Ayurveda - The science or rather a way of life?

A couple of years ago I learned about Ayurveda through stories and experiences of people in my surroundings. I was immediately intrigued to find out and learn more about this ancient life philosophy and health science from India, as it focuses on healing body, mind and soul by giving inspiration on how to keep these in balance. Ayurveda is a science that is based on the laws of nature and teaches us how to align ourselves with the five elements (fire, air, space, water, earth), without a one-size-fits all approach as it recognizes the uniqueness of each individual being.

Everyone has a unique constitution made up of a combination of the five elements, that reflect the macro cosmos in a micro environment - your own body, mind and soul. In the physical body, vata (space, air) is the subtle energy of movement, pitta (mainly fire) the energy of digestion and metabolism, and kapha (earth, water) the energy that forms the body’s structure (bones, muscles).

Ayurveda holds the motto: like increases like and opposites balance. When it's hot and sunny outside, the advice is to eat or do something with cooling qualities to create a sense of balance and alignment. Eating something hot or doing something that causes you to sweat would only increase the sensation of heat and fire, make you more vulnerable for disbalance, indigestion and disease.

Ayurveda seems to be gaining more popularity in the Western hemisphere as well, as people become aware of the principles that are easily incorporated and bring so many benefits.

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Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom by Acharya Shunya

Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom by Acharya Shunya

Acharya Shunya has so much knowledge to share first hand about Ayurveda and is a true inspiration if you want to walk along that path. She has a very easy to read book on how to integrate Ayurveda into your own life, without much ado and yet with so many benefits as a result.

She also hosts a podcast sharing her many insights: Shadow to self.

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Can Yoga Heal Trauma and PSTD?

Can Yoga Heal Trauma and PSTD?

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Have you ever heard yoga teachers say that "yoga is the practice of injury?" They can even go ahead to show some healthy yoga practice as a way to open doors, break down walls as well as express our vulnerability. The question is; how do you perform this when you are completely disconnected from yourself? What is the next thing you think of doing when self-awareness triggers memories from a past emotional trauma?

The effect of trauma

We all recognize the fact that trauma is an emotional shock that accompanies a deeply distressing incident like war, crime, accident, assault, as well as natural disaster. However, what immediately follows a traumatic event is shock and denial but its long-term effect can include flashbacks, unpredictable emotions, strained relationships, as well as a number of stress-related physical symptoms. Some medical practitioners, refers to trauma conditions as "issues in our tissues." An emotional trauma that is unresolved can manifest in our body as nervous ticks, migraines, clenched shoulders, jaw, or even a heavy heart.

Trauma is an emotional shock that immediately follows a disturbing incident like war, crime and others. The long -term symptoms as well as effects that trauma creates often reflects post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a condition of emotional as well as mental stress that is persistent, which occurs after a traumatic event. People that are diagnosed with PSTD can relieve themselves from the event through intrusive memories, flashbacks, as well as nightmares: in a nutshell, avoiding anything that reminds them of the trauma. Many people are suffering from this situation today. The good news is that yoga can help bring relieve to people suffering from this.

Trauma-sensitive yoga

When someone is just recovering from emotional trauma, health professionals recommends that the person should engage in some healthy behaviors, in order to enhance your ability to cope with excessive stress. In addition to performing proper rest, nutrition, as well as avoiding drugs and alcohol, it is suggest that some relaxation techniques should be considered in this regard. However, if we consider the effects of trauma, then we can fully understand why relaxation might not come easily to people who are suffering from PSTD. This kind of condition is when trauma-sensitive yoga can be employed.

Association through meditation

Students can reconnect easily to themselves, as well as in the present environment, and in a safe environment through trauma-sensitive yoga. There are some meditation techniques that encourage yoga students to acknowledge thoughts as well as feelings, which arise without having the pressure to react to them. With online doctor Canada, I can gurantee that they are willing to provide any treatment for PSTD.

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