Self care = self love: Hypothesis
I believe that a self-care routine can take the edge off of some of my anxiety and help me sleep better.
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Self care = self love: Method
Due to my medical constraints (medications, etc), I opted for a low intensity experiment. I decided to add drinking warm milk with nutmeg before bed and a daily external oleation routine. Near the end of the experiment I took up trying meditation with a mantra. 1 – a half hour before I intended to go […]
Self care = self love: Results
Overall, I would say that the self-care treatments that I started to use were effective in calming my mind and helping me sleep. My skin is in better condition now as well! As for my PTSD symptoms, I think that the routine of all of it really helped me the most. I would finish all […]
Self care = self love: Conclusion
The more I learn about Ayurveda, the more I love it and it makes sense to me. From growing up in a very scientific household, this has been a truly new way to view the world and people. I really like the idea of trying to find balance and that the things we eat and […]
Adapting to Vata
As part of their introduction to Ayurveda, Axis YTT students have the opportunity to design an experiment around their dosha. This student must make significant diet changes in an effort to be a better balanced Vata. And finds other Vata recommendations to be a pleasant addition to the daily routine.
Adapting to Vata: Experiment
I have chosen to incorporate several self-care practices and to change my diet for this experiment. I am very Vata and everything I eat is not recommended for a person with a Vata constitution. Self care Meditation 30 minutes Tongue scraping and Gargle sesame oil Oil massage Dietary changes Cook all veggies Discontinue dry foods, […]
Adapting to Vata: Diet
This doesn’t look like so much, but this is nearly all that I eat. For breakfast I normally eat granola and yogurt with strawberries so I could keep the strawberries, but the rest is out. Lunch was a salad all-raw and crackers dry. Dinner was a little better because I eat meat, or fish and […]
Adapting to Vata: Meditation
The self-care portion of my experiment has been much easier. I started meditating a short time ago so I included it in this experiment I think I am making some progress in settling my mind and not having constant chatter all the time. Over the last few months I have increased my meditation to 45 […]
Adapting to Vata: Oral
Tongue scrapping and Gargling with sesame oil; This has been pretty easy to do the gargling with oil was a bit strange at first because it is so thick but after a few times I got used to it. The tongue scrapping was gross as my tongue is coated most mornings. I am not sure […]
Adapting to Vata: Massage
The oil massage is wonderful I thought it would be oily and messy but the oil soaks in to my skin by the time I finish the massage. This may change as my skin gets more hydrated but for now I plan to continue using the oil on my skin and hair.