Balance in Autumn
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Balance in Autumn

Changes in the season are one of the many reasons we notice signs from our body of imbalance. Those typical in Autumn are:

  • digestive disorders, feeling ungrounded, restless and anxious, poor sleep, dry cracked skin, popping and painful joints and poor circulation.

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BEETROOT & SWEET POTATO LENTIL DHAL
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BEETROOT & SWEET POTATO LENTIL DHAL

This yummy beetroot and sweet potato + lentil curry is really great for Pitta dosha conditions (e.g. inflammation, stress and poor absorption) or for anyone in the Summer season.

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Nasya for Self Care
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Nasya for Self Care

Nasya is the Ayurvedic method of herbal medicine administered via the nasal cavity for many common manifestations of imbalance that occur above the collar bone.

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Autumn Provokes Vata Dosha
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Autumn Provokes Vata Dosha

Autumn provokes the Vata Dosha, which is dominated by the elements of Space and Air. In order to avoid elemental imbalance, we need to encourage the less dominant elements: water; earth and fire.

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Self Massage - Self LOVE
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Self Massage - Self LOVE

Self Massage (or Abhyanga) is one of the most commonly prescribed Ayurvedic methods for self healing in balancing your Dosha.

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Daily Detox
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Daily Detox

Ayurveda teaches us to support our bodies natural capacity for detoxification with remedies that are most effective as part of a daily routine.

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Summer Season and Pitta Dosha
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Summer Season and Pitta Dosha

Ayurveda is an ancient system of preventing disease by finding a rhythm with nature's elements.

In Summer, your fire element can be aggravated, leading to Pitta Dosha imbalance and related disease manifestation.

This article offers advice about indicators of Pitta Dosha and self care tips to help you avoid disease.

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Winter can provoke Kapha Dosha
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Winter can provoke Kapha Dosha

Sluggish? Lethargic? Melancholy? Extra Weight?

These are signs of Kapha imbalance, which can lead to disease. To create balance in Winter, pacify Kapha.

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Breathe to thrive
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Breathe to thrive

Do you know... The way you breathe has a direct impact on your body's capacity to thrive (in order to fight virus, avoid disease and kick some serious arse in this lifetime)?

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Summer is the Season of the FIRE element
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Summer is the Season of the FIRE element

According to Ayurveda we contain a unique combination of each of the five great elements in varying balance.

Fire is needed for motivation and digestion so we can pursue creatively with strength and vigour.

But here are some Ayurvedic tips to temper your fire so you don’t burn out.

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What is Full Moon Yoga?
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What is Full Moon Yoga?

In the full moon you are invited to feel the energy of the moon and the subtle influences. This is a teacher’s guide to planning a full moon Yoga session.

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Viparita Karani in Wilsons Prom
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Viparita Karani in Wilsons Prom

Look no further for a simple healing technique: This is THE pose of rejuvenation and vitality.

Learn how, why and what the hell I’m doing on top of a mountain.

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Lets talk: Menopause
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Lets talk: Menopause

While we are all different, there are a range of common symptoms that we can manage with Yoga.

Additionally, Yoga can provide strategies to help live with the changes in your body and mind.

Here is FREE Yoga class for you to try.

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What is Yin and Yang? Sthira and Sukha?
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What is Yin and Yang? Sthira and Sukha?

Why do we use the ancient Chinese Philosophy of Yin and Yang in the practices of Yoga which are from ancient India?

What is Yin Yoga and try this free Yin Yoga and Meditation class for healing and balance.

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Introduction to Ayurveda
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Introduction to Ayurveda

Ayurveda was established 5000 years ago but is still so relevant today.

Read this post to learn about

  • What is Ayurveda;

  • What are the Doshas;

  • How to do a Dosha Assessment; and

  • What are the Ayurvedic Remedies

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