AYURVEDA & YOGA- An Art Of Balancing Dosha

The Mantra or an art of balancing DOSHA –Knowing your body type is a good way to analyse the
kind of person you are.

Besides your regular yogic practice and obtaining your 200 hour teacher
training certification you should also know some facts about your body.
Lets today unwrap how to maintain total well being. Take careful note of what
keeps your dosha balanced – you will then be only your way to total well being.

PITTA

Elements : Fire and Water. Daily time cycles : 10am to 2 pm and 10 pm to 2

am. Season Summer , Main Characteristic : Heat.

When Pitta is in balance : When pitta is balanced ,you feel motivated , make
good decisions , have sharp intellect , are independent , direct , very focused ,
fiery , passionate, courageous and also have strong digestion. You are a good
teacher / speaker and spend money on luxury Items.

When Pitta is imbalanced: You might have a number of symptoms ranging

from physical problems to emotional stress. Physically , you might suffer from
bad breath , sour body odours, hot flushes , hormonal imbalance ,
haemorrhoids, loose bowels, indigestion, heartburn, hysteria, stomach ulcers,
burning in chest , headaches, excessive thirst and hunger, red eyes, fever as
well as inflammation. Emotionally , you might be irritable , impatient, angry as
well as bitter.
Lifestyle changes to balance your dosha – PITTA

 Keep cool; avoid excessive heat, i.e. sunbathing, hot baths and sauna.
 Choose cooling non-spicy foods and drinks.
 Avoid eating late at night.
 Avoid oily and fried foods,alcohol,caffeine and red meat.
 Follow pitta diet; liver cleansing dietary routines are also preferable.
 Avoid eating when angry , irritable.
 Have flowers around the house.
 Trust your feelings and express them regularly to avoid emotional
outbursts.
 Massage scalp and body regularly with coconut oil.
 Find and do things that give you joy.
 Bathe in the moonlight.
 Pitta makes good vegetarians.

VATA
Elements : Ether and air. Daily Time Cycles : 2 PM-6 AM and 2 AM -6 PM , Season :
Winter , Main Characteristic : Dryness

When Vata is in Balance : When Vata is balanced , you are quick , restless , energetic ,
creative , love new experiences , dislikes routine , spend money easily , crave warmth ,
have a sensitive digestion and are talkative.

When VATA is imbalanced : When vata is imbalanced you will notice various
symptoms. You might have low stamina , constipation , flatulence, irritable bowel,
menstrual cramps , lower back pain, high blood pressure , neuralgia, suffer from pain
arthritis, have dry hair and notice a tendency to worry. Emotionally you might suffer
from Confusion, forgetfulness, insecurity , impatience , depression , exhaustion,
inability to cope or concentrate . You might also be irritable , anxious, fearful and
impulsive.

Lifestyle changes to BALANCE your Dosha – VATA

 Create a safe and calm environment for yourself.

 Stay warm
 Eat Small frequent meals
 Consume warm cooked foods, warm drinks and warming spices – soothing,
satisfying.
 Choose easily digestible foods with heavy oily textures.
 Avoid skipping meals and overeating.
 Avoid cold wind, dampness , sleep loss, excess TV and radio.
 Create routine ;retire to bed before 10 Pm.
 Express your feelings to avoid a build up emotion e.g : Fear , anxiety.
  Oily body daily, using warm sesame and appropriate essential oils.

KAPHA

Elements : Either and water , Daily time Cycles : 6 am-10 pm and 6 pm- 10 pm

Season : Spring | Main Characteristic : Heavy.

When Kapha is balance : You are slow and steady , calm and loyal , content ,
courageous , loving devoted, thoughtful , make good friends and save money.

When KAPHA is imbalanced : You may again notice a number of symptoms like:
Mucous congestion – sinus, nose chest , fluid retention oedema, disliking damp and
cold, bloating , allergies, asthma , weight gain, drowsiness , laziness, frequent
colds, heavy feeling in the head and memory loss. Psychologically / emotionally you
might notice : resistance to change , inability to concentrate , depression ,
attachment , greed and slow thinking process.

Lifestyle changes to Balance your KAPHA Dosha.

 Avoid a heavy breakfast . Eating between 10am – 6 pm is best.

 Two main meals daily preferable , one being a salad.
 Avoid dairy products, sweets heavy , oily and fatty foods-
 Avoid eating for emotional support.
 Eat only when hungry, drink only when thirsty.
 Avoid sleeping after meals.
 Minimal sleep , avoid oversleeping , especially past 8 am.
 Frequent physical exercise and mental stimulation is a must.
 Have regular baths and sauna to promote sweating.
 Vary your routine.

