The change in season as autumn sets in, the leaves change colour and fall, in such a breathtakingly spectacular, transitional and transformative display of colour, texture and natural beauty. Rustling sounds on the breeze, whisper softly, speak reflections of spirit. Remind one of the inevitable changes in life – the ebb and flow of the
Autumnal spiritual reflections Read More »
In the Northern hemisphere Autumn time is typically characterised by “Vata” type qualities, such as:- dry, rough, windy, erratic, cool, subtle, and clear. Vata consists of the elements air and ether. In Ayurveda like increases like and therefore Autumn is considered Vata season and as such it is the time that this dosha can easily
Transitioning from Summer into Autumn with the Wisdom of Ayurveda Read More »
Sleeping properly is so important to our overall health and well being. It is the time we get to rest and repair our physical bodies, switch off and rest the mind. It can greatly affect our mental and physical health. So many of us suffer with insomnia, irregular sleep patterns, or simply not getting enough
Tips for a More Restful Sleep Read More »
Meaning and Origins “Meditation” is derived from the Latin words “meditari” and “mederi”, meaning to think, dwell upon and to heal, and the Sanskrit word “medha”, which means wisdom. Meditation is a practice of going within oneself to quieten the mind and to achieve an altered state of consciousness. A resting state, deeper than that
In Ayurveda summertime is associated with Pitta dosha and the element of fire and water (predominantly fire). Signs of Pitta imbalance are:- Feeling overheated and irritable A tendency to get impatient or angry Red skin or eye conditions Burning indigestion (heartburn, diarrhoea) Inflammatory disorders (skin rashes, pimples, infections etc. Balance in Ayurveda rests on the
Stay Cool In Summer with Ayurveda Read More »
The whole of existence is a reverberation / vibration of energy. Everything down to the tiniest atom is vibrating at a certain frequency – we all have our own unique energetic vibration and frequency. It is said that where there is a vibration there is sound, and where there is a sound, there is creation.
The Power of OM (AUM) Read More »
