6 powerful affirmations to use during Mercury Retrograde
The arrival of Mercury retrograde comes with many different energy shifts. Even those who are not really familiar with astrology and the planetary aspects can feel these changes and voice their confusion, without actually knowing what is going on. The truth is, none of us know. Mercury retrograde can bring surprises and past experiences to the surface. This is so that we...
Do’s and Don’ts for your Ayurveda Dosha
Ayurveda teaches us to get to know ourselves better through maintaining a healthy lifestyle which best supports our predominant dosha. Whilst some can sound "healthy", they might not be congruent with our Ayurvedic body constitution. Learn about some the do's and don'ts of each dosha. KAPHA Represented by the elements of water and earth, Kapha predominant individuals usually have a healthy and heavy type...
Juices to balance your Ayurveda dosha
Freshly squeezed juices are a great and effective way to feed our body with the vitamins and nutrients. Knowing which fruits and vegetables are best suited for our predominant Ayurveda dosha can benefit our overall wellness and aid to a healthier digestion. VATA JUICENourishing and warming Vegetables and fruits such as beetroot, peaches, bananas and plums with ginger and lemon will provide Vata...
The emotional journey of yoga backbends
The practice of yoga constantly reveals to us a new beginning. As we allow ourselves to let go and feel free in the physical body, we start to experience stillness in the mind also. And if we are brave enough to completely immerse in the asana practice, we realise that there are no limitations that restrict us from feeling free...
50 life lessons to live by
1. Make peace with your past. What has happened already is gone. Learn from those experiences and add them to your wisdom in the present actions you take. 2. It’s ok to be single. Date, take your time to love and enjoy yourself and focus on you. The more you align your energy and create happiness for yourself, the more you will start...
How to deal with Mercury retrograde
This month we once again welcome the arrival of the Mercury in retrograde. This is one of those astrological events we hear so much negative talk about, but in all honesty, it serves a purpose. One interesting thing I have noticed during this period, that even skeptics of astrology, during this period would complain about their mood or overall state...
55 WAYS TO SELF-DISCOVERY
One of the most beautiful aspects about life is that you can always reinvent yourself. Through all the different experiences life brings for you, you learn to explore all parts of you and rediscover yourself over and over again. The truth is we are always evolving and although we can have a clear idea on who we are, life teaches...
Kapha dosha pacifying foods
A Kapha pacifying diet requires a balance of warming, dry and light foods. People with a predominant Kapha dosha usually have a slow and sluggish digestion. This is because the Kapha elements of water and earth make Kapha predominantly heavy, steady, moist, sluggish and slow. It takes them longer to digest food and they tend to put on weight very...
Pitta dosha pacifying foods
A Pitta pacifying diet needs to provide the Pitta dosha a refreshing, cooling feeling. The Pitta agni/digestive fire is strong therefore people with predominant Pitta dosha usually have good digestion and a strong appetite. You know you’ve got Pitta in you because breakfast is a must. Those with predominant Pitta dosha cannot skip their meals because they get very hungry and if...
Vata dosha pacifying foods
A Vata pacifying diet must provide this Ayurvedic body type nourishment and warmth. As its qualities are dry, cold, light, rough and changeable due to its elements air and space Vata needs a daily meal lifestyle which balances out these qualities. Adding the appropriate Vata pacifying spices will also help with a balanced digestion, but it’s always important to follow a...