by thelivewellplayground | May 15, 2014 | Ayurveda, Balance, breakfast, gluten free, Recipes, Vata imbalance
Taking care of ourselves during Autumn sets us up for good health through the winter. Now is the time to keep warm, nourish yourself and protect your vitality in preparation for the months ahead. Adjusting our diet and lifestyle for Vata season is key to...
by thelivewellplayground | Jan 14, 2014 | Ayurveda, Balance, Daily routines, exercise, Self Care, summer, Uncategorized
As temperatures begin to reach well over 40°C here in Australia the joys of summer begin to fade. The simple pleasures of juicy summer fruits, swimming in the ocean and outdoor gatherings are overshadowed as the fire element makes its presence felt and we all run for...
by thelivewellplayground | Aug 26, 2013 | Ayurveda, Change, cooking vegetables, leafy green vegetables, raw food, Recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vata imbalance, Winter
It is winter here in Melbourne, Australia and warm soup is instinctively my food of choice. Maybe it’s a childhood thing but crawling under a blanket ( hand knitted for full effect) and sipping something warm makes me feel good inside and out. There are lots of...
by thelivewellplayground | Jun 7, 2013 | Ayurveda, Balance, Recipes, Vata imbalance, Winter
Winter is vata season and according to Ayurveda the space and air elements combine to create winter energy.I love how nature always provides an antidote to help pacify possible seasonal imbalances. At this time of year, when the earth element is lacking, root...
by thelivewellplayground | Mar 29, 2013 | Ayurveda, Balance, Daily routines, Recipes, Self Care, Vata imbalance
As we move out of the warmer months and the air begins to feel cool and dry it is the perfect time to prepare for the winter. In Ayurveda autumn and early winter are equated with the Vata dosha which is primarily associated with the nervous system. Vata also regulates...
by thelivewellplayground | Feb 10, 2013 | Ayurveda, Balance, cooking vegetables, Daily routines, Recipes, Self Care, Vata imbalance
When I am juggling too many projects and multi-tasking beyond true capacity I can’t help but feel out of balance. I find that being too busy creates too much mental (and sometimes physical) movement and creates what is known in Ayurvedic medicine...