![A herbal mix to reduce digestive sensitivity and loose bowel movements.
▫️Musta to balance disturbed digestion and reduce loose motions, supports liver detoxification
▫️Bhumiamalaki improves the functioning of the liver and reduces diarrhoea and loose stools
▫️Manjishtha reduces inflammation
▫️Bilva is a great herb for IBS with loose stools
▫️Triphala to maintain a healthy digestive tract, reduce indigestion, improve nutrient absorption
▫️Coriander to reduce bloating and improve digestion
▫️Cumin improves digestion and helps absorb fluids in the large intestine
In addition to herbs, Ayurveda has a lot simple dietary advice to improve and heal digestive symptoms.
👉 I love the beautiful orange colour of the powdered Bilva fruit. Swipe right to see whole Bilva fruit from India.
#herbsforibs #ibssupport #helpforibs #herbalmedicine #ayurvedicherbs #ayurvedicherbalmedicine #ayurveda #digestivesupport #supportyourdigestion #strenthenagni #agni #digestivefire #balancedagni #triphala #triphalapowder]()
A herbal mix to reduce digestive sensitivity and loose bowel movements. ▫️Musta to balance disturbed digestion and reduce loose motions, supports liver detoxification ▫️Bhumiamalaki improves the functioning of the liver and reduces diarrhoea and loose stools ▫️Manjishtha reduces inflammation ▫️Bilva is a great herb for IBS with loose stools ▫️Triphala to maintain a healthy digestive tract, reduce indigestion, improve nutrient absorption ▫️Coriander to reduce bloating and improve digestion ▫️Cumin improves digestion and helps absorb fluids in the large intestine In addition to herbs, Ayurveda has a lot simple dietary advice to improve and heal digestive symptoms. 👉 I love the beautiful orange colour of the powdered Bilva fruit. Swipe right to see whole Bilva fruit from India. #herbsforibs #ibssupport #helpforibs #herbalmedicine #ayurvedicherbs #ayurvedicherbalmedicine #ayurveda #digestivesupport #supportyourdigestion #strenthenagni #agni #digestivefire #balancedagni #triphala #triphalapowder ![I'm delighted to confirm that the therapy rooms at @nealsyardremedies in Wimbledon Village are reopening on April 12th.
I am available on Thursday mornings, Fridays and Sundays for Ayurvedic consultations and therapies.
Online booking link in bio. 👆 You can book online via the Neals Yard Remedies website.
To book, click on the booking link in the bio that will take you to the Wimbledon store branch. Next, choose 'Ayurveda' under the 'Book a therapy at Wimbledon Village'.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
#nealsyardremedies #nealsyardremedieswimbledonvillage #wimbledonvillage #wearereopening #lockdowniseasing #ayurveda #ayurvedauk #ayurvedainuk #traditionalherbalmedicine #ayurvedicherbalmedicine
#ayurvedainwimbledon #ayurvedicpractitioner #ayurvedicconsultation #ayurvedicmassage #abhyanga #kansawand #kansawandfacial]()
I'm delighted to confirm that the therapy rooms at @nealsyardremedies in Wimbledon Village are reopening on April 12th. I am available on Thursday mornings, Fridays and Sundays for Ayurvedic consultations and therapies. Online booking link in bio. 👆 You can book online via the Neals Yard Remedies website. To book, click on the booking link in the bio that will take you to the Wimbledon store branch. Next, choose 'Ayurveda' under the 'Book a therapy at Wimbledon Village'. I look forward to seeing you soon! #nealsyardremedies #nealsyardremedieswimbledonvillage #wimbledonvillage #wearereopening #lockdowniseasing #ayurveda #ayurvedauk #ayurvedainuk #traditionalherbalmedicine #ayurvedicherbalmedicine #ayurvedainwimbledon #ayurvedicpractitioner #ayurvedicconsultation #ayurvedicmassage #abhyanga #kansawand #kansawandfacial ![Ayurveda has a unique way of viewing food. Rather than focusing on calories, micronutrients and macronutrients, Ayurveda is interested in how the food makes us FEEL. Food is chosen according to its tastes, qualities and its effect on the body, in order to bring balance.
