Cleanse. Stoke. Energize. Here comes the sun. Let the Spring detox begin! Be honest: Did those words sound exciting? ...or a little too ambitious? When kapha dosha is imbalanced, it leads to a sluggish, depressed, funky attitude. It can make the idea of self-care and detoxification seem like a little too much work. But right now, self-care is exactly what you need! ...and there has never been a better time for a good, old-fashioned seasonal cleanse. Give your soul a pick-me-up, and stay stoked all Spring by applying kapha balancing self-care rituals. Read on... What is Kapha?According to the principles of Ayurveda, kapha is made up of the two elements water and earth. It provides structure, growth, cohesion and protection for your body and mind. It is associated with body tissues that have a protective function, like your internal organs, skin, and mucus. Kapha allows for grounded stability that leads to compassion and care for others. When imbalanced, however, kapha is like mud: slow, heavy, dense, wet, and cold. When kapha is excessive, you might experience respiratory congestion–an overabundance of mucus. You might feel heavy, lethargic or low-energy....like you're stuck in a rut. Spice things up with vigorous exercise and pungent foods. Kapha is most prevalent the early spring. Yoga and Ayurveda offer practical solutions to balance your body and mind all season long. Look to the elements:
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Ready for neti? Your nose knows. When winter weather brings sinus sludge, get clear with a little help from a dear friend—your beautiful neti pot of handmade pottery. Now in a rainbow assortment of colors to cheer up your kapha 'tude. (Don't forget to follow up with clear. NASYA to lube your sinus tubes). stoked! (OIL)
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stoked! wake up, seize the day, and balance your kapha. Organic almond oil, a blend of energizing essential oils (including bergamot and lime), plus heating properties of cayenne and black pepper. no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, or anything funky. Use as desired for massage or skin care. For external and cosmetic use only. Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Small batch production means slight variations may be present. How to use: Massage into skin for a uplifting, energizing, and moisturizing skin treatment. clear. (NASYA)
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your nose knows. balance your doshas. 22 Ayurvedic herbs blended in coconut and jojoba oil with subtle, clarifying essences. no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, or anything funky. Use as desired for massage or skin care. For external and cosmetic use only. Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Small batch production means slight variations may be present. How to use: Apply two drops to the inside of each nostril following Neti wash. 22 Ayurvedic herbs include brahmi, ashwaganda, kachura, dudhi, lemon, kothmir leaves, amla, gulab, vaj root, bhangaro, kapurkachali, nagormoth, damaro, nagod, anantmool, marvo, sahadevi, gahula, shankupushpi, padopandadi, bavachi, and sitalchini. stoked! scrub
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Wake up and seize the day with the signature stoked! essential oil blend folded into pink Himalayan salt. Infused with citrus, vitamins C, E & A, along with hints of ginger and cayenne pepper, to nourish yourself awake. stoked! wake up, seize the day, and balance your kapha. Organic almond oil, a blend of energizing essential oils (including bergamot and lime), plus heating properties of cayenne and black pepper. no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, or anything funky. Use as desired for massage or skin care. For external and cosmetic use only. Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. love bombs botanicals™ scrub tubs are handmade of sustainable bamboo, by our friends in Bali. Small batch production means slight variations may be present. How to use: Massage into skin for an uplifting, energizing, and nourishing skin treatment. Action Steps for Ayurvedic Wellness |
About The AuthorR.R. Shakti, PhD
Founding teacher of Inner Power Yoga®, Shakti is a Contemplative Mythologist, ritual facilitator, and writer who presents a Tantrik approach to personal empowerment and social action. Through contemplative story-telling and mind/body practices, she offers a vision of deep peace and radical freedom. CategoriesBODY + PLANET
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