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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
Our bodies are created in the same fabric of the universe. The same five elements aka 'Panchamahabhuta' in Ayurveda make up the entire universe and also create the human body. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Most people are familiar with 'Doshas', but do you know that the three doshas- Vata, Pitta and Kapha are formed of the five elements. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The five elements are Akash (Space), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Ap (Water) and Prithvi (Earth) and understanding these can help you unlock secrets to your being.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The element 'Akash or Space' 💫when in the universe, is seen as the vast space that holds the planets and the stars, in our bodies the same element can be understood as various hollows of the body- that skull cavity that accommodates your brain or the abdominal cavity that holds various organs.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The element 'Vayu or Air' 💨when in the universe or nature is seen as the wind, the one that gives the movement for planets, comets etc, whereas in the body Air is seen as the one that fills your lungs, that which gives movement to all processes in your body and also the gas that you are so uncomfortably bloated with.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The element 'Agni or Fire' 🔥in the universe represents the brilliance of the sun and the stars, in our body, it is seen as the digestive fire that burns your food, and your eyes that light up your world.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The element 'Ap or Water' 💦is seen in nature as the oceans, rivers, and seas, and in your body as various fluids- saliva, blood, plasma, and is responsible for nourishment.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The element 'Prithvi or Earth' 🌎in the universe is seen in the form of planets, wood, rocks and stones, and in your body, it is seen as the denser parts like bones, nails, and hair.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ These five elements not only make your body but also the doshas and thus balancing the five elements is the key to balancing your body. If even a single element goes out of balance, it creates disharmony leading to ill health.⁣ ⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #fivelements #akash #vayu #agni #prithvi #jala #earth #water #fire #air #space # #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure ⁣⠀
Happy Easter! ⠀ ⠀ Take some today to be grateful for where you are and what you have.⠀ ⠀ Make best of the opportunities that come your way and be present to enjoy every moment! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvediclife #liveoptimally #joy #happyandhealthy #ayurvedagoals #lifegoals #liveayurveda #ayurveda #wisdomoflife #gratitude #bloomwhereyouareplanted #bloom⠀
1️⃣Ayurveda 🌿 is the oldest wisdom of life that has stood the test of time, since its origin over 5000 years ago. It is a system rooted in deep wisdom and is built on a foundation of principles that stay the same no matter what time or space they are applied to. This is very different from modern nutritional trends change over time eg. Fats were deemed to be our worst enemy in the '90s and suddenly today in the 21st century they become your best friends. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 2️⃣Ayurveda is the best stool for self-knowledge. By understanding your Prakriti💁‍♀️ (your unique blueprint) as well as your Vikriti🧟‍♀️ ( imbalances) you get deeper insights on you as a person, your physical body and its requirements, your mind and emotional makeup- what's normal for you and what's not. This can empower you to make the best decisions for different aspects of your life eg. health, relationships.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 3️⃣Ayurveda also serves to help you develop fulfilling and supporting relationships by helping you understand people around you on a deeper level. So whether it's your mom, your spouse or your children you are trying to support Ayurveda can help you support them in a way they need you to.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 4️⃣Ayurveda teaches you to live in harmony within your body and with nature through daily as well as seasonal routines as well as other practices. This can help you stay in balance and thus prevent any diseases.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ 5️⃣Ayurveda has immense therapeutic value for it is the oldest holistic system that focuses on all aspects of you- your body, mind, spirit, emotions, behaviors as well as individual needs. So no matter whether your symptoms originate in the body or the mind, Ayurveda can offer various tools and strategies to help you heal.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvediclife #liveoptimally #joy #happyandhealthy #ayurvedagoals #lifegoals #liveayurveda #ayurveda #wisdomoflife #holistichealth #holisticlife #health #happiness #wellness #prevention⁣⠀
🌱Ayurveda🌿 in simple words!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvediclife #liveoptimally #joy #happyandhealthy #ayurvedagoals #lifegoals #liveayurveda #ayurveda #wisdomoflife #ayurvedicmedicine #health #holisticliving #wellness #harmony #happiness #wisdom⁣⠀
Food is the most basic ingredient required for our health, yet it is also the main factor that is implicated in a variety of diseases. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Food can be both a blessing 😇or a curse 👿for you! ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ How???⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ The food you eat turns into a blessing or curse, depends on your understanding of your own self and your food. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ If you eat food that is clean and free of toxic chemicals, aligned with your dosha type or unique personality type, aligned with your body, mind, spirit, and also your health goals or life goals. If such is your diet, the food you eat will turn into a blessing for you!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Unclean foods and foods that are full of toxic chemicals like pesticides that are known to cause various diseases in humans; not eating according to your unique needs and following dietary plan result in impaired nutritional state, eating that at are incompatible with your dosha type weakens your body leaving it susceptible to diseases, and the foods that you are sensitive to or allergic to can create a plethora of symptoms ranging from stomach upsets to skin rashes, thus making food feel like a curse for you. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ So choose your food wisely!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #liveayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #threepillars #liveoptimally #diet #optimizeyourlife #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediclifestyle #feedyoursoul #nourish #holistichealing #holistichealth