▫️If you are feeling cold, dry and ungrounded, focusing on foods that are warming (both in temperature and in potency), grounding and soft will bring you back to balance. 🥑🥒🥕
▫️If you are feeling overheated and inflamed, foods that are cooling in temperature, mild in flavour and grounding will bring balance. 🍉🍇🍐🥦
▫️If you are feeling sluggish and lethargic, foods that are light, warming and well-spiced will bring balance. 🌶️🍒🥬🧄
In addition, our dietary intake should protect our digestive fire (Agni). In other words, we should all eat according to our individual digestive capacity...🔥
🌟 In Ayurveda, it is not about what we eat, but about what we can digest. Although the saying usually goes 'You are what you eat', Ayurvedic wisdom takes it a step further and says 'You are what you can DIGEST'.
To this end, Ayurveda suggests drinking warm water throughout the day to improve your digestive fire (like increases like!), focus on adding fresh ginger to your cooking, along with other culinary spices such as Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander and Fennel to your meals to improve assimilation of nutrients.
Ayurvedic food wisdom can bring great improvement not only to digestion, but also to imbalances and disorders.
#foodismedicine #ayurvedicfoodwisdom #eatingforyourdosha #theyogaoftastes #vatapittakapha #blancingthedoshas #digestivefire #ayurvediccooking #eatingforyouragni #digestivecapacity#6rasas #6tastes #6tastesofayurveda]()
Ayurveda has a unique way of viewing food. Rather than focusing on calories, micronutrients and macronutrients, Ayurveda is interested in how the food makes us FEEL. Food is chosen according to its tastes, qualities and its effect on the body, in order to bring balance. ▫️If you are feeling cold, dry and ungrounded, focusing on foods that are warming (both in temperature and in potency), grounding and soft will bring you back to balance. 🥑🥒🥕 ▫️If you are feeling overheated and inflamed, foods that are cooling in temperature, mild in flavour and grounding will bring balance. 🍉🍇🍐🥦 ▫️If you are feeling sluggish and lethargic, foods that are light, warming and well-spiced will bring balance. 🌶️🍒🥬🧄 In addition, our dietary intake should protect our digestive fire (Agni). In other words, we should all eat according to our individual digestive capacity...🔥 🌟 In Ayurveda, it is not about what we eat, but about what we can digest. Although the saying usually goes 'You are what you eat', Ayurvedic wisdom takes it a step further and says 'You are what you can DIGEST'. To this end, Ayurveda suggests drinking warm water throughout the day to improve your digestive fire (like increases like!), focus on adding fresh ginger to your cooking, along with other culinary spices such as Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander and Fennel to your meals to improve assimilation of nutrients. Ayurvedic food wisdom can bring great improvement not only to digestion, but also to imbalances and disorders. #foodismedicine #ayurvedicfoodwisdom #eatingforyourdosha #theyogaoftastes #vatapittakapha #blancingthedoshas #digestivefire #ayurvediccooking #eatingforyouragni #digestivecapacity#6rasas #6tastes #6tastesofayurveda ![Spring is here and I've been loving the sweet scent of all the blossoms. 🌸💮
The aroma of the blossoms have made me contemplate the use of our sense organs from an Ayurvedic perspective. Our sense organs can either create balance or imbalance, according to how we use them.
According to Ayurveda, misuse of the sense organs is one of the causes of imbalance and disease. The term 'Asatmendriyartha samyoga' , is a Sanskrit term meaning 'misuse of sense organs'.
The breakdown of the term is
▪️'Asatmya' (unwholesome)
▪️'endriya' (sense organs)
▪️'artha' (objects of the senses)
▪️'samyoga' (to combine or link)
Our sense organs can be underused, overused or incorrectly used...
▪️How often do we exhaust ourselves by working on blue screens late into the night? 👁️
▪️What do we spend our time listening to - inspiring and uplifting music and podcasts, or do we listen to gossip and unpleasant news? 👂
▪️Do we take a daily walk in nature and enjoy all the scents of the flowers, trees and soil? 🌸🌿
▪️Does our tongue appreciate all six tastes (sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter, astringent), or are we regularly having excessively sweet or salty foods? 👅
▪️Do we partake in pleasant touch such as self-massage or the touch of a loved one, or the hug of a friend? 🤗
How often do we withdraw our senses (yoga calls this 'pratyahara' ) to go within during meditation? What can we partake of to bring more Sattva (spiritual enhancement) to our mind via our senses?
