Overall, my experience with Ayurveda practices has been eye opening and amazing. Though I was frustrated with the early morning wake ups and the sore throat, I always came back to a place of appreciation for the YTT training and the amazing support surrounding the program. I have already learned and continue to learn so […]
Axis Yoga Trainings’ students received customized feedback and suggestions for their ayurvedic experiments. Here is what Susan Bernhardt, AYT’s lead ayurveda instructor, had to say about this students process. “I’m so glad that you found the experiment to be helpful. Waking up early, expressing gratitude, tongue-scraping, and nasya – all wonderful! It’s great that you […]
Lots of people don’t like mornings. They can be rushed and hectic and leave us feeling behind before we’ve even gotten started. But there is another way. Through the teachings of Ayurveda we can learn how to start our day with grace and gratitude that will ease us into our daily responsibilities. This is something […]
For years I was the type of person who got out of bed last minute, threw on some clothes, brushed my teeth (hopefully!), and grabbed coffee to-go before speeding off to work. Due to this routine, I was often physically and mentally tardy for work. Reflecting now, it seems like my mind spent the morning […]
1. Good morning! Starting the day by looking at my hands, giving gratitude and/or praying has been the catalyst for positive thinking throughout the entire day to follow. Although I am not new to the practice of starting my mornings in this way, I found myself specifically working on giving gratitude and praying in different, […]
The results of my experiment have certainly had life altering effects. They have become aspects of my life that I do not plan to change. I look forward to waking up early for my daily routine. I enjoy the effects that these small changes have made on my days. I appreciate the positive changes and […]
One of the unique aspects of Axis Yoga Teacher Trainings is the inclusion of Ayurvedic study. Additionally, the students have the opportunity to apply the lessons of Ayurveda to their own lives. This student experimented with Ayurvedic recommendations to help alleviate fatigue which led to “a new lifestyle built upon awareness of healthy decisions and […]
In an effort to formulate the structure of my experiment, I applied some fundamental principles of ayurveda to my current life. Doing this gave me a new perspective on my everyday life and opened my eyes to different methods for staying healthy. I learned about vata imbalances and how they can be provoked by consistent […]
My lifestyle prior to conducting this experiment was not necessarily unhealthy, but rather unaware of the detriment some small actions had on my health. I was able to recognize everyday ailments, such as fatigue or allergies, but unable to identify their source. For instance, I have always been prone to snacking in between meals on […]
I began by first establishing my full morning routine and purchasing any necessary items for my experiment. I utilized the intellectual resources provided by my instructors as well as those found in the Ayurvedic Home Remedies textbook. I began to understand the importance of dedicating my morning to promoting a healthy, happy day ahead. Using […]