I got this great question from one of my lovely readers and I thought it was important enough to share with all of you. Below is his question and below that is my answer. I am quite disappointed to finally realize I am a vata. I get sick whenever I train more than 3-4 days [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Exercise'
I’m a vata craving exercise!
June 9th, 2011 · 8 Comments
Tags: Body · Exercise · Questions! · Vata
Exercise for your Dosha
May 30th, 2011 · 7 Comments
Holy long weekend!! Does it really have to end? Boo. I hope you had an awesome three days off and enjoyed some downtime! I had a nice combo of productivity, relaxation and also found some inspiration. That’s the best when those three come together! This afternoon though I felt super sluggish and just wanted to [...]
Tags: Body · Doshas · Exercise
Seasonal Bloom: Kapha
March 20th, 2011 · 12 Comments
YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! Introducing Seasonal Bloom Kapha!! I think this is my FAVORITE one yet! If you are unfamiliar, each season I put together a little newsletter/booklet focusing on the dosha (vata, pitta, or kapha) for that season. On this FIRST day of spring (see? I was worried I was late, but timing always works out as [...]
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Introducing: SEASONAL BLOOM!
July 11th, 2010 · 17 Comments
Oh boy, oh boy! I created a REALLY FUN 18-page guide for summer! In my passionate quest to heal people through Ayurveda, I decided to create a fun guide to staying healthy during each season. From that intention, Seasonal Bloom was born! As you may already know Ayurveda, the seasons correlate with the energies that [...]
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Monica B’s Top 10 for 2010!
January 2nd, 2010 · 2 Comments
Happy New Year! And Happy NEW Decade! So, have you come up with a resolution yet? I always go back and forth on whether or not I like resolutions. I feel like we should be mindful of our health every day all year long, so why only focus only at the beginning of each year? [...]
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Kapalbhati Pranayam
April 20th, 2009 · 18 Comments
Kapawhat?! Kapal-bah tee. It’s a breathing exercise (pranayam) that is literally translated to “glowing” or “shining” skull. Dude, it’s the BEST because it purifies the mind by forcefully ridding all toxins. The breathing itself is a series of forceful exhalations one after the other while never intentionally inhaling. The body will automatically inhale for us [...]
Tip: Take a walk
September 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Taking a brisk walk daily is one of the best exercises for the body! Not only for the reasons we already know (gets heart rate up, helps break a sweat, lowers blood pressure, etc), but it also strengthens the large intestines and helps with constipation :) Also in Ayurveda, it is taught that exercise should [...]