By focusing on experiences that are pleasant and uplifting to our senses, we improve our mental health, immunity and resilience. #yogaofthesenses
#asatmendriyarthasamyoga #sight #eyesight #olfactory #taste #senseoftaste #senseofsmell #touch #thepowerofahug #hugging #huggingfriends #therapeutictouch #thepoweroftouch #pratyahara]()
Spring is here and I've been loving the sweet scent of all the blossoms. 🌸💮 The aroma of the blossoms have made me contemplate the use of our sense organs from an Ayurvedic perspective. Our sense organs can either create balance or imbalance, according to how we use them. According to Ayurveda, misuse of the sense organs is one of the causes of imbalance and disease. The term 'Asatmendriyartha samyoga' , is a Sanskrit term meaning 'misuse of sense organs'. The breakdown of the term is ▪️'Asatmya' (unwholesome) ▪️'endriya' (sense organs) ▪️'artha' (objects of the senses) ▪️'samyoga' (to combine or link) Our sense organs can be underused, overused or incorrectly used... ▪️How often do we exhaust ourselves by working on blue screens late into the night? 👁️ ▪️What do we spend our time listening to - inspiring and uplifting music and podcasts, or do we listen to gossip and unpleasant news? 👂 ▪️Do we take a daily walk in nature and enjoy all the scents of the flowers, trees and soil? 🌸🌿 ▪️Does our tongue appreciate all six tastes (sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter, astringent), or are we regularly having excessively sweet or salty foods? 👅 ▪️Do we partake in pleasant touch such as self-massage or the touch of a loved one, or the hug of a friend? 🤗 How often do we withdraw our senses (yoga calls this 'pratyahara' ) to go within during meditation? What can we partake of to bring more Sattva (spiritual enhancement) to our mind via our senses? By focusing on experiences that are pleasant and uplifting to our senses, we improve our mental health, immunity and resilience. #yogaofthesenses #asatmendriyarthasamyoga #sight #eyesight #olfactory #taste #senseoftaste #senseofsmell #touch #thepowerofahug #hugging #huggingfriends #therapeutictouch #thepoweroftouch #pratyahara ![Join me for a 3 day online Autumn Community Cleanse Sat, March 20th - Mon, March 22nd
Booking link in bio 👆
CLEANSE THE EASY WAY
Detoxify, improve your digestion and rebalance with a 3 day gentle cleanse in the comfort of your own home.
Scheduled over a weekend to encourage you to take a step back from the rush of 'normal' life in order to enjoy the full benefits.
An Ayurvedic Mung cleanse is one of the easiest and safest ways to detoxify the body - it is filling, grounding and easy to digest.
COMMUNITY
Colette will be doing the cleanse at the same time and will be available to support you every step of the way.
With a temporary private Facebook community open to all participants for the duration of the cleanse (for mutual support and encouragement).
To book, see link in bio 👆
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📸 : @luminhuman
#springcleanse #ayurvedicautumndetox #ayurvedicautumncleanse #kitcharicleanse #kitchadicleanse #kitchari #ayurvedicnutrition #ayurvediccooking #ayurveda #digestivefire #strengthenyourdigestion #amapachana #guthealth #skinhealth #digestivereset]()
Join me for a 3 day online Autumn Community Cleanse Sat, March 20th - Mon, March 22nd Booking link in bio 👆 CLEANSE THE EASY WAY Detoxify, improve your digestion and rebalance with a 3 day gentle cleanse in the comfort of your own home. Scheduled over a weekend to encourage you to take a step back from the rush of 'normal' life in order to enjoy the full benefits. An Ayurvedic Mung cleanse is one of the easiest and safest ways to detoxify the body - it is filling, grounding and easy to digest. COMMUNITY Colette will be doing the cleanse at the same time and will be available to support you every step of the way. With a temporary private Facebook community open to all participants for the duration of the cleanse (for mutual support and encouragement). To book, see link in bio 👆 . 📸 : @luminhuman #springcleanse #ayurvedicautumndetox #ayurvedicautumncleanse #kitcharicleanse #kitchadicleanse #kitchari #ayurvedicnutrition #ayurvediccooking #ayurveda #digestivefire #strengthenyourdigestion #amapachana #guthealth #skinhealth #digestivereset ![Grateful for this client testimonial 🌿
#covidrecovery #covid19recovery #covalescence #ayurvedaforrecovery #vitb12 #whitebloodcell #lowwhitebloodcells #onlineayurvedicconsultation
#skypeconsultations #zoomconsultations #ayurvedictestimonials #clienttestimonial #ayurvedicherbs #ayurvedicherbalmedicine #ayurveda #gratitude #testimonialthursday #ayurvedauk #ayurvedicnutrition #ayurvedainlondon #ayurvedainwimbledon #ayurvedainwimbledonvillage #herbalsupport]()
Grateful for this client testimonial 🌿 #covidrecovery #covid19recovery #covalescence #ayurvedaforrecovery #vitb12 #whitebloodcell #lowwhitebloodcells #onlineayurvedicconsultation #skypeconsultations #zoomconsultations #ayurvedictestimonials #clienttestimonial #ayurvedicherbs #ayurvedicherbalmedicine #ayurveda #gratitude #testimonialthursday #ayurvedauk #ayurvedicnutrition #ayurvedainlondon #ayurvedainwimbledon #ayurvedainwimbledonvillage #herbalsupport ![I've got quite the collection of Ayurvedic cookbooks. 😅 Can a girl ever have too many?!