Food 🥗is the most abused anti-anxiety 😫drug indeed. And so is used as a quick fix to change the state of a restless mind.😲⠀ ⁣⠀ Have you ever....⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Binged on sweets 🍬🍭🍫to calm your anxiety?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Gorged on chips just because you had nothing better to do?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Stuffed yourself full with desserts 🍰🍮and treats 🍩🍪when feeling low😒?⠀ ⁣⠀ What you need to understand is that when you don’t let your feelings come to the surface, the unprocessed emotions never go away and will often show up in different areas of life like your food habits to a large extent. ⠀ ⠀ Your cravings, binging or food addiction is a result of unexpressed emotions. Ayurveda states that certain emotions like grief when unexpressed can result in various health conditions. ⠀ ⁣⠀ So instead of shutting down your emotions and feelings take time to acknowledge them and work through whatever comes up. These are some things you can do⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Sit with your anxiety or depression and examine what's causing it.⁣⠀ ⠀ Get in tune with your life and make the best of your free time⁣. ⠀ ⠀ Meditate every day, even if you have only 5 minutes to spare.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Healthy emotions lead to a healthy mind which will eventualy lead to a healthy body and a Healthy YOU!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #liveoptimally #dont eatyouremotions #optimizeyourlife #fuelyourbody #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #ayurvedaemotions #ayurvedamentalhealth #mind #optimizeyourmind #healthyemotions #stressfreelife
Health or Svastha in Ayurveda literally means being situated in oneself (sva= oneself ,stha=being situated) "Samadosha Samagnischa Samadhatumala Kriyaha Prasanna Atmenindriya Manaha Svasthya Ityabhidheeyate' – Acharya Susruta In order to be healthy, one's doshas must be in equilibrium, the digestive fire must be optimal, and the tissues (dhatus) and malas (wastes) must work in state of balance. The sensory and motor organs along with the mind and the soul must be in a pleasant state. The doshas, dhatus, agni pertain to the physical body and the atma, indriya, manah to the level of the soul, mind and emotions. Sama Dosha: The three doshas present in your body- Vata💨 Pitta 🔥Kapha💧 must be in balanced state. When the equilibrium of the doshas is disturbed it produces a state of Dosha Vaishamya (imbalanced doshas), which is known as disease. Sama Agni In order to keep be healthy, your digestive fire (Jatharagni) and all metabolic processes at the level of various tissues (Dhatvagni) should function optimally. The health of an individual depends on the proper strength of his digestion as poor digestion is the root of all diseases according to Ayurveda. Sama Dhatu Mala Kriya This means a balanced state of dhatus (tissues) and malas (waste products). According to Ayurveda there are seven Dhatus namely Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Medas, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. And the excreta or Malas – purisa (faeces), Mutra (urine), Sweda (sweat). The dhatus of the body must function properly and so also the malas of the body. Prasanna Atmendriya Manaha The functions of the sensory and motor organs are equally important for your health eg your sense organs- eyes, tongue, skin, nose, ears should function well along with each of your senses. When these are impaired or do not functions well it will lead to a state called disease. Your mind should carry out its functions well- intellect, memory, focus and feel happy. Also your so spirit or soul should feel fulfilled and nourishes. #manjiriayurveda #ayurveda #behealthy #ayurvedicdefinition #health #wellness #holsitichealing #body #mind #soul #senses #ayurvedicmedicine #healwithayurveda
Today is World Health Day!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ We have all heard talks on how health is important or that Health is a basic human right. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ But do you know what health really means to you?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Have you ever thought of what it really means to be Healthy?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Does it mean living a life that is free of pain or a life that is full of energy?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Does being healthy mean being skinny or being able to live your life with zest and zeal?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Take some time today to see what does being healthy really mean to you. Take some time to focus on your body, mind, emotions and your spirit?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Is your body healthy? Are all the systems in your body functioning well or do you have aches or pains or any inflammation?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Is your mind healthy? Do you feel focussed and have lots of mental energy to carry out your daily tasks or do you struggle with focus, memory and are mentally fatigued?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Are you emotionally balanced? Or do you live with anxiety/ depression or are holding on to grief? ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ How aligned do you feel with your life? Do you feel full of life everyday and welcome it as another chance for fulfilment of your life purpose or do you just keep chasing one goal after another without being really happy?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ So to celebrate World Health Day today, please ask yourself these questions as only then will it lead to the beginning of your health journey!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #holistichealing #holistichealth #worldhealthday #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #heappiness #joy #healing #behappy #behealthy
My journey with Ayurveda started not as an Ayurvedic doctor, but as an obese teenager looking for health solutions when all the other healing systems had failed her. In my pre-teens, I was a short chubby girl and the fact that I wasn't tall was a constant source of grief to me. My mom in a bid to help me would often make me try a variety of regimens to help grow tall. And on one such trial, I went on a diet of milk and bananas every day for breakfast as her one of her friends recommended. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ I soon started growing tall and reached 5'7" which was what I had wanted, but to my disappointment, I had packed on a lot of pounds, gained weight to be 225 lbs at the age 16. Now my weight became a constant source of embarrassment to me. I could not get rid of the pounds no matter how hard I tried. Weightloss diets, diet pills, visits to doctors and specialists like endocrinologist couldn't help me as my 'unique case' left most practitioners baffled.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ And one fine day I was referred to Dr. Niyati Chitalia, an awesome Ayurvedic Physician in Mumbai who later became my teacher and mentor. She was the first one to make me realize how food can be a double-edged sword. The very food that is eating to support your body, can sometimes be the one reason that is creating your health problems as seen in my case with my diet of milk and bananas.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ After explaining the power of food, Dr. Niyati taught me about my unique body type or Prakriti and recommended specific diet and lifestyle changes as well as Ayurvedic herbs that were customized for me. The weight came off effortlessly, and all my other health problems just melted away. I also had tons of energy, glowing skin and in-depth knowledge of what foods worked for me. ⁣⠀ And just like, I was healed with Ayurveda I would love for you to start your healing journey with Ayurveda.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Curious about if the food you are eating is supporting you or creating imbalances? Give me a call to set up your Ayurvedic consultation so we can get you on a personalized meal plan.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ #manjiriayurveda #theayurvedicdiet #ayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #diet #preventionisbetterthancure #feedyourbodynotdisease #foodismedicine #ayurvedicdiet #holis