Vata, Pitta and Kapha.....

When Vata is out of balance, too much air has accumulated in mind, body, and environment. The result is a sense of un-groundedness. The best way to balance excess Vata is to bring more earth and stability into the physiology. Think relaxing.

Go to bed and awaken at the same time every day
Meditate twice a day to quiet the mind
Practice yoga to connect with your body
Wear Relaxing fragrances
Eat three meals per day and favor sweet, sour, and salty tastes
Perform a slow daily self massage with warm Relaxing herbalized oil
Drink Relaxing Herbal Tea
Look for opportunities to create rhythm and routine in your life
Diffuse Relaxing fragrances into your environment
Finish things once you start them.....

When Pitta is out of balance, too much fire has accumulated in mind, body, and environment. The result is a sense of internal and external combustion. The best way to balance excess Pitta is to bring more space and coolness into the physiology. Think soothing.

Spend time outside and in nature
Favor cooling tastes – sweet, bitter, and astringent
Meditate twice a day to soothe the mind and relax the body
Schedule some space in your day
Perform a slow self-massage with Soothing herbalized oil
Wear Soothing fragrances
Favor cool, soft colors – blue, green, and white
Drink Soothing Herbal Tea
Diffuse Soothing fragrances into your environment
Try to be more playful
Engage in non-competitive physical activities
Eat with full awareness
Stay cool......When Kapha is out of balance, too much earth has accumulated in mind, body, and environment. The result is a sense of sluggishness, congestion, and dullness. The best way to balance excess a Kapha is to bring more movement and circulation into the physiology. Think invigoration.

Awaken at sunrise
Look for opportunities to create healthy change
Favor pungent, bitter, and astringent tastes
Avoid eating when you’re not hungry
Be spontaneous and try new things
Wear invigorating fragrances
Clean out your space
Drink Invigorating Herbal Tea
Diffuse Invigorating fragrances into your environment
Favor bright strong colors – reds, oranges, yellows
Meditate twice a day to get clear on your intentions and desires
Perform a vigorous self-massage with warm Invigorating herbalized oil
Exercise daily!