What are your favourite Ayurvedic cookbooks?
#ayurvediccooking #ayurvediccookbook #ayurvedicrecipes #ayurvedicinspiration #ayurvedaeveryday #eattasteheal #eattastehealcookbook #whattoeatforhowyoufeel #theeverydayayurvedacookbook #everydayayurvedacookbook #freshindiacookbook #eatfeelfresh #eatfeelfreshcookbook]()
I've got quite the collection of Ayurvedic cookbooks. 😅 Can a girl ever have too many?! What are your favourite Ayurvedic cookbooks? #ayurvediccooking #ayurvediccookbook #ayurvedicrecipes #ayurvedicinspiration #ayurvedaeveryday #eattasteheal #eattastehealcookbook #whattoeatforhowyoufeel #theeverydayayurvedacookbook #everydayayurvedacookbook #freshindiacookbook #eatfeelfresh #eatfeelfreshcookbook ![✨ New recipe: Warm Chia Seed Porridge 🥣
👆Recipe link in bio.
Did you know that Chia seeds are the richest plant source of dietary fibre and polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. They also provide a complete source of protein (they contain all 9 essential amino acids) and contains higher levels of calcium, magnesium and potassium than milk.
Chia seeds are not found in any Ayurvedic classical books (they are after all from South America), but by applying Ayurvedic principles we can discern their qualities in Ayurvedic terms. Their taste is extremely mild – some describe it as almost indiscernible, others as slightly nutty or sweet. Once the seeds have been soaked, they become gelatinous in nature (high in water and earth elements) and have a cooling potency. Chia Seeds thus pacify Vata and Pitta, whilst increasing Kapha. They are therefore great to hydrate, nourish and cool.
Recipes using chia seeds usually make use of the fact that it absorbs 15 times its weight in water. It is commonly prepared as an easy pudding or breakfast by soaking the seeds in water in the fridge overnight. Ayurveda generally favours warm food becuase it is gentler on the digestion and promotes healthy Agni (digestive fire). In keeping with Ayurvedic principles, I have therefore created this warm breakfast option with added digestive herbs.
#chiaseeds #chiaseedsbenefits #ayurvedicrecipe #ayurvedicbreakfast #ayurvedicporridge #omega3 #highfibre #highfibrefood #glutenfreebreakfast #completeprotein #veganprotein #veganbreakfast #veganbreakfastideas #ayurvedicvegan #sourceofcalcium #sourceofprotein #sourceoffibre #vatapittapacifying #smallbutmighty #veganuk]()
✨ New recipe: Warm Chia Seed Porridge 🥣 👆Recipe link in bio. Did you know that Chia seeds are the richest plant source of dietary fibre and polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. They also provide a complete source of protein (they contain all 9 essential amino acids) and contains higher levels of calcium, magnesium and potassium than milk. Chia seeds are not found in any Ayurvedic classical books (they are after all from South America), but by applying Ayurvedic principles we can discern their qualities in Ayurvedic terms. Their taste is extremely mild – some describe it as almost indiscernible, others as slightly nutty or sweet. Once the seeds have been soaked, they become gelatinous in nature (high in water and earth elements) and have a cooling potency. Chia Seeds thus pacify Vata and Pitta, whilst increasing Kapha. They are therefore great to hydrate, nourish and cool. Recipes using chia seeds usually make use of the fact that it absorbs 15 times its weight in water. It is commonly prepared as an easy pudding or breakfast by soaking the seeds in water in the fridge overnight. Ayurveda generally favours warm food becuase it is gentler on the digestion and promotes healthy Agni (digestive fire). In keeping with Ayurvedic principles, I have therefore created this warm breakfast option with added digestive herbs. #chiaseeds #chiaseedsbenefits #ayurvedicrecipe #ayurvedicbreakfast #ayurvedicporridge #omega3 #highfibre #highfibrefood #glutenfreebreakfast #completeprotein #veganprotein #veganbreakfast #veganbreakfastideas #ayurvedicvegan #sourceofcalcium #sourceofprotein #sourceoffibre #vatapittapacifying #smallbutmighty #veganuk ![In Ayurveda, the concept of your constitutional body type is known as 'Prakriti' (also spelt Prakrti or Prakruti).
