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Saturday, June 11, 2016
Ayurvedic Healing Foods
Lemons are both
refining and nourishing, and they stimulate digestion. For reducing toxins,
drink unsweetened lemonade as many times throughout
the day as desired.
Ghee (clarified
butter) is among the top rejuvenating and longevity-promoting foods. It
aids digestion and relaxed the nerves. Ghee’s rate of absorption is high,
making it an excellent medium for transporting the nutrients of other foods to
the tissues.
Dates and Figs
are prized as excellent sources of energy. They also assist build tissues. Eat
one or two every day.
Almonds are
nourishing and life-supporting. Ayurveda recommends whiten and peeling almonds
because their skins are slightly toxic. Eat several almonds daily to increase
strength and energy.
Mung Beans are
among the top legumes for their supreme digestibility and health-giving
qualities. They are advantageous when people are sick or else in need of very
light food. Mung beans are particularly nourishing when assorted with rice or
other grains.
Ginger is
frequently referred to as “the universal medicine.” It promotes good digestion
and helps remove ama. Dried ground ginger is extra concentrated in its flavor
and its effects. To aid digestion, sprinkle a lean slice of fresh ginger with
lemon juice and salt, and eat one-half hour before a meal.
Cumin Seeds serve
as a digestive support and alma-reducer for all doshas. To help remove toxins,
start the day by drinking warm water mixed with a tweak of powdered cumin and
ginger.
Lassi is a
beverage prepared by mixing one part yogurt into two parts water. It is an
excellent nutritive digestive support, taken during or after a meal. You can
flavor lassi either with raw sugar or honey and a tiny ground cardamom, or with
toasted ground cumin seeds and salt.
Juicy, Seasonal
Fruits are both extremely nutritive and purifying. Juicy fruits should be
completely ripe for maximum healing value.
Green, Leafy
Vegetables are both nutritive and purifying. Their sharp flavor stimulates
the liver, helps balance blood sugar, and aids skin conditions. Prepare with a
small amount ghee or oil.
Cow’s Milk is
considered a vitalizer by Ayurveda and endorsed for those emaciated after
injury. Ayurveda recommends bringing milk to a full boil to remove the
qualities that can cause excess mucus. To further reduce milk’s clogging
qualities, add a Tweak of ginger and/or black pepper. Also, milk should be
imbibed separately from foods with any taste other than sweet.
Water is
universally beneficial for everyone, and assists virtually all healing. It
promotes digestion and, when imbibed while hot, is particularly effective for
removing ama.
Author: Yogi Chetan Mahesh
Friday, June 10, 2016
Ayurveda Tips for Drinking Water
We’ve all heard
about the 8-glasses of water a day rule, and some of us may have even installed
water-intake tracking apps on smartphones. But, in fact, it’s not so much about
how much water you drink, but rather how and when you are drinking it.
Ayurveda, the medical structure that has been around for
about 5000 years includes some water drinking recommendations. They may seem
evident but if you follow them all, it will help you get rid of some problems
with digestion and overall health. You will see.
1) Drink water while seated. Drinking water on the go, or
when driving a car means you are multitasking and your body can not totally
concentrate on absorbing water. So sit comfortably, take a few deep breaths and
start drinking your water enjoying every sip.
2) Warm water is the excellent option. According to
Ayurveda, cold water douses the digestive fire which is responsible for the
metabolism.
3) Do not drink a lot while eating, otherwise, it will
complicate the digestion. Ideally, the 50 percent
4) Do not drink water right before or right after the meal.
Drink a little water during the meal or allow an hour and a half slot between
eating and drinking.
5) Drink when you are thirsty. There is no ideal amount of
daily water consumption that suits everybody. People into active sports and
those living in dry climates, for example, require more water than others.
According to Ayurveda, you are supposed to drink water only when feeling
thirsty. Also, if your lips are dry and chapped you should increase your daily
water intake.
6) Sip your water in small amounts during the day. Do not
drink several glasses of water at a time. It will not absorb and will simply
burden your body with extra work.
These recommendations are not that difficult to follow. And
yet they can considerably improve how you feel. Start today.
Author: Yogi Chetan Mahesh
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Yoga and its meaning as understood by Melissa Manuel, AYM Yoga Student.
yoga is not just a class one attends and also not exercise, but a
lifestyle and way of living. Yoga as a whole touches on every area of ones
life, from social behavior to physical health, to mental and intellectual
understanding to spiritual awareness. It is a systematic way individuals can
learn to expand their potential and take as much from life as humanly possible.
This pathway can lead us to respect life and learning, to be calm in the face
of stress, to be physical and mentally healthy, and to ultimately find
happiness. It is truly an art of living.
In today’s
modern era, the western world is obsessed with the physical form. Sadly we have
become so focused on our physical levels that we have narrowed some areas of
our life, such as educational and intellectual learning, and neglected others
completely, like emotional health and meditative practice. When people think of
yoga many picture a modern day ashtanga/vinyasa class focusing on asanas and
toning the body. However traditional yoga and yoga practice is so much more
than this. Yoga is a way of holistic living and the physical component is only
one aspect of yoga.
