicvaidya #ayurvedasarnia #ayurvedalambton #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #vayu #air #airelement #vata #vatadosha #ether #healfromwithin⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
Do you take better care of your material possessions than your body?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This is a question that is unfortunately true for most people in today's world. Often people take better care of their cars, houses, clothes and accessories than their own bodies. ⁠⠀ ⠀ And if you are someone who is constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, feel drained and are suffering from any health issues your body is crying for help, so it’s time to pause, turn inwards and focus on self care. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ According to ⁠Yogic Philosophy your physical body is also known as Annamayakosha or 'the sheath that is formed by food'. Thus diet and nutrition has a huge impact on your physical as well as mental health and here are 5 things you can do today to get your health back on track.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 1. Feed your body right- Feeding your body right doesn't just mean clean organic foods, but also the foods that are right for your body and your health goals.⠀ 2. Hydrate well⁠- Hydration is the key to supporting your natural detoxification processes in the body as well as getting rid of stuck emotions.⠀ 3. Movement - Motion is lotion. Incorporate daily movement in your life through yoga, exercise, dance, any other activities that you enjoy. ⠀ 4. Rest well- Rest and sleep are extremely important to recover your body both mentally and physically.⁠⠀ 5. Get the right support- Undergo regular health assessments with your health team- your physician, Naturopath, Ayurvedic Doctor, Nutritionist etc. Ignorance is never bliss when it comes to your health so it is of utmost importance that you know your health status to ensure optimal health. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #lambtonayurveda #ontarioayurveda #behealthy #motionislotion #wellbeing #svaasth #annamayakosha #bodymindsoul #healthylifestyle #ayurvedicmedicine
According to Ayurvedic Medicine, the human body is a small representation of the universe. Just like the energies of the 💨 Wind, ☀️Sun and 🌛Moon are responsible for the phenomenon on earth, in our bodies these energies are represented by the doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Kapha which are responsible for governing and influencing all the biological processes. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Vata, the dosha is the source of all movement and activity, Pitta dosha is the source of heat and transformation, while Kapha dosha is the source of structure and growth. ⁠These Vata Pitta Kapha exist at the cellular level. All exchange, movement at cellular level is carried out by Vata, all transformation by Pitta and all repair, nourishment, healing by Kapha. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Applications of Doshas ⁠⠀ 1. Doshas are Panchabhautik in nature and made up of Five elements.⁠⠀ 🌬Vata has a dominance of Space + Air, ⁠⠀ 🔥Pitta a dominance of Fire + Water and ⁠⠀ 🌱Kapha a dominance of Earth + Water⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 2. The three doshas naturally stay in harmony in the body supporting each other to carry out physiological functions even though they have opposing qualities, eg. in your digestive tract Samana Vayu stays in harmony with Pachak Agni to ensure the proper secretion of digestive juices.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 3. Dosha can be defined as 'dushnaat dosha' which means that the one that can malign or create a pathological process if out of balance. So these doshas in your body need to be protected and balanced at all times, as if they go out of balance they are a recipe for an ailment.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 4. The doshas affected by our diets, lifestyle, seasons, thoughts, emotions as well as the any other sensory inputs that feed our mind and body.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 5. Vata dosha is considered supreme because it regulates all functions in the body including movement of the other two doshas. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvediclife #liveoptimally #joy #happyandhealthy #ayurvedagoals #lifegoals #liveayurveda #ayurveda #ayurvedicwisdom #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #ayurvedicdoctor #ayurveda #dosha #fiveelements #canadaayurveda #threedoshas #knowyourdosha #naturalmedicine #ancientmedicine #healing #health #happiness #doshadiet #vata #pitta #kapha #agni #mahabhuta⁠⠀
We often talk about Heaven as something that lies above, but in fact Heaven is right under our feet. This heaven is the very earth we stand on, depicted as the Vedic Goddess Bhumi or Mother Earth. She is the one who love all her children unconditionally + equally and selflessly provides us with all she canI whether it is shelter to live, foods to nourish and herbs to heal. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ As much as it is the Mother Earth's job to protect us, provide for us. It is our duty to respect and protect the very earth we live on and make sure we hand it over to future generations with minimal impact. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ A simple way of getting more conscious about Earth is to spend time with Mother Nature and make an effort to connect with her. Some simple ways are walking barefoot on the green grass, hugging trees, hiking in the mountains or natural trails and hobbies like pottery or gardening can ensure that you strengthen your connection with the earth. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The more you connect with her, the more appreciative you will be of all her gifts and the more you will strive to protect this very heaven⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #manjiriayurveda #liveoptimally #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #lambtonayurveda #prithvimahabhuta #prithvi #earthelement #kapha #water #emotions #nourishment #nutrition #ayurvedamadeeasy #heavenisearth #environmental #protecttheenvironment #environmentalhealth #grounding #heaven #heavenonearth
