Ayurveda, just 3 simple things to wake up your body intelligence

I am currently on my fifth book about Ayurveda. It is a fascinating subject. I finished “Ayurveda, practical guide to optimal health, healing and vitality” by Geeta Vara and “Ayurveda, beginners guide” by Susan Weis-Bohlen.

Balance

Ayurveda combines mind, body, spirit creating a balanced bioenergetic system. Strong digestive fire, nourished body tissues, well functioning body processes, a calm mind, balanced emotions and clear senses. A body in harmony. A holistic approach to health. With a focus on vitality.

You are a sunflower

Picture your body as a sunflower. Give it food, sunlight and water and let it flourish. The soul, the collective and the universe combined. Managing ether, air, fire, water and earth. Lifeforce, radiance, vigour and strength. Vata, pitta, Kapha. Managing sleep, diet, exercise, mind and your environment.

You are what you consume

The message from all the books about Ayurveda is very clear. Your digestive system is the core of your health. Digestive is meant in a broad context. All your experiences are “food” that needs to be digested. You are what you eat. That is why you should not only consider what you eat but also what you see, what you hear, what you smell, what you feel and what…