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Yamas
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Choosing kindness toward yourself and others.
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Being honest and authentic.
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Respecting time, energy, and boundaries—for yourself and others.
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Using your time, money and energy wisely.
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Letting go of perfection and unrealistic expectations.
Niyamas
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Creating space and clarity, inside and out.
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Finding gratitude in the present moment.
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Showing up with consistency and intention.
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Reflecting and learning about yourself.
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Letting go of control and trusting the process.
The Doshas (the weather)
Kapha DAMP
Time: Late Winter to Spring
Qualities: heavy, cold, moist, dense, slow.
Physical Effects: Colds, congestion, allergies, letharc, water retention, sluggish digestion.
Mental/Emotional Affects: inertia, lack of motivation, foggy, sad or depressed.
To Balance:
LIFESTYLE: Clean, stimuating music, maintance consistent workout schedule.
DIET: Eat light, dry and warm foods limit heavy, cold, damp or overly oily.
MINDFULNESS: Meditation and Breathwork, Gratitude Recalls
Vata WINDY
Time: Fall and Early Winter
Qualities: heavy, cold, moist, dense, slow.
Physical Effects: Dry, cold, constipated, bloating, muscle spasm, aches and pains
Mental/Emotional Affects: Anxious, Restless, Unable to sleep, foggy mind.
To Balance:
LIFESTYLE: Embrace routines for eating/sleeping. Stay warm and grounded.
DIET: Eat warm, cooked, oily and heavy foods. Avoid Salty, bitter and astringint.
MINDFULNESS: Minimize multitasking, calm yoga, meditation and deep breathing exercises.
Pitta HOT
Time: Late Spring to Early Fall
Qualities: hot, sharp, light, oily, intene.
Physical Effects: Heartburn, acid reflux, gerd, ulcers, body aches. Increased hunger and loose stools.
Mental/Emotional Affects: irritable, angery, critical, controlling, judgemental, competitive
To Balance:
LIFESTYLE: Prioritize rest and relaxation over overexertions.
DIET: Eat cool, sweet and grounding, less spicy, sour and oily food.
MINDFULNESS: Cultivate ease, softness and relaxation to balance out the intensity.
“Logic will get you from point A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
— Albert Einstein