*** Prithvi Mahabhuta: Creating Optimal Nourishment***⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ Prithvi Mahabhuta or Earth Element is the fifth in the sequence of elements and pertains to the sense of smell. ⁣⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ Applications of Prithvi Mahabhuta can be seen as : ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. The earth element is the primary source of structure and stability in our body and is responsible for density, inertia, strength as well as nourishment.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 2. Kapha Dosha, the principle of cohesion in the body and is formed by the combination of Water and Earth element where earth provides the stability and the inertia to it.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 3. Earth element is crucial to our sense of smell and thus using fragrances can help nourish the earth element. This is the cause of the popularizing of the essential oils as we live in a Vata deranged world where essential oils work to calm us through our sense of smell and provide more stability by nourishing the earth element.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 4. Of the six tastes- Sweet, Sour and Astringent are predominant in the Earth element. Foods and herbs dominant in earth element are anabolic in action, help build muscle mass as well as strength and add stability to the body. Of these three tastes, Sweet (Earth + Water) and Astringent (Earth + Air) have a cooling effect on body, whereas Sour (Earth + Fire) taste has a warming effect on body. ⠀ ⠀ 5. Ayurvedic herb Ashwagandha that is known to vitalize the body, support muscle growth as well as promote strength has a dominance of Earth element. To nourish your earth element and you can have Ashwagandha + warm organic milk/ almond milk in the morning on waking up.⠀ ⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #lambtonayurveda #prithvimahabhuta #jprithvi #earthelement #kapha #water #emotions #nourishment #nutrition #ayurvedamadeeasy
Self-care is not being selfish, it is a necessity. Sadly we take better care of the people around us and also of our possessions than oneself.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Most people take better care of their cars than their own body mind and soul, which is evident with the epidemic we are all facing today called 'Chronic Stress'.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Self-care is the antidote to Stress. When you take better care of yourself you are nourished in your body, mind, and soul and can better manage whatever life throws at you.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Self-care isn't complex or fancy. It can be something really simple and easy to implement yet brings joy to your life and makes a tiny positive impact on your well being.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Here are 10 easy self-care tips that I practice on a regular basis to fuel myself⠀⠀ 1. Belly breathing- Put one hand on your belly and breathe deeply right till your belly expands and contracts with your breathe. ⠀⠀ 2. Walking in nature without cellphone/ any other gadgets to ensure you enjoy the beauty of nature.⠀⠀ 3. Hydrating yourself well, you can add your favorite herbal teas to boost your water intake⠀⠀ 4. Abhyanga or oil massage administered to your self with warm soothing oil. This is my weekend favorite.⠀⠀ 5. Epsom salt bath- soak in warm water + 2 cups of Epsom salts with a few drops of lavender essential oil.⠀⠀ 6. Reading inspirational books or poetry.⠀⠀ 7. Express your creativity through art- sketch/color/doodle⠀⠀ 8. Look in the mirror and thank yourself for all that you do.⠀⠀ 9. Take mental breaks every day where you just sit, observe your thoughts and check in with yourself.⠀⠀ 10. Create healthy recipes from your favorite foods....my favorite way is to curry everything :)⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Do you practice self-care regularly? Would you like to share some unique ways you practice self-care?⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #liveoptimally #dont eatyouremotions #optimizeyourlife #fuelyourbody #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #ayurvedaemotions #ayurvedamentalhealth #mind #optimizeyourmind #healthyemotions #stressfreelife #selfcare #selfcareisessential #selfcareisnotselfish #nurture #fuel #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #ayurvedacanada #canadianayurveda #destress #connect #healwithin #ayurvedamadeeasy
