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Fall Clean Up with Ayurveda!
Greetings!
 Time to gather and bundle fallen limbs, rake leaves, and maybe even clean out a closet or two as winter blows in. Ayurveda says this is a good time to do some internal clean up as well.
In Ayurveda the term for toxins is "ama". Ama is the sticky waste product of incomplete digestion, whether physical or emotional. When digesti on is weak or overburdened by the wrong foods or experiences, ama builds up in our digestive tract and in the seat of our emotions. If not cleared, ama begins to travel through the body and settle to cause problems. With Ayurveda change of season practices we can cleanse ama from our system to prevent illness while charging up our radiance. |
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Fat soluable ama accumulates in the body's fat cells. 
When we are under stress, our stress reaction tells us we are in an emergency situation and we send out the message to store fat just in case we will need that energy later. We store stress-fat laden with toxins mostly around our bellies and lower bodies and we crave stimulants, sugar and carbohydrates. Our weight and shape issues are more about problems with our capacity to properly digest our food choices and the pleasantness of the environment in which we eat, rather than about how much we eat.
You can prevent ama from collecting within you by practicing good eating and lifestyle habits. You can also eliminate ama already formed with some purification strategies. Even small changes for a personal Ayurveda fall clean up will reward you with more energy, clarity of expression, and strengthened immunity. Feel motivated? Check out the suggestions in this newsletter for more pure intake and for detoxing. How many will you choose to give yourself a healthy hug? I am honored to work with you to improve your health through workshops, private sessions, and information provided here and at RadiantLife Ayurveda.com.
Be well, live long, and prosper, Rhonda |
Classes November - December 2011  Rhonda Egidio, Ph. D. 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
Ayurveda at Unity of Kalamazoo
Ayurveda Fall Detox and Rejuvenation, Thursdays, November 10 and 17. 10am-noon. $55 (registration/payment by Nov 6) or $65 after.
Ayurveda Vata Season Menu Planning. Thursdays December 1 & 8. 10am-noon. $55 (registration/payment by Nov 27) or $65 after.
Combo Fall Detox and Menu Planning for $95 Early rate (by Nov 5) or $110 after.
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Ayurveda at The Center for Unlimited Possibilities in Spring Lake, Michigan.
Ayurveda for Radiant Health and Divine Longevity. Saturday November 12, 2011, 9:30am - 4pm. $85 or $75 early rate. Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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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Pure In ---> Pure Within ---> Pure Expression
Pure in is pureness experienced, followed by pure out. What you take in becomes part of your home and forms the essence of your expression in the world. Small changes can be levers for large change.
Take a scan of yourself right now. Are there some aches anywhere? Are you feeling heavy or airy in your digestive system? Are your thoughts unsettled or aggressive? How are your emotions?
Then try some of these pure intake strategies listed below. In a few weeks do the scan again. What do you sense in you scan now? I am betting.....ahhh...cleaner in mind, body, spirit.
Ideas to increase Pure Intake:
- Do not eat leftovers
- Do not drink ice water, especially not with a meal.
- Do not read or watch TV when eating
- Do not microwave
- Do not eat when you are upset
 - Eat predominantly vegetarian
- Eat the freshest food you can find
- Eat organic--especially thin skinned fruits and vegetables. Eat cooked figs and prunes.
- Eat food that is colorful and healthy looking.
- Eat food that is prepared by a loving, settled cook.
...do the best you can....
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Ama detoxing!
Already got some ama? We all do. Stressful demands, fast food, rushed meals, lots of change ... wanted or not. All of these and more invite ama. Well, we want to give it the boot. Ama busters: - Ginger---in all forms. Cook with minced fresh ginger. Add some fresh ginger to boiled water for tea.
- Sip hot spice water throughout the day. Add 1/2 tsp fennel, 1/4 tsp cumin and 1/4 tsp coriander seeds to a quart of hot water in a thermos.
- Balance the dosha that is out of balance for you. Visit the Radiant Life web site for a doshic assessment inventory.
- Spend time in the arms of the great rebalancer...nature.
- Practice meditation and deep breathing.
- Chew some fennel seed after a meal--improves digestion.
- Soak in a hot Epsom salt bath. Use 1 quart of salt per bath and enjoy for 20 minutes.
- Good sleep is important. Be restful in late evenging and go to bed by 10pm.
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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 discuss and activate the selected recommendations so receive both for $160, a savings of $20.
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Here comes Winter!
We have done a good job of holding it at bay, but winter is on its way now 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
269-345-2991
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,
Fall Detox and Rejuvenation Novemer 10 & 17,
Seasonal Menu Planning December 1 & 8. Center for Unlimited Possiblities, Spring Lake, MI. Ayurveda Basics November 12
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Featured Tip for Digestion and Weight Loss
Detox Tea
4 cups of water
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2" slice of ginger
5 black peppercorns
3 cloves
1 shard of cinnamon
Add boiling water to these ingredients.
Pour into a teapot or thermos flask. Strain the spices before drinking.
You can drink throughout the day.
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Mung Bean Detox Soup
Ingredients
3/4 cup green mung beans (whole green mung beans are best for cleansing)
4 cups water
½ tsp. turmeric powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp fennel powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida or Hing (from Indian stores, health shops )
1 rounded tablespoon chopped Cilantro
1 Tbsp ghee
Directions
Wash the mung beans in several changes of water and then soak them for at least 4 hours or overnight before cooking. Drain.
Put into saucepan with 4 cups of fresh water.
Simmer gently for 30 - 40 minutes or until the beans are soft adding more water if necessary.
Saute the spices in the ghee and add to the soup. simmer for a few minutes more.
Add some vegetables such as spinach, other greens, grated carrot or zucchini to vary the soup and if you get very hungry. Cool a little, garnish with cilantro and eat as a thick soup or blend for a more detox effect.
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Detoxing Spices
Ginger, turmeric,  coriander, cumin, fennel and fenugreek help open up the shrotas aka energy channels of the body to support flushing of toxins via the skin, liver, urinary tract, and colon. You can sautee first in ghee or olive oil to release the intelligence of the spices. |
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