The VATA TYPE

Are you the type that suffers from insomnia, worries constantly, experiences constipation, has frequent spells of forgetfulness or just can’t seem to follow a routine? If yes, it is the Vata dosha that is out of balance.

 

According to Ayurveda the elements existent in nature such as water, earth, fire, air, and ether are existent within us.  Therefore, the vata dosha consists of the air and ether elements governing all movement in the mind and body.  This includes blood flow, breathing, and movement of thoughts across the mind.  The key qualities of vata include dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile and clear. This gives a good foundation for the necessity of therapies that are beneficial for soothing the vata dosha; specifically abhyanga and shirodhara- two ancient time-honored techniques have tremendous therapeutic value.

 

Both treatments are grounding and warming which is exactly what balances vata- opposite of cold and mobile. 

 

Abhyanga is a specific type of massage technique that can be performed by another individual in a therapeutic setting or as a self-massage as part of a daily morning activity prior to showering.  Essential oils may be used in a base of sesame oil that is warmed slightly.  This massage stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation, enlivening and revitalizing the body. 

 

Shirodhara is one of the best forms of calming the mind and achieving a deep state of inner silence.  It is becoming one of the most popular Ayurvedic treatments in the United States. The word Shirodhara translates into shiro meaning head and dhara meaning stream.  This treatment involves a continuous stream of warm oil poured on the third eye. It is very beneficial whenever the mind is over stimulated mostly in the case of vata imbalances.

 

There is of course many other avenues such as diet, exercise and herbs that lead to the healing of vata imbalances but these two therapies have proven to have very good results with the Vata individual.  

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CHANGE allows for new beginnings by Dr. Thanki

Change-what is change? It is transition, it means letting go of something old to allow for something new. With each moment comes change but when we look at the bigger picture with each new experience comes an opportunity to change. At times change is pleasureable but other times it can be painful. The best thing to do is be present with each moment because then only can we see what each moment brings in a positive way and move through it. How can we be present? We can be present by being in touch with the breath. Just awareness of the breath. Just like a flame that is buring has a new flame that arises each moment so does life. Life brings about moment each minute that if we are not present with them they go away without noticing just as each flame does. If we move through life without this awareness of the present then we can say that we have just gone through the motions rather than truly experiencing life and the changes it brings about. Keep growing, keep changing, and keep experiencing. Then you can say you have lived LIFE!!

SAT afternoon thoughts!

Take a moment to sit outside and enjoy this beautiful day. SOAK UP THE SUN and look into the sun and put an intention out there for today! Let the universe listen and watch how these intentions manifest!