How is Food Affecting Consciousness in our Modern World?
We have all heard the old adage “you are what you eat”. Ayurveda goes a step further to teach that you are what you digest. But what if your food is laced with chemicals that our bodies innate intelligence cannot recognize? How does this impact our digestion? What happens to our mind, and consciousness?
“All Disease Occurs Due to Imbalance in Digestion”
According to Ayurveda, the science of life, the process of digesting or not digesting is at the root of all disease. It is important to develop a relationship with how we digest our food and thoughts. This allows us to understand the path to a healthy and happy life.
When the shadow comes...
Tomorrow, July 2nd is a full solar eclipse. These auspicious events are a great time to create space for introspection. I am using the time to contemplate what blocks my light and more importantly my reaction to the shadow.
Dinacharya on the Go!
Following an Ayurvedic lifestyle is a commitment to lifestyle choices and practices. The space you create for yourself becomes a required daily ritual. With consistency, these develop into routines you eagerly look forward too. But what about when we travel? Do you find your Ayurvedic practices never make it into your suitcase?
The Seasons They Are A Changin'
We have had a beautiful and long Spring here in Arizona. We were blessed with cool weather all the way through May. Now we are finally moving into Summer, which is the move from Kapha to Pitta season. In Ayurveda during the time when one season is evolving into the next, we put into place practices called Ritucharya. Ritu is “season” and each will have its own effect on one’s body, mind and emotions. Charya are practices or a regimen that is to be put into place.