The word Prakriti originates from the Sanskrit roots 'Pra' meaning 'beginning' and 'kriti' meaning 'creation', referring to each individual's original state of being. 🌌
Prakriti is determined at conception by the unique combination of the three Dosha’s (which can be understood as bioenergetic or functional principles), known as Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Your unique bodily and mental makeup not only determines your appearance and personality, but also relates to how your body functions, its inherent weaknesses and strengths, and its predisposition to disease.
Apart from the inherent weaknesses, strengths and predispositions of each Prakriti, any of the three Doshas (or a combination of them) can go out of balance in a given Prakriti to create disease.
The imbalance of the Dosha's are known as 'Vikriti', coming from the Sanskrit roots 'Vi' or 'after' and 'Kriti' or 'creation'.
The Doshas go out of balance due to emotional stress and incorrect diet and lifestyle choices, along with external factors such as the season and environment.
🌬️ Vata imbalance: constipation, insomnia, lower back pain, nervous tics and spasms, constriction and loss of movement and reduced memory.
🔥 Pitta imbalance: inflammatory conditions such as eczema, acne, rashes, acid reflux, loose stools, digestive ulcers, excessive sweating, burning sensations, migraines and autoimmune conditions.
💧Kapha imbalance: mucous, congestion, weight gain, slow metabolism, water retention and growths such as cysts and fibroids.
By acknowledging the effect that a multitude of different lifestyle factors can have on the individual's health, Ayurveda places emphasis on the importance of modifying our habits – small dietary and lifestyle adjustments can create a powerful impact on health and the outcome of a disease. 🤓
Image: Tantra painting
Image reshared from @embodiedphilosophy
#prakriti #prakruti #constitutionalbody
#bodytype #ayurvedicbodytype #somatotype #vata #pitta #kapha #gutmicrobiome #ayurveda #ayurvedauk #ayurvedainuk #vikriti #imbalance #doshicimbalance #doshaimbalance #tantra]()
In Ayurveda, the concept of your constitutional body type is known as 'Prakriti' (also spelt Prakrti or Prakruti). The word Prakriti originates from the Sanskrit roots 'Pra' meaning 'beginning' and 'kriti' meaning 'creation', referring to each individual's original state of being. 🌌 Prakriti is determined at conception by the unique combination of the three Dosha’s (which can be understood as bioenergetic or functional principles), known as Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Your unique bodily and mental makeup not only determines your appearance and personality, but also relates to how your body functions, its inherent weaknesses and strengths, and its predisposition to disease. Apart from the inherent weaknesses, strengths and predispositions of each Prakriti, any of the three Doshas (or a combination of them) can go out of balance in a given Prakriti to create disease. The imbalance of the Dosha's are known as 'Vikriti', coming from the Sanskrit roots 'Vi' or 'after' and 'Kriti' or 'creation'. The Doshas go out of balance due to emotional stress and incorrect diet and lifestyle choices, along with external factors such as the season and environment. 🌬️ Vata imbalance: constipation, insomnia, lower back pain, nervous tics and spasms, constriction and loss of movement and reduced memory. 🔥 Pitta imbalance: inflammatory conditions such as eczema, acne, rashes, acid reflux, loose stools, digestive ulcers, excessive sweating, burning sensations, migraines and autoimmune conditions. 💧Kapha imbalance: mucous, congestion, weight gain, slow metabolism, water retention and growths such as cysts and fibroids. By acknowledging the effect that a multitude of different lifestyle factors can have on the individual's health, Ayurveda places emphasis on the importance of modifying our habits – small dietary and lifestyle adjustments can create a powerful impact on health and the outcome of a disease. 🤓 Image: Tantra painting Image reshared from @embodiedphilosophy #prakriti #prakruti #constitutionalbody #bodytype #ayurvedicbodytype #somatotype #vata #pitta #kapha #gutmicrobiome #ayurveda #ayurvedauk #ayurvedainuk #vikriti #imbalance #doshicimbalance #doshaimbalance #tantra