*** 💦Ap Mahabhuta 💦: Creating Optimal Nourishment***⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ap Mahabhuta or Water Element is the fourth in the sequence of elements and can be understood through taste. ⁣⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ Applications of Ap Mahabhuta can be seen as : ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. The water element 💧is the primary source of nourishment in our body. Water element is responsible for cooling, calming, soothing, softening, moisturizing your body.⠀⠀ 2. Kapha Dosha is the principle of cohesion in the body and is formed by the combination of Water and Earth element.⠀⠀ ⠀ 3. Water element is crucial to our sense of taste and without water element there would be no taste. Of the six tastes- Sweet, Salty, Sour, Pungent, Bitter, Astringent- the two tastes Sweet & Salty both are predominant in water element and excess Vata aggravation in the body can make you crave these two tastes as your body tries to balance itself. Too much consumption of these tastes can lead to water retention, heaviness, lethargy, poor digestion leading to yeast infections etc. especially in Kapha dominant people.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 4. Water element is crucial to Hydration as well as Lubrication. Hydration is carried out by the water element whereas Lubrication is done via Fats and oils which are primarily made up of water and earth element. Thus, water is responsible for creating softness, moisture, calmness in the body and helps pacify Vata as well as Pitta and nourishes Kapha.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 5. Charak Samhita also enlists water as the best amongst substances that have a calming and soothing effect. Hence when someone is distressed often the first thing to do is offer the person a glass of water. Drinking enough water is also essential to create fluidity and ensure that your emotions don’t get stuck.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #ayurvedasarnia #sarniaayurveda #lambtonayurveda #apmahabhuta #jala #waterelement #kapha #water #emotions #nourishment #nutrition #ayurvedamadeeasy
Fire element governs qualities like confidence, courage, passion, inspiration etc. ⠀ ⠀ Fire element is the one that can help you rise like a Phoenix and support your inner transformation to be the best version of the person you are born to be!⠀ ⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvediclife #liveoptimally #joy #happyandhealthy #ayurvedagoals #lifegoals #liveayurveda #ayurveda #wisdomoflife #ayurvedasarnia #ayurvedacanada #sarniaayurveda #fire #transformation #agnimahabhuta #agni #phoenix #risefromtheashes⠀
*** 🔥Agni Mahabhuta 🔥: Creating Optimal Transformation ***⁣⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀ Agni Mahabhuta or Fire Element is the third in the sequence of elements and can be understood through vision. ⁣⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀ Applications of Agni Mahabhuta can be seen as : ⁣⠀⠀⠀ 1. Ayurveda states that Agni Mahabhuta or Fire Element manifests in the human body at various levels- Jatharagni or the digestive fire, 7 Dhatvagnis or the 7 aspects of fire element that bring about the transformation of tissues, and 5 Bhutagnis- that bring about transformation in each of the elements.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ 2. Having a strong Digestive Fire is the key to staying healthy as all diseases origin due to weak digestion as per Ayurveda. No matter how clean or organic you eat, if you have weak digestion, you will be unable to process the food and utilize the nutrients. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 3. Pitta Dosha is formed by the combination of Fire and Water element. It is the fire element that provides warmth, visibility, brilliance, sharpness to Pitta Dosha.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ 4. The three tastes especially Sour (Earth + Fire) -lemons, lime, fermented foods; Salty (Water + Fire)- sea salt, rock salt; Pungent (Fire +Air)- spices like ginger, black pepper, cloves have a dominance of Fire element in its composition. These foods thus increase Pitta dosha and also promote digestion.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ 5. Digestive ginger pickle 🍯: This is my favorite recipe for digestion. Take a palm-sized piece of ginger, peel and grate it. Add 1/2 tsp of Himalayan pink salt, juice of 1 lime and 1-2 tbsp of raw unpasteurized honey. Mix well and store in an airtight glass jar. You can eat 1 tsp-1 tbsp of this mixture just before you eat. It is delicious, works to enhance your appetite, improve your digestion by promoting the secretion of digestive juices.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #ayurvedicvaidya #ayurvedasarnia #ayurvedalambton #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #agni #fire #fireelement #pitta #pittadosha #doshas #mahabhuta #healfromwithin⠀⠀
A wandering mind also known as the 'monkey 🐵 mind' can be controlled via controlling your breath. A simple technique called Nadi Shodhana Pranyama is seen to instantly calm down a distressed mind 😇. ⠀ ⠀ 'Nadi' means channels and 'Shodhana' means clearing. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama is to be ideally practiced on an empty stomach early in the morning. ⠀ ⠀ To practice⠀⠀ 1. Sit in a comfortable sitting position making sure your spine is erect. You can sit in a chair with feet firmly planted on the floor or in a cross-legged position. ⠀⠀ 2. Gently close your eyes and begin by taking a few rounds of deep breaths in and out through both nostrils together to ensure that your nasal passages are clear.⠀⠀ again.⠀⠀ 3. Then fold the tips of the index and middle fingers inward until they touch the palm at the base of the right thumb. You will alternately use the right thumb to close the right nostril and the right ring and pinky fingers (together) to close the left nostril. ⠀⠀ 4. To begin, close your right nostril with the thumb and breath in through the left nostril for a count of four. Pause briefly and close your left nostril using the ring and little finger as you release your breath by exhaling through the right nostril. Then breath in through the right and repeat the cycle again. This completes one round of Nadi Shodhana. Repeat this for a few more rounds. ⠀⠀ Practicing Nadi Shodhana daily for as little as five minutes can have significant effects on your mental health. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Benefits of Practicing Nadi Shodhana Pranayama⠀⠀ 1. Calms nervous system⠀⠀ 2. Reduces stress and anxiety⠀⠀ 3. Balances the right (solar or masculine) and left (lunar or feminine) channels⠀⠀ 4. Promotes mental clarity⠀⠀ 5. Improves concentration⠀⠀ 6. Balances left and right hemispheres of the brain⠀⠀ 7. Improves memory⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #manjiriayurveda #liveoptimally #optimizeyourlife #fuelyourbody #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #ayurvedaemotions #ayurvedamentalhealth #mind #optimizeyourmind #healthyemotions #stressfreelife #nadishodhana #pranayama #prana #vayu # breathe #yogicpractices #anxietyrelief #balanceyouremotions #alternatenostrilbreathing #memory #mentalclarity #mentalenergy
