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6/17/2019

Soothe the Fires of Summer Time and Thrive ~Ayurvedic Wisdom for the Summer Season.

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Seven Savvy Tips for a Soothing Summer Season.

In Ayurveda, summertime is the pitta season. This means that the heat in the environment can bring out the heat in our bodies and aggravate our mind and emotions. To manage the pitta dosha so that you feel calm and balanced even as the weather heats up around you during the hot summer months, follow these suggestions:

* Avoid exercising outdoors during the hottest time of day, between 10 AM and 5 PM.

* Stay hydrated, and add more moist and cooling foods to your diet. This means drinking up to half your body weight in ounces of fresh water, and eating fresh foods like salads, fruits and berries, and grains.

*Avoid rushing, pushing, or struggling to meet deadlines now. Instead, slow down and take time to “smell the roses.”

* Enjoy leisurely walks in nature, linger out in the cool evening breezes or under the moonlight, spend time in or near fresh, cool gently running water. 

* Craft a cooling and calming aromatherapy spritzer blend from lavender, rose, mint, jasmine or ylang ylang essential oils and spray on your face, your skin, around your home or office.

* Practice soothing and cooling breathing practices including alternate nostril breathing; left nostril breathing; or slowly drawing air across the tongue as you inhale.

* Consider napping in the early afternoon for 20 minutes. This is refreshing to body and brain, and may support a later bedtime hour during the longer summer days.

Even bringing one of these soothing practices into your day will help tame the fires of summer that are often the culprit behind irritated skin, digestion, moods, and more. I invite you to implement these  cooling and calming self-care practices in order to live your best life this summer and thrive.

Questions? Please reach out and let me know how I can support you.

Namaste,
  Sharon Harvey Alexander, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Reiki Master, and Holistic Stress Managment Educator

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    ApplE Yum Yum - a Simple and delicious way to start your day

    A Delicious Fall Recipe to Help You Enjoy a Healthy Start to the Day:

    ​Ayurvedic Apple Yum - A simple and infinitely variable recipe crafted by Sharon.  (repeat post)

    All amounts are approximate. Serves ONE person.

    * Take one organic apple, chop and cover with water in a small pot. 
    * Sprinkle with a little salt (1/2 tsp. Salt helps break down fibers.)
    * Add dash cinnamon (1 tsp. Helps metabolize sugars.)
    * Add grated fresh ginger root (1+ Tbsp. Enhances digestion.)
    * Chop and add 5-8 dates (great added natural sweetener.)
    * Throw in a small handful of almonds (8-10. Extra fiber, protein and good fat.)
    * Add other dried fruit as desired (raisins, goji berries, mulberries, mango, apricot)

    * Top with a spoonful of GHEE (1 Tsp. Adds great fat, helps body absorb vitamins and minerals, carries nutrition IN to the cells and waste products OUT.)
    * If desired, add 1/4 cup chia seeds or flax meal (beneficial fiber).


    Bring water to boil, then turn down low and simmer up to 10 minutes or so (until apples are quite soft). 
    Mash together and serve as is.
    Enjoy!

    This is a great way to enjoy the benefits of apples in a warm and nourishing dish. Perfect for the cool, dry mornings of autumn.

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  • Home
    • Annual Calendar of Events
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    • Yoga Therapy >
      • Yoga For Wellness >
        • Meditation
        • Alternate Nostril Breathing
        • Mudras, Mantras, and More
        • Ayurveda and Yoga >
          • Ayurveda
        • Yoga For Sleep
    • Ayurveda - The Science of Living a Balanced Life
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