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May 9 - Ayurvedic Spring Cleansing
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We've been mentioning spring quite a bit lately, but that's only because it's so important to recognize the impact that the four seasons have on our habits, rhythms and general state of wellness. In some of our classes we've been working with Ayurveda, specifically focusing on spring's wet, damp kaphic qualities. We've been taking a look at ways to balance these qualities in ourselves and to calm the effects of spring allergies and other illnesses through breath, movement and nutrition.
In Indian cultures, people commonly eat a food called kitchari (pronounced kit-chur-ree), which literally means "mixture", to re-balance their doshas. Similar to a big vegetable stew with many potent spices, kitchari is a tonic that improves digestive fire, helping us to cleanse the internal organs, which in turn helps us to feel a bit lighter. It's also the perfect nutritional accompaniment to panchakarma, a series of Ayurvedic treatments that encourage the body to release toxins.
Kitchari can be made with a variety of different ingredients--it's more a category of food rather than a specific dish. We like this kitchari recipe from the Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Center in Seattle because it offers some ingredient suggestions for the balancing of all doshas, no matter which season we're in! |
*Click on any of the workshop titles below for more information or to register*
Restorative Yoga w/Kara
Friday, May 18th
6-8pm
A long, relaxing and soothing practice-- perfect for repairing the toll that stress takes on body, mind and soul. Teacher Training 2013: Free Info SessionSunday, May 20th1:30-3pmInterested in becoming certified to teach yoga? Or maybe you just want to deepen your practice through our immersion program. Whatever your desire, the time is now to start looking for a program for 2013. Bring your questions to this free info session. Light refreshments will be provided. Theraputic Focus: Lower Back w/LeslieSunday, May 27th12-2pmCurious about lower back pain and what causes the discomfort that that so many of us live with in this area of the body? This workshop is for you. Leslie will teach you postures that can alleviate/prevent pain and support a healthy spine. |
