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Greetings!
October--up, down, here, there, calm, stormy--a month of variable weather and yes sometimes variable moods. We are moving out of the summer Pitta season of natural heat and fire into Vata Fall. Ayurv eda has 3 primary seasons--one for each dosha. Vata season runs October through February. Vata season is like the Vata dosha within us--variable, cool, dry, windy (airy), ungrounded, enthusiastic, moving, and spiritual.
We do best to keep our balance and health if we make seasonal adjustments. As we enter Vata, we want to be more focused on generating our internal fire and warmth, eating more cooked foods, grounding ourselves with yoga, massage, and meditation practices, feeding our enthusiasm by connecting with others, and using more oils in our cooking and on our body to moisten ourselves in this dry season.
Vata can easily be disrupted so no matter your primary Ayurveda constitution and primary imbalances, it is healthy to also attend to balancing your Vata in the Vata season. Check out some tips in this newsletter. I invite you to select at least 2 or 3 to adopt into your radiant lifestyle.
Also check out the coupon below for a deal on getting an Ayurveda Assessment so that you know what you are working with....its a good customized foundation for ongoing health improvement The offer includes some coaching sessions to get you on your way to more radiant living.
Be well, live long, and prosper, Rhonda |
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Cleaning up the mailing list for Radiant Life Ayurveda.
The mailing list for this eNews was originally formed from my personal contacts and recommendations from friends. It is my intention that those who want to receive the eNews do and those who do not will no longer. Earlier this week I sent out emails to those who appeared to not be receiving this email or were not opening it with the plan to eliminate any email addresses that did not confirm interest to continue.
I understand that my web service may not be 100% accurate with receptions and opens. If I erroneously delete your address from misunderstanding, please let me know and I will reinstate it. The change will begin with the November newsletter. Thank you and I apologize for any inconvenience.
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How do we know our Vata is out of balance? Look for these signs:
- anxiety
- difficulty falling asleep
- a weakened immune system
- constipation
- skin dryness
- emotional conflict
- inability to make decisions
- impulsiveness
- fast and disconnected speech or difficulty speaking up
If one or more of these is you, your Vata needs balancing. Additionally, Vata is the most common imbalance present over half the time. As we live longer we our Vata increases. Fall is Vata season. All good reasons to do something about your Vata now.
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Fire Up Your Digestions with Spices!
Spices enliven our digestion and create more Ojas (juice of life) from what we eat. In Vedic fire ceremonies spices, oils, seeds, and nuts are offered to the fire. It is a practice of devotion and reverence to the elemental energies of life. Through such a practice we can invoke the subtle energies of the elements and call forth blessings to our life.
Likewise, we can think of our daily eating as ritual and we are offering food, spices, seeds, and the like to our digestive fire. As you take in the earth's bounty, think about the energy and intelligence with which you are nourishing yourself. As you do this, daily nourishment will transform from eating for calories and quick energy to eating for healing, cosmic intelligence, and deep nourishment. Here are some particularly good spices to use for pacifying Vata. When cooking with spices first cook in a little ghee or olive oil. Well actually first honor the spice and bless it for your nourishment, saute, then offer it to your fire---feel the full experience of that.
Vata pacifying spices:
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- cardamom
- cinnamon
- saffron
- salt
- cumin
- ginger
- cloves
- mustard seed
- black pepper (in moderation)
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 Classes October-November 2011  Rhonda Egidio, Ph. D. is offering classes at various sites in the Kalamazoo area. Rhonda is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with great passion for sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda and the simple yet effective practices that can make important upgrades to our digestion and overall radiant health. For more information visit: http://RadiantLifeAyurveda.com
Note: early rate are for registrations and payments received one week before the event. Ayurveda at Unity of Kalamazoo Upgrade Your Life to Radiant! Thursdays October 6 & 13, 10am - noon. $50 regular, $40 early (Sept 29). Details - - - - Ayurveda at Awake and Aware: Ayurveda Fall Detox and Rejuvenation. Tuesdays, October 18 & 25. 7:15-9pm. $65 early rate or $75 regular
Eat for Radiant Health: Ayurveda Seasonal Menu Planning. Tuesdays, November 1 & 8. 7:15-9pm. $65 early rate or $75 regular Combo Fall Detox and Eat for $120 Early rate (by Oct. 11) or $130 after.
- - - - Ayurveda at Suzanne's Organics A Taste of Ayurveda: The Wisdom of Life and Strategies for Radiant Health. October 21, 5:30-8:30pm; $50 includes dinner.