*** 💨Vayu Mahabhuta💨: Creating Optimal Movement ***⁣⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀ Vayu Mahabhuta or Air Element is the second in the sequence of elements and can be understood by movement. ⁣It is invisible in nature and can be understood mainly through touch.⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀ Applications of Vayu Mahabhuta can be seen as : ⁣⠀⠀ 1. The air element is the immediate source of life. A lack of air can kill us faster than the lack of any other element. Thus, the Vayu (air) is synonymous with that of prana (life energy).⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 2. Vata dosha formed by the combination of Space + Air elements is known as the King of doshas due to its ability to move itself as well as the other two doshas Pitta and Kapha immobile. The Air element gives Vata dosha the ability to move.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 3. The three tastes especially Pungent (Fire +Air)- spices like black pepper, cloves, Bitter (Ether +Air)- leafy greens like kale, arugula and Astringent (Earth + Air) - beans and legumes have a dominance of air element in its composition. These foods should be avoided if you have a Vata dominant body type.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 4. Coffee addiction: Coffee is the most common stimulant in today's world. It is bitter, clear and Vata aggravating. The long term effects can be seen as of excessive fatigue, insomnia as well as anxiety. Coffee should be ideally avoided in a Vata dominant person or one suffering from anxiety. Adding cream to coffee cut its vata aggravating nature so does adding coconut oil or grass-fed butter.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 5. Pranayama is a Hatha yoga practice of breath control. Hath Yoga Pradipika, an ancient text on Hatha Yoga mentions that when the breath wanders, the mind becomes unsteady. Calming and controlling the breath can thus calm and control the mind. A simple Pranamaya like alternate nostril breathing can help one calm down instantly.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #ayurvedicvaidya #ayurvedasarnia #ayurvedalambton #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #vayu #air #airelement #vata #vatadosha #ether #healfromwithin
Holding on to things that do not serve you is the worst thing you could do to yourself. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Releasing stressful thoughts, emotions, objects, relationships ⁣etc paves the way for something wonderful! ⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #akash #space #vata #vatadosha #ether #healfromwithin #ayurvedasimplified #ayurvedaforlife⁣⠀
***💫Akash Mahabhuta 💫: Creating Optimal Space within***⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Ether or Space is the mother of all elements as it holds all the other elements within it serving as a container. Akash or Ether can be understood as the essence of emptiness.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Ether or Space can be understood by its characteristics of being invisible and unobstructed. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Applications of Akash Mahabhuta can be seen as : ⁣⠀ 1. Ayurvedic dietary principle of eating to 2/3rd your stomach capacity and leaving 1/3 space for the activity of digestive juices.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 2. Fasting or Langhana creates space for your body to do its work when you minimize the workload by restricting food/ water and thus can help digest Ama (digestive toxins) as well as Meda (Fat). This is also the reason for the popularity of Intermittent Fasting today.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 3. Prolonged self-administered detoxes can make you feel spacey, ungrounded, distracted due to excess of Akash Mahabhuta + Vayu Mahabhuta leading to Vata aggravation.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 4. Bitter taste is the only taste that has dominance of Ether element in its composition. This is why Bitter taste is the most cleansing of the 6 tastes and can help develop mental clarity when used optimally.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 5. Morning pages (writing 3 pages early in the morning on waking up) helps you detox your mind and declutter your emotions by helping you release emotional baggage.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣#manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth #akash #space #vata #vatadosha #ether #healfromwithin #ayurvedasimplified #ayurvedaforlife
The Five Great elements - Akash (Space), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Ap (Water) and Prithvi (Earth) make up the fabric of the entire universe and our bodies.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Our physical bodies are an expression of the five elements and as we leave the physical body the five elements dissolute and disperse back into nature. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #fivelements #akash #vayu #agni #prithvi # jala # earth #water #fire #air #space # #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth