Nourish 108 Ayurveda & Yoga

Happy Monday! Yesterday, Hindus, Jains and Buddhists in India, Nepal and Bhutan celebrated Guru Purnima, “Master’s Day”. Guru Purnima is a festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers to thank and honor those who have dedicated their lives to the spiritual and intellectual growth of their students. Guru Purnima is not only about external teachers; it’s also about recognizing the guru within. Check out my post on Guru Purnima for more information.

As for my schedule next week, here it is:

🕯️ Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Friday, 5:30-6:15pm: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma.

☀️ Saturday, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

🏖️ Sunday, 10-11:30am: 90min Beach Yoga at Dillon Beach

All levels are welcome.

Classes are $15 drop in (FREE for hotel guests), $18 for Beach Yoga (not including parking; parking is FREE before 9am)

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site. Please note that signup for Beach Yoga closes on Saturday at 8 PM.

A minimum of 2 signups is appreciated (required for Beach Yoga) to help me tailor my instruction 🙏🏼

Happy Guru Purnima!

Guru Purnima is a deeply significant and auspicious occasion in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, celebrated to honor and express gratitude towards spiritual and academic teachers, mentors or gurus.
The term Guru is derived from the Sanskrit words Gu (darkness) and Ru (remover), signifying the guru’s role in dispelling ignorance and bringing enlightenment.

Guru Purnima is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June–July).

Ways to celebrate Guru Purnima

🙏🏼 Acknowledge & Thank Your Mentors:
Create a list of all those who have inspired and supported you on your path. Make offerings or express gratitude to those who have helped you live in alignment and enlightenment.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Meditation & Yoga
Engage in meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices to deepen your connection with your mentor’s teachings.

♥️ Charity & Seva
Engage in acts of kindness and selfless service (seva) to reflect and embody the teachings of compassion and selflessness.

As we celebrate Guru Purnima, we honor the lineage of wisdom and express gratitude for all invaluable contributions of our guides, therapists, coaches, and teachers.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to my teachers, mentors and coaches:





Om Anand
Purnima Conway




ayurveda

Happy Monday! I hope you’re enjoying the break in this heatwave! Couple of Ayurvedic tips to keep your bodies cool and balanced during the heat of the summer: Enjoy rerfeshing water dense foods such as cucumber, celery and water melon, and cooling foods such as bitter greens, lentils and coconut oil. I suggest steering clear of spicy and oily or fried foods as these are heating to the system. Rather than iced beverages, drink cool or room temperature herbal teas, water with lime and mint and coconut water.

Here’s the schedule for next week:

🪷 Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Pitta pacifying Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma. Come and enjoy a cooling practice with me to close out another 90 degree day.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Friday, 5:30-6:15pm: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma. We’ll get into some cooling breaths for summer. Breathwork will be moving to Thursday starting August 1.

☀️ Saturday, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in, FREE for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site.

A minimum of 2 signups are appreciated as your advance sign up helps me tailor my instruction based on size and level of each class. 🙏🏼

I look forward to seeing you on your mats! 🧘🏻‍♀️

Happy Monday! I hope you’re enjoying the break in this heatwave! Couple of Ayurvedic tips to keep your bodies cool and balanced during the heat of the summer: Enjoy rerfeshing water dense foods such as cucumber, celery and water melon, and cooling foods such as bitter greens, lentils and coconut oil. I suggest steering clear of spicy and oily or fried foods as these are heating to the system. Rather than iced beverages, drink cool or room temperature herbal teas, water with lime and mint and coconut water.

Here’s the schedule for next week:

🪷 Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Pitta pacifying Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma. Come and enjoy a cooling practice with me to close out another 90 degree day.

🌱 Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm: Ayurveda Community Dinner at Aqus Café. RSVP at aquscafe.com

🧘🏻‍♀️ Friday, 5:30-6:15pm: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma. We’ll get into some cooling breaths for summer. Breathwork will be moving to Thursday starting July18

☀️ Saturday, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in, FREE for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site.

A minimum of 2 signups are appreciated as your advance sign up helps me tailor my instruction based on size and level of each class. 🙏🏼

I look forward to seeing you on your mats or Aqus Café on Thursday, July 11.

Happy Monday! It’s great to be back home and easing into a routine again. Can you believe it’s already July? The weather is certainly taking summer seriously! Even with the holiday on Thursday, I’ll still be offering classes on Wednesday and Friday. Here’s the schedule for next week:

🕯️ Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Pitta pacifying Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma. Come and enjoy a cooling practice with me on one of the hottest days of the summer (so far!).

😮‍💨 Friday, 5:30-6:15pm: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma. We’ll get into some cooling breaths for summer.

🤷🏻‍♀️ Saturday, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in, FREE for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site.

A minimum of 2 signups are appreciated as your advance sign up helps me tailor my instruction based on size and level of each class. 🙏🏼

I look forward to see you on your mat!

Happy Monday! I don’t know about you but my June has been BUSY. Starting off the month by co-hosting a 60th birthday party and wrapping up Yoga Teacher Training, much of June has been leading up to preparing for this past weekend in Buffalo, NY: my best friend’s 50th birthday celebration. While all of it has been fun and gratifying, I am looking forward to some quieter weeks ahead and to returning to a full week of classes. Here’s the schedule for next week:

🕯️ Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

💨 Friday, 5:30-6:15pm: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma.

☀️ Saturday, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

🌊 Sunday, 10-11:30am: 90min Beach Yoga at (min. 2 signups required)

All levels are welcome.
In person classes are $15 drop in, FREE for hotel guests.
Beach Yoga is $18 (plus parking, lot is free before 9am)

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site.

A minimum of 2 signups are appreciated (required for Beach Yoga). Your advance sign up helps me tailor my instruction based on size and level of each class. 🙏🏼

I look forward to seeing you on your mat at Hotel Petaluma or Dillon Beach or in my office for Breathwork circle!

Ayurveda ABC: Pranayama

Pranayama is the practice of breath control in yoga, and it holds a significant place in Ayurveda for its numerous health benefits. The term “pranayama” is derived from the Sanskrit words “prana” (life force or vital energy) and “ayama” (extension or control). Thus, pranayama means the extension or control of the life force.

Benefits and Importance:

😌 Reduces Stress: Pranayama calms the nervous system, reduces stress, and promotes mental clarity.

⚖️ Balances Doshas: Different pranayama techniques are used to balance the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in the body, which are essential for maintaining health and preventing disease.

💨 Cleanses the Nadis: Nadis are energy channels in the body. Pranayama helps to clear these pathways, ensuring the smooth flow of prana.

🫁 Enhances Lung Capacity: Regular practice increases lung capacity and improves respiratory efficiency.

🔥 Improves Digestion: By enhancing the oxygen supply and reducing stress, pranayama supports better digestion and metabolic function.

Common Pranayama Techniques:

🧘🏻‍♂️ Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing): cleanses energy channels (nadi) , balances the nervous system and harmonizes the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

🧘🏻‍♂️ Kapala Bhati (Skull Shining Breath): energizes the mind, detoxifies the lungs, relieves mucus in the head and sinuses.

🧘🏻‍♂️ Bhramari (Bee Humming Breath): awakens nada (inner sound), calms the mind, aids in better sleep.

🧘🏻‍♂️ Ujjayi (Victorious Breath): reduces anxiety, improves control of prana and emotions (=victorious), relieves mucus and congestion

If you are interested in learning how to practice Pranayama, I invite you join me to my weekly evening Breathwork Circles on Fridays at 5:30-6:15pm at my office downtown Petaluma (link in bio 👆🏼)

🕉️ Happy International Day of Yoga!

Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend and had the opportunity to enjoy some time with family.

On Thursday,, I am flying to the East Coast for my best friend’s 50th birthday so I will not be here to teach my Friday and Satruday classes. That leaves the week with only one class:

🕯️Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in, FREE for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site.

A minimum of 2 signups are appreciated.

I look forward to practicing with you 🧘🏻‍♀️

📣 Community Dinner on July 11:

Join me for an engaging and informal exploration of Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of medicine. In addition to learning about the basic principles of Ayurveda, including the five elements and the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), I hope to provide a basic understanding of daily self care routines (Dinacharya) and Ayurvedic nutrition and how to choose foods that support your unique constitution. Enjoy a relaxed, open conversation in a supportive community environment. Come with your questions and leave with valuable insights and inspiration.

Please RSVP at www.aquscafe.com/calendar (🔗 in bio)

Ayurveda ABC: RITUCHARYA

Ritucharya is an important concept in Ayurveda that refers to the seasonal routines and lifestyle practices designed to maintain balance and harmony within the body and mind throughout the changing seasons. The term „Ritucharya“ comes from the Sanskrit words Ritu (season) and Charya (to follow; routine or regimen).

Ayurveda emphasizes the need to adapt our daily routines, diet, and lifestyle to the rhythms of nature. By aligning our habits with the natural seasonal cycles, we harmonize our body’s rhythms with the natural world leading to reduction in risk of seasonal illnesses and imbalances, strength the body’s natural defenses and equilibrium in our doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha).

If you are interested in creating a Ritucharya for Pitta season, the season we are in now, I would be happy to support you by booking a consultation (see link in bio👆🏼).

📣 THIS SUNDAY: Spice Blending Workshop!

Join me for an enriching and interactive session where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of Ayurveda’s six tastes and culinary spices.

During this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to:

🌶️ Learn about Ayurveda’s Six Tastes and their significance in promoting health and balancing the therapeutic properties of various spices and herbs used in Ayurvedic cooking.

🌱 Create your own custom spice blend tailored to your constitution and preferences to take home.

🫚 Gain practical tips and applications for incorporating Ayurvedic spices into your daily cooking.

Spices and measuring tools will be provided, as well as 4oz jars and blank labels for your creations. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm, a willingness to explore various spices and a dash of creativity.

$35 - sign up at renew.yoga/events

I look forward to a jumping into Ayurveda and blending some spices with you!

Happy Monday, everybody! Yesterday was graduation day for the 2024 online 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program I’ve been apprenticing with since December! I can’t believe the journey has come to an end. I feel incredibly privileged to have gotten to know all the students who are now ready to share their shining light with the world. What a fantastic group I’ve been blessed to learn and teach with over the past six months. With their inspiring i have applied for my 300-hour training starting in September....

Here’s my schedule for next week:

🕉️ Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.
🕉️ Friday, 5:30-6:15pm: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma.
🕉️ Saturday, 9-10am, 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.
🕉️ Sunday, 5:30-7:00pm, Ayurvedic 6 Tastes Spice Blending Workshop at

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in (FREE for hotel guests), workshop is $35 (link in bio).

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site.

A minimum of 2 