Winter Wonderland

Currently, New Hampshire is a Winter Wonderland with sparkling snow and temperatures with <0 F.  With its cold, dry temperatures and wind gusts, it is Vata provoking!

If your constitution is Vata dominant (cold and dry), it is important to apply dietary and lifestyle choices that are grounding and stabilizing. Keeping a regular rhythm, staying warm, and seeking foods that are warming, nourishes your body, mind, and emotions.
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What does this mean?

• Follow a Daily Routine:
  – Enjoy warm and well-spiced meals regularly.
  – Perform a regular gentle, but strengthening Yoga practice.
  These exercises support a calm mind and strengthen the nervous system.

 

• Make sure to have sufficient sleep and try the following before bedtime:
  – Practice grounding, slow, calming Yoga Asanas
  – Deep complete Yogic breaths, Alternate Nostril Breathing
  – Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing, or SO – HUM Meditation
  – Massage feet with (warm) sesame oil – followed by a hot footbath
  – Drink a cup of hot milk with nutmeg (narcotic), turmeric (anti-inflammatory) & saffron (blood cleanser, aphrodisiac).