30 Second Ayurvedic practice for the coming of Spring!
Ayurveda for Early Spring
I don’t care if you tell me it’s too early -
SPRING IS IN THE AIR I TELL YOU!
And I’m STOKED to share one of my favorite early spring practices with you in today’s video.
Because this tool - One of my all time fave Ayurvedic tools - isn't ALWAYS recommended.
... like everything in Ayurveda - whether you should be doing something often depends on your Dosha (your Ayurvedic mind/body type). For folks with excess vata (aka very dry skin), you might opt for doing this practice with bare hands or a cloth instead of a brush.
As spring approaches, almost every body is asking for some stimulation! Dry brushing is a wonderful, small-step method to get you ready for a vibrant season ahead.
Tune in to today’s video to learn WHY early spring is a good time to pick up this oh-so-satisfying habit.
No time to watch? Here’s the gist:
Ayurvedic dry-brushing, called garshana (pronounced gar-shun-uh), promotes lymphatic cleansing and is a powerful way to support the removal of AMA (toxic build-up) from the body.
This technique is recommended for people who have signs of ama, which may include fatigue, sluggishness, feeling physical or mental dullness, constipation, and a taxed immune system.
Sooo… all of us, as we emerge from winter. #amiright.
And it feels so good. Like, out of this world invigorating.
PRO TIPS:
Dry brushing is a great practice to include in a morning OR evening routine.
In the morning, before you get dressed, brush from the feet upward, stroking toward the heart, to increase circulation/ blood flow. Do circles on the joints, and strokes on the bones.
As part of an evening practice, before you put on your jams, work from the crown down to the toes, stroking away from the heart and down, to trigger relaxation response.
You can find dry brushes at the natural food stores and online, but the best prices I’ve found are at Homesense or Winners (in Kelowna anyway).
I highly recommend this habit. It’s just the most simple self-support tool, with so so many benefits.
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