Kaphas are calm, consistent, steady, and reliable when their dosha is balanced, but as soon as they fall off balance, Kaphas can have a hard time motivating themselves.
Aromatherapy can be an effective form of natural medicine and one way Kaphas can reinvigorate their dosha and get back on track.
For someone whose primary dosha is Kapha, warm, spicy, and stimulating aromas are generally the most balancing. Suggested aromas..
Camphor
Juniper
Eucalyptus
Marjoram
Clove
In Ayurveda aroma or essential oils collected from the plant are considered their life force or soul.
The innate intelligence of the plant captured in essential oil can awaken our body, mind and senses. From an Ayurvedic perspective the ‘aroma’ is the life force or #prana, uplifting quality of the oils increases our Ojas (immunity) and the response of the body or the interaction of the body with the oil can improve Tejas (radiance and glow).
Ayurvedic practitioners use essential oils, incense, and floral water to uplift the mood, calm and relax the nervous system, relieve imbalances of the doshas and improve cognitive and other physiological as well as psychological functions of the body.
Ayurveda also indicates to be mindful about the seasonal changes when using essential oils. In winter strong, spicy and hot oils such as eucalyptus, thyme or camphor can be used. The essential oils potentially are antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. They also have the ability to alter body chemistry and therapeutic responses.
Vatas are full of energy and creativity when their dosha is in balance. When unbalanced, Vatas have a hard time focusing that energy and they can become anxious and restless. That’s where aromatherapy comes in.
Aromas suggested for Vata
For someone whose primary dosha is Vata, warm, sweet, and sour aromas are generally the most balancing.
Basil
Orange
Rose
Geranium
Clove
Patchouli
Vanilla
You can place a drop of the oil on the back of your hand or wrist and inhale the scent. Another way to use aromatherapy is to place about 10 drops of an essential oil in hot water and allow the scent to fill the room for a half hour. It’s fun to experiment with the combinations and create your own essential oil mixtures.
Explore for yourself and see which aromatherapy techniques work best for you.
When you wake up in the morning, start your day by giving yourself permission to be intuitive. Remember, intuition is your natural state; therefore, you do not need to work at it, but rather allow it to express itself through you as You.
Intuition expresses itself through feelings – the language of the soul. By paying attention to how you feel, you become aware of your deeper Self and its guidance. If what you are doing or considering feels good, gives you a sense of inner rightness, chances are you are in alignment with your soul.
The path of intuitive living is the path of trusting and believing in your Self. Spend time daily in silence and self-reflection. Meditation, journaling, yoga and time in nature all contribute to connecting with the quiet voice within.
Honoring your intuition, honoring your true Self, takes great courage. Trust that nothing is revealed to you intuitively if it is not in your highest interest, even if that means making some tough choices (or easy choices) in your life. However your intuition guides you, it is always in service of your well-being. As much as it takes courage to act on your intuition, even before this, it can take courage to be honest with yourself and your situations. Therefore shine the light of truth into your heart and trust that your intuition is there only to serve you, even if it may appear otherwise to you and others.
Life knows what you want more than you do. When you surrender, you will soon discover the magic that Life has in store!
An experience of synchronicity, the realization dawns that a mysterious force is at play in the world—a kind of “cosmic clock” whose gears operate on a more subtle plane. For many awakening souls, the phenomenon of synchronicity provides a direct and unmistakable encounter with the mysteries of the spiritual realm. Because the experience has particular meaning to who is involved, it has the power to open a portal to “the world of meaning,” which is the world of the soul in the wisdom teachings.
The invisible, subtle dimension of spirit that is closest to our personalities (on the other side of the veil) is the realm of the soul, a realm technically related to the higher dimensions of mind, but one which also provides access to the plane of higher intuition. While the personality exists in a world of constantly changing circumstances and events, the soul dwells in a world of meaning.
From the perspective of the soul, the world of outer circumstances is a kaleidoscopic collection of symbols. Everything that we experience on the material plane is symbolic of something hidden within the deeper folds of consciousness.
As the soul awakens, it turns to the “task” of uncovering the meaning of life experiences, attempting to discern what each new circumstance may be trying to teach us. Once the needed learning has been extracted from difficult lessons, they no longer have to be repeated.
By observing synchronicities and trying to fathom their meaning, we are drawn into the world of the soul, accelerating our progress on the path of transformation.
Ayurveda sparks your morning with Ayurvedic routines to keep your mind and body balanced and healthy.
A daily routine develops to bring radical change in body, mind, and consciousness.
Routine helps to establish balance in one’s constitution. It also regularizes a person’s biological rhythms, aids digestion, absorption and assimilation, and generates self-esteem, discipline, peace, happiness, and longevity.
A helpful suggestion is to wake up before the sun rises, when there are loving (sattvic) qualities in nature that bring peace of mind and freshness to the senses.
Right after waking, look at your hands for a few moments, then gently move them over your face and chest down to the waist. This cleans the aura.
Do you know what pairs well with an Ayurvedic morning routine? Yoga, Meditation and self-massage called #abhyanga
Morning meditation with the smell of nag champa mmm.. enhances your meditation and creates a sacred atmosphere in your own home or @ the yoga studio.
We know just what to do … burn nag champa incense. Its aroma will transport you to the spiritually elevated surroundings of tranquil Buddhist and Hindu monasteries where generations have blended secret mixtures of this calming floral aroma. #meditationmonday #krishna
In this lifetime some of our choices are made that result in a negative outcome. The desire of the soul to evolve participates fully seeking all experience. The linear self engages in the negativity often magnifying the energy beyond what it needs to be.
It is important to release past choices consciously. Whatever they were they have brought you to this moment of clarity. Your emotions play a huge part of this cycle so self forgiveness is also an imperative part of the process.
See clearly the reason behind the past moments and the value of release. This clearing of energy will allow your creative process to continue in a more positive way.
The past cannot be erased. It is a part of your experience, however, by releasing the energy behind it through forgiveness will help your energy to regain its integrity.
Connect to your source energy and forgive. It is the first step to creating a more beneficial future.
Your gift is the present moment and it is the grand opportunity. Energize it and be true to yourself.
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