You shouldn’t have to bend over backwards to make yoga fit into your budget. 🙃 That’s why we’ve lowered the price of many of our class packages, including our monthly unlimited! Check out vyanayoga.com/prices to see the full list, and send us a message if you have any questions. We hope this makes a regular practice more accessible to all!
Ayurveda is the science of longevity and the sister science to yoga. When we combine the two studies, we create a yoga practice that is uniquely suited for our dosha (body and mind composition) and prakriti (natural born state). In the next three posts,we will be sharing an appropriate backbend for Vata dosha, Pitta Dosha, and Kapha Dosha. Click the link in our profile to read the full article from AyurYoga-certified teacher @helenavyana. V A T A Vata is considered the space element and is composed of ether and air; it means wind or "that which moves things.” It is governed by movement and space and needs grounding and gentler efforting. . Vata governs any of the processes relating to movement in the body, such as breathing, nerve impulses. It is also responsible for the movement of creativity, flexibility, communication, and quickness of thought. When Vata is imbalanced it can lead to fear, nervousness, anxiety, panic, dry skin, and constipation, to name a few. Vata’s characteristic gunas, or traits, are mobile, light, dry, rough, subtle, and cold. . Sphinx with a sandbag over the feet is ideal for this dosha. . The physical boundary of a sandbag over the feet feels good for Vata, and so does the energetic intention of being held and rooted down. Creative Vata can visualize themselves as a flowering lotus in this pose. . Vatas, enjoy blossoming in the moment.
Ayurveda is the science of longevity and the sister science to yoga. When we combine the two studies, we create a yoga practice that is uniquely suited for our dosha (body and mind composition) and prakriti (natural born state). In the next three posts,we will be sharing an appropriate backbend for Vata dosha, Pitta Dosha, and Kapha Dosha. Click the link in our profile to read the full article from AyurYoga-certified teacher @helenavyana. P I T T A Pitta is governed by liquid heat – fire and water. Pittas always want to work harder. Psychologically, Pitta is our motivational energy and drive, our focus and the radiant light of intellect. . When Pitta is in balance it governs our ability to perceive, experience joy and enthusiasm. It is our willpower, clarity, and sense of adventure. When Pitta is imbalanced it leads to a critical mind, anger, irritability, obsessive thoughts, depression, addictions, impatience, and jealousy. Pitta’s gunas are: hot, liquid, oily, sharp, light, moving, and acidic. . Cobra with a block between the thighs and sandbag under the belly is perfect for Pitta. . In this pose, Pitta is able to expend thoughtful effort rather than overexertion. Performing this pose with a sandbag or blanket roll under the belly supports the expansion and opening of the chest, a beautiful practice for cultivating the mind-heart connection, ~ Sadhaka Pitta ~. . Moderation is key! When we walk the path of moderate activity and effort, we’re able to access the true power of liquid heat, without “burning out.”
Ayurveda is the science of longevity and the sister science to yoga. When we combine the two studies, we create a yoga practice that is uniquely suited for our dosha (body and mind composition) and prakriti (natural born state). In the next three posts, we will be sharing an appropriate backbend for Vata dosha, Pitta Dosha, and Kapha Dosha. Click the link in our profile to read the full article from AyurYoga-certified teacher @helenavyana. . K A P H A Kapha embodies stable, sturdy, and steady earth and water. Kapha has incredible stamina, and can maintain hard work for an extended time. Kapha translates as “that which sticks.” It is responsible for building up and lubrication; it provides structure while maintaining smooth functioning throughout the body. . Kapha is considered the ‘unctuousness’ within the body. It lubricates, gives bulk to our tissues, stores energy in the form of fat, and relates to cool bodily functions through water, mucus, and lymph. Psychologically, Kapha is love, forgiveness, compassion, and patience. . In an imbalanced state it manifests as greed, hoarding, depression, inertia, and attachment. Kapha’s gunas are: heavy, dense, moist, cold, dull, soft, sticky and static. . Camel pose with a block is an effortful challenge for Kapha. The trick is motivating a loving, cuddly Kapha to put in the effort and go the extra mile. Once they do they are in it with great enthusiasm and stamina. Use deep, purposeful breaths to invigorate this challenging, strength-building pose. . Let’s go Kaphas — You got this!