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 Balancing of Sense – Natural Mantra’s

All our senses are vital for our well- being mentally and physically. Follow some
simple tips and make your life better.

We encounter the world through our senses. Simply put , we rely on our senses to
for instance, the touch of the chair against our bottom tells us that it is safe to sit
down! In addition to these functional attributes, our senses are vital for our mental,
emotional and spiritual well-being. In China , it is believed that the senses are
united with the universe. They are seen as the gates to all that happens and the
open windows of our whole beings.

It is a well-known fact that every molecule, every atom of the universe, is in

constant vibration , vibrating on its own frequency and wavelength. The vibrations
of sound, colour , smell , taste , heat and light enter our bodies constantly through
all our senses. We can , therefore use all of these media to enhance our total well-
being and help the body restore the balance of mind, body and spirit in the
following ways:

Balancing the surrounding - You can bring nature into your home with fresh cut
flowers, live plants , natural sunlight and the sounds of birds and water.Wall
paintings of Goddess & God in Pooja Ghar ( Prayer house with a lots of candle stand
or incense stands along with natural aroma’s rejunvetors.

1. Sound – Pleasing sounds encourage relaxation and are an incorporates the

natural sounds of birds, leaves rustling, babbling brooks , waves , whales
singing or failing rain or God & Goddess Mantra’s Chanting.
Music is very therapeutic, but silence too important for physical and
emotional health. So sit silently in a room of your personal choice and let
your mind relax in silence.
Have healing sounds surrounding you , such as an indoor waterfall or a wind
chime. Open the window and listen to the birds or sit beside a stream or river
and absorb the sounds of nature into every cell of the body.
Personally , the ultimate in relaxation is hearing the beautiful romantic voice
of Agentha faltskog , the blonde from Seventies super group ABBA, pink-
floyd or Ravi Shankar Sitar vadan. Just hearing him/her voice singing the
Winner Takes It All or Wrap Your Arms Around Me sends me into deep
relaxation and into another , more peaceful world.
Sight Clear natural light from the sun raises our spirits and encourages
health and well being through the pineal gland. Light is energy in its truest
form. Light and colour create mood and atmosphere. Combined, they have a
the ability to dazzle or enhance, dim or brighten your mood.

To increase light , have silky textured wall paper or use vinyl silk paint on your
walls. Scatter glass-top tables and mirrors , crystals and candles placed in water
around your home.

Have full spectrum daylight bulbs.

Sit in a sun- bathed and warmed room , and see how great it feels. Colour affects
us emotionally, physically and spiritually and stimulates our senses by encouraging
relaxation or activity. So choose the colours of your rooms , towels and accessories
with care.

Blue : Harmony and peace.

Violet : Royal and sensitivity

Red : Warmth and vitality

Orange : Invigoranting and warm

Yellow : Joyful and uplifting

Green : Nature and hope

Smell – A penetrating aroma cultivates all the senses and is good for improving
your power of memory.

Make sure you get clean ,pure air (use ionisers or a humidifier).

Place herb pillows under your head at night or when you are taking a nap.

Have cut flowers to bring invigorating energy and perfume to the room.(Clear glass
vases in curved shapes add tranquil Chi energy).

Use essential oils in an oil burner. ( Ghee is pure and very positive healer).

Taste – The energy of the five sense should be in harmony with taste.

Drink natural herbal teas or pure mineral water when possible and avoid coffee and
normal every day tea.

Nature - Time spent in natural surroundings is also a natural way to soothe and
heal the mind. You can bring nature into your home with fresh cut flowers, live
plants, natural sunlight and the sounds of birds and water. You can walk amongst
the trees, mountains and by clean rivers, absorbing nature at its purest. If you
cannot create this feeling at home or outside, just imagine the following : “Walking
barefoot through grass , feeling the coolness and moisture of the morning
Himalayan mountain dew, stopping by a clear, fresh stream falling over smooth
rocks.Dip your toes in the water and listen to the voice of the mountains .Allow the
light and warmth of the sun to permeate you. Breathe in the pure , clean
Himalayan air. Now imagine night is falling. The moon is full and round. Gaze up at
the myriad stars drifiting off into the solar system. Float back to earth once again to
walk barefoot through the grass and feel the morning Himalayan dew between your
toes.”

Rishikesh – surrounded by mountain provides you an opportunity to avail the

benefits of natural healing along with practical sequence of Hatha Yoga at Rishikesh
Yog Dham, India. Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance, USA is re known 200
Hour yoga teacher training school at Tapovan area of Rishikesh.