Ayurveda Cooling Summer Drink #3:
(Pitta Pacifying)
Cucumber Coolant
you need:
1 cucumber
1 tsp honey
1/2 lemon
3 tbsp coconut water
1 tsp ginger juice
1 mint sprig
Method
- Peel the skin of cucumber and grate it.
- Blend the grated cucumber and mint leaves in a mixer and strain. Pour this juice in a tall glass.
- Squeeze half lime for the juice. Add lime juice,tender coconut water, honey, ginger juice and stir.
- Chill it in a refrigerator.
- Decorate the glass with a slice of cucumber and a mint leaf.
Ayurveda Cooling Summer Drink #1:
(Pitta Pacifying)
Banana Pineapple Colada
You need:
2 bananas
2 cups fresh pineapple
2 cups pineapple juice
1 tsp coconut water
4 tbsp sugar
1 cup ice cubes
Method
- Combine all he ingredients in a blender, blend well till smooth and slushy.
- Pour into individual serving glasses.
- Serve immediately.
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- "I have one question. I know Vatas are supposed to avoid leftovers and eat freshly cooked warm foods esp. in winter which is what we are coming into down here in Melbourne, Victoria. How can I do this at work without taking in my whole kitchen? Any tips?"
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Just came across this, nice read. Understanding one’s Dosha constitution is the easiest way to understanding Ayurveda and making it work for you.
#7: Ayurveda is concerned with physical as well as mental health
Almost all diseases emerge from a combination of several circumstances rather than having only one clear cause. Many “modern” typical Western diseases like headache, migraine and burnout are triggered by mainly mental causes like constant stress and fatigue in the simplest of cases. Often this is promoted by a lifestyle characterized by rush, fast food and social pressure. The value of personal freedom and free time has subsided in the eye of society in favor of the traits of being hardworking and loadable, ignoring the pressure this puts on the individual because it’s not perceived as “real” by the society until it gets physical. An ayurvedic lifestyle helps putting this back into order and valuing your own mental health.
#4: Even a little Ayurvedic knowledge (like knowing your Dosha) can help
Ayurveda is a big thing, a vast and ancient knowledge base that can seem very intimidating to the newcomer. Many terms and explanations are in overwhelming Sanskrit and can make a first understanding or overview quite difficult on your own. But that’s alright, you don’t have to understand everything at once and there are nicely written books that will help the Westerner along. If you can find an Ayurvedic practitioner or a Yoga class that also teaches about Ayurveda, even better. But if you only want to see what Ayurveda is and “test it” it is no harm to just include ayurvedic bits and pieces into your lifestyle wherever you feel comfortable doing so. Ayurveda is not a radical diet that demands absolute discipline, but suggests to do all the changes you want to make rather gradually and see if you get used to them and want to go further. (That is as long as you’re not suffering from any serious condition in which case you should really see an ayurvedic or general practitioner.)
See how a little Ayurvedic knowledge can help you balance your life
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