One of the most common and strongest energetic ties leading to inner fragmentation and energetic blockage we have to face on our journey is the energy that is bound to our upbringing, and how it has influenced our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual development -- as well as our manifestation ability. These bindings determine large parts of our predisposition, and often play a key role in Shadow-Work.
Processed People
The word “processed” is defined as a continuous action, operation, or series of changes taking place in an indefinite manner. The foods we eat, the way we eat it, the chemicals we put on and into our bodies, what we watch and how often we watch it, etc.: We have become processed people!
Considering the potential that the average consumer has today to spread content through social media, it seems to be quite a scary, far-out idea in the scope of common culture to use these platforms to share one’s honest self as a way of projecting deeper aspects of one’s being than what we have been made to feel is safe to share.
Understanding The Basics of Each Dosha
Kapha- Formed by Earth and Water elements.
Part of Body: Special Seat - Chest
Other parts: Throat, head, joints, stomach and small intestine, plasma, fat, nose, tongue.
Qualities - Oily, heavy, cold, slimy, stable.
Functions of Kapha
In normal state
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert had an impact on me. After reading it a few years back, I wanted nothing more than to go on one of these sabbaticals to get my act together, write a bestseller, probably have a blockbuster made out of it and then my life would be set and sitting pretty.
Cleaning Up Our Act
Every day millions and millions of tons of trash get dumped into local landfills across America. Not everything that goes into the landfills is biodegradable, meaning it will never break down. Too many things go into landfills that are toxic and dangerous. Imagine, if you will, having to carry the load of every trash bag you ever sent to the dump. Now, imagine the loads getting heavier and being passed on to the kids and grandchildren. We must consider what we are leaving them.
Let your heaviness be what grounds you.
There was a moment during yoga teacher training when I thought to myself, “how can I be a yoga teacher while sad?” I felt fear about teaching others as I still have some negative patterns of my own. Then I remembered—this is a practice.
It is undeniable that spending time near natural bodies of water instills a feeling of calmness and ease of mind. There is something about witnessing free-flowing bodies of water shifting in their natural course that is comforting and in some way connects us to the bigger, universal picture. Water is, quite literally, part of what makes us who we are, and acknowledging the impact it has on our wellbeing allows for a greater understanding of exactly why we are so drawn to it.
Here are seven steps to an Ayurvedic bath; not just to cleanse the body but also to rejuvenate the mind and soul…
Call it a bath, a shower or just a wash – bathing is not just a cleansing of the body. If done right, bathing can actually be a therapeutic, rejuvenating ritual for the mind, body and soul; and you don’t need to go to a spa or buy expensive products for it. Just a few steps and a few changes to your bathroom and routine can make your bath refreshing like never before.
Step 1: The Odors
Having a job you hate is not fun. Furthermore, it can bear significant risks to your health. Here are five benefits to working in a field you really love.
5) You’re Happier – When you’re in a job you care about, you tend to be happier and more productive. Regularly performing drudging, mundane work can actually cause depression, which then potentially leads to problems like obesity, anxiety, and even diabetes.