Details and Registration Form
- - - - Ayurveda at Unity on the Lakeshore, Douglas, Michigan. Ayurveda Wisdom for Radiant Health and Divine Longevity. Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 7-9pm. Love Offering. Details. - - - -
Ayurveda at The Center for Unlimited Possibilities in Spring Lake, Michigan.
Ayurveda for Radiant Health and Divine Longevity. Saturday October 29, 2011, 9am - 4pm. $85 or $75 early rate. Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Early bird rate is for registrations and payment received one week before the class date. Checks may be made payable to Rhonda Egidio and mailed to Rhonda at 1630 Grand Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
For classes coming up soon pleases send me an email to confirm registration and arrange payment. Advanced notice is needed as there are lots of handouts. You may also call me at 269-345-2991 |
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Personal Ayurveda Assessment
Rhonda Egidio Ph.D., provides Ayurvedic assessments of primary health concerns, diet, sleep and lifestyle. The assessment includes pulse and tongue diagnosis to determine your Constitutional Dosha balance (prakruti) and your current imbalance (vikruti). You will receive a detailed written summary of your dosha states/ assessment results and a list of personal recommendations to support you in restoring balance
Time and Cost: 1 1/2 - 2 hours for the Initial Consultation & Assessment. Total price for the assessment and written report is $120. Follow up sessions are $60. A follow up session is highly valued to discus and activate the selected recommendations so receive both for $160, a savings of $20.
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The winds of Fall are here and we need to detox and prepare for this challenging season. Take a look at the workshops created to support you in your health for this season. You may also wish to consider a private consultation as you ever move on the path of light.
Cheers and blessings,
Rhonda Egidio
Radiant Life Ayurveda rhonda@radiantlifeayurveda.com
269-345-2991
http://www.radiantlifeayurveda.com
Ayurveda information shared here is for general educational purposes and is not intended to substitute for medical or psychological advice. Please consult with a qualified medical professional in these matters.
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Upcoming Events
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Unity of Kalamazoo, October 6 & 13.
Awake and Aware. October 18 & 25, November 1 & 8. Taste of Ayurveda at Suzanne's Organics. October 21. Unity on the Lakeshore October 26 Center for Unlimited Possiblities, October 29
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Featured Tip for Digestion and Weight Loss
Hot Spice Water
In a liter/quart thermos:
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp coriander seeds
Add seeds to thermos and pour boiling water into the thermos. Let steep for 5 minutes. Then sip this hot spice water throughout the day. You can add more boiling water if you drink it up. But the next day make a fresh batch.
The effect of the hot water alone on the side of the tongue signals your body to digest. If you have just eaten it will digest what is in your system. If you have not just eaten, the signal will be to digest stored fat. Since this is where toxins often hang out, drinking the hot water will pull out ama (toxins) along with fat and discharge from your body.
The 3 spices are digestive spices so this is an added bonus for digestion. Once you start doing this, you will feel much cleaner as digestion will be more complete.
Hint--if purchasing a thermos, get a good one that will keep water hot for 7-8 hours. Also a pop-top type thermos is good so you will not need to completely open the thermos each time which allows the heat to escape. Here is a drink to your health
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 Hot Date Nut Milk
Luxurious Ojas drink--pacifies Vata especially.
Soak 10 raw orga nic almonds and 2-3 organic Medjool dates overnight.
Peel almonds in morning (or alternatively-quick peel by soaking in boiled water for about 2 minutes then drain and rinse with cold water and pop out the almonds)
Boil 1 ½-2 Cups organic whole milk
Put peeled almonds in a blender and blend up.
To blender add:
Peeled and pitted dates
1 tsp ghee (or up to 1Tbl)
Ground spices-about ¼ tsp or to taste---mix of cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon (can fresh grind every few weeks)
¼ tsp green spirulina powder. Optional-can add Chyawanprash or Amrit
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I will send out a monthly newsletter and perhaps an occasional additional mailing. If you do not wish to receive future mailings from Radiant Life Ayurveda, please unsubscribe at the bottom of this email. This mailing list will not be sold or shared with others in respect for you privacy. Rhonda
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Radiant Life Ayurveda thermos. Value is $320, available to you in October for $255. Arrangements need to be made in October for appointments completed by December 2011 The thermos is ideal for hot spice water--see the tip--as it keeps water hot 7-8 hours or more and has a pop-top. Ongoing coaching can make all the difference for change. Otherwise, it's just information. If you want to make the commitment, I will work with you. Here's to your health!!!
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