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As the season changes and the weather gets cooler we need to prepare ourselves for winter by detoxing our digestive system of accumulated metabolic waste – ama. A healthy digestive system supports a healthy immunity because 70 per cent of our immunity is located in our gut. The stronger our immunity the more we able to overcome seasonal colds & flus, viruses and infections.
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All items avaiable from the Yogaveda Shop. We have a non-contact pick-up box to collect your products!
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1. Gandush
Use sesame oil to swish out toxins from the mouth, throat and naso-sinal cavities.
An excellent remedy for hay fever, sinus congestion and allergies.
200ml $15 or 500ml $30
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2. Tongue Scraping
Gentle tongue scraping removes toxic accumulation.
The tongue is the most visible location in the body where harmful toxins (ama) tend to accumulate – a sticky whitish coating.
Copper or Stainless Steel $7.50
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3. Triphala
This combination of three medicinal fruits improves digestion and has a powerful cleansing action drawing toxins from a deep tissue level.
Triphala also increases absorption and promotes elimination.
100g $15
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4. Nasya Oil
Cleanse and lubricate the nasal membranes to relieve sinus congestion.
Nasya Oil also promotes clarity of mind and enhances memory and concentration.
50ml $20
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Balancing Autumn Tea by Dr Ajit Singh
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An easy to prepare, effective Autumn detox tea which is good for the lungs & digestion. Drink regularly through Autumn.
3 litres of water
2 cm piece of cut ginger
1 tablespoon of Ajwain seeds
A few black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
6 black cardamom pods
4 green cardamom pods
Lightly crush seeds in mortar & pestle, add all ingredients together & boil until reduced by half.
Drain & store in a glass jar in the fridge.
Add one third of this decoction to two thirds of boiled water.
Drink 2 to 3 glasses per day during Autumn.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR WELLBEING
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With so much change going on around us, maintaining our health & wellbeing practices are essential to keep us going. Our daily wellness routines are supportive structures to keep us grounded & balanced. This is the time to really take care of our mind-body health.
1. Meditation
Start your day with some quiet meditation time to establish stillness in the mind & create a positive mindset for the day. Meditation helps your mind to become still, focussed & one pointed. This will allow the nervous system to settle & the busy thinking mind to become quiet. A relaxed mind creates calm & clarity to start the day.
2. Acceptance
Learn to accept change, especially at this time when things are out of our control, & realise the impermanence of life. The part we can control is our reaction to these changes & looking for the positive amongst the uncertainty. Learn to move with the flow of life & resist the urge to react with negative emotions like frustration & anger.
3. Gratitude
Gratitude comes when we shift our perspective to focus on what we have in our life & not what we don’t have. The more grateful you are the more you attract things to be grateful for. The current COVID-19 crisis has highlighted for many how important the simple things in life are. We now have a new appreciation for the gift of good health, fresh air, access to good quality food, nature & the company of friends, family & community.
4. Loving Kindness
During this time that we have restrictions in our daily living & are facing our respective challenges, it is important to be kind to ourselves & also to extend kindness to others. Reaching out to others with care & compassion is incredibly comforting, and important especially for those feeling lonely & isolated. Love & care nourishes not only the one who receives it but also the one who gives.
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