Ayurveda can be overwhelming, and confusing when you first start learning about it. The practices might seem out there, or be counter advice to what you've always heard. How do you go about uprooting all of what you thought was true to explore this new subject? That is where I was at when I first learned about Ayurveda. I still struggle with transitioning all of my practices to an Ayurvedic one, I just love my cup of coffee to start my day. Well I want to share a few ways with you on where to start. I learned Ayurveda from a feminine form. Which means less rules, and more flow. I want you to listen to your intuition as you read the suggestions and decide what would be best for you to start 10 Practices to examine 1. Your 5 Senses This is one of my personal favorites as it's so easy to do for anyone. I have my son learning some of these techniques as well. Taste - Try and taste the 6 flavors according to Ayurveda during your meals. The 6 tastes are- bitter, sour, astringent, p...
Your
skin is a living, breathing part of your physical body that’s
constantly changing. According to Ayurveda (yoga’s sister science),
skincare should flow along with Mother Nature by changing with the
seasons.
Early spring is kapha season, characterized by cold and
oiliness from increased moisture after a long winter. As we move into
late spring, increased warmth brings us closer to pitta season, marked
by lightness and hotter temperatures that tell us summer is on its way.
If
you haven’t already tweaked your skincare regimen since the end of
winter, now is the time to do so. Here are a few skincare tips that will
nourish and balance our your skin as we make the transition from cold
to warm again.
Detox Your Skin from the Inside Out
Spring
is a renewing time of year when it becomes a very popular trend to
cleanse or detoxify our minds and bodies of what has accumulated
throughout the winter months. And when it comes to our skin, a healthy
looking outer glow starts with what we put into our bodies.
Drinking plenty of water and incorporating more foods that help with
detoxification will help your skin release toxins. Begin by reducing the
amount of heavy, fried, and oily foods so that you can replace them
with more green veggies, juicy fruits, whole grains, and spices that
help stimulate digestion.
Massage Your Skin with Warm Oil to Lift Impurities
The
increased moisture and warmth in the air brought by spring helps to
naturally eliminate toxins and impurities that tend to build up over
winter, but we can help the process along by gently massaging the skin
with warm oil. Suggested oils to use include sesame oil, olive oil, or
mustard oils.
If you know what dosha is your dominant one, you can
select an oil that that works to balance it out. Warm a bottle or bowl
of oil by placing it in your sink full of warm water and then gently
apply a small amount to your skin, massaging slowly in a circular
motion. You can optionally steam your skin first by holding your head
over a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head to help open up
your pores.
Go Light on Moisturizing
Now that the dryness
of winter has passed, there’s no need to heavily moisturize the skin
quite as much since it could cause oiliness. You don’t have to give up
your moisturizing routine completely, but switching to a lighter
moisturizer will go a long way.
Depending on how frequently you
decide to massage and cleanse your skin with warm oil as suggested in
the previous paragraphs, you may not even need to apply a moisturizer to
your skin since the oil will be moisturizing enough.
Anyone can use the above tips, but be sure
to tailor your skincare regimen to your unique skincare needs as well.
Whether you sense that your dominant dosha is pitta or you know that
your skin is prone to acne and blemishes, make adjustments where
necessary to keep your skin healthy and glowing all spring long.
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