5 Daily self-care tips inspired by Ayurveda
We often think of self-care as a pampering regime, and this is true to an extent. Whatever makes us feel good and relaxed can fall into this category. A massage, a spa day, having a nap etc are all great ways to incorporate more self-care into our life. These however take time and sometimes require extra spending which for some...
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...
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...
Which type of physical exercise is best for your Ayurveda dosha?
Physical exercise help us to keep moving, maintain a healthy weight and feel great in general. If we take in consideration the three Ayurvedic body constitutions, we will see that each one is represent by different elements therefore their qualities vary. Each one has different needs to keep the body healthy and balanced. So which exercise is best suited for...
Which vegetables should you eat based on your Ayurveda body constitution?
Vegetables are an important part of our diet but having the right ones for your predominant dosha type body is even more important. If you don't know your dosha, click here to take the test. Ayurveda looks at each individual based on the body constitution of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, all represented by the universal elements of water, fire, earth, air and...
Which tea should you drink according to your predominant Ayurveda dosha
Do you love drinking tea? Knowing your Ayurveda constitution can definitely help you understand your body more and what it needs to maintain healthy and in balance. As herbs and spices are always important in following an Ayurvedic lifestyle, knowing which tea suits your dosha will help create a balanced internal state, be kind on your digestive system and give your body,...
5 Daily Ayurvedic habits for a balanced lifestyle
Ayurveda is known as the sister science of yoga and a holistic lifestyle. I have been studying different holistic practices throughout my academic life and I can honestly say Ayurveda for me is the best. I say this because it is based on bringing balance in your body by actually learning about and completely understanding your body. I never really...