According to Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine originating in India, if you are balanced then you will have:
no food cravings
good sleep (ie. sleep through the night)
clear skin
clear eyes
balanced emotions.
In this episode, ayurvedic specialist, Lauren Prindiville, shares modern and accessible ways that you can use to bring Ayurveda into your everyday life for better balance.
She also gives practical actions that you can take to balance out the winter season (Kapha) that we're currently in.
Listen to discover:
What is Ayurveda and how does it work
What are the characteristics of each dosha (constituent)
How to find out what your dosha is - air, water, fire or earth (vata, pitta or kapha)
Simple practices to help you balance your system based on your dosha
How to use the ayurvedic clock to optimize your energy levels throughout the day
About Lauren:
Wanderlust at heart, Lauren has been traveling, volunteering and teaching internationally for the past 5 years across Europe, North & Central America, and Asia. Lauren is a 500 + hour registered Yoga Teacher, an Ayurvedic specialist, and a YACEP instructor for courses on Ayurveda, prenatal, postnatal and kids yoga. She is now based in Tahiti and offers online trainings/courses, YTTs, and retreats.
KEY NUGGETS:
Your Doshas
One of the foundations of Ayurveda are the elements that govern our balance. Depending on a variety of factors including what’s currently going on in your life you might be governed more by either of the three doshas - vatta, pitta or kapha.
The idea is to get back into balance.
Vata - Air & Space
Defining element: movement
Out of balance: digestive issues like gas & bloating
Pacify with: slowing down, grounding foods like root vegetables
Kapha - Earth & Water
Defining element: stability
Out of balance: heaviness, overweight, overeating, depression
Pacify with: warm but light food like steamed veggies, light spices like curry, movement
Pitta - Fire & Water
Defining element: Structure
Out of balance: anger, irritability, acne, eczema, psoriasis
Pacify with: cooling foods
Summary of the Ayurvedic Clock:
6am-10am - Kapha Time
waking up before Kapha time gives you most energy
best time to move your body
10am-2pm - Pitta Time
best time for focused work
2pm-6pm - Vatta Time
best time for creative work
6pm-10pm - Kapha Time
Best time to move your body
10pm-2am - Pitta Time
Best to sleep by 10:00pm/10:30pm for best sleep
RESOURCES:
Dosha quiz: https://www.islandayurvedayoga.com/doshaquiz
Connect with Lauren:
Website: www.islandayurvedayoga.com
Instagram: @lauren.islandayurveda
Lauren’s Offerings:
Online course info for 3 courses: online course academy, passive income + instagram -
Online course academy -OCA
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