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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
One of the lessons learned by Axis YTT students is that people find Yoga through a variety of paths. This student found Yoga through meditation. And when experimenting with the niyama, atmanivedana (or Ishvarapranidhana) the existence of both positive and negative aspects of any chosen path were evident in the experiment.
My first experiment is focused on Atmanivedana. Atmanivedana is the concept of offering one’s life to god. I decided on this concept because I feel this is the reason why I began yoga and all of my life’s choices and crazy turns have led me to realize that this is the path for me. I […]
I have had an off and on mediation practice for many years now. When I begin meditating I dive fully into it and try to meld it into every aspect of my everyday life, or fully surrender to god. When I am off, I am completely off with little attention paid to this crucial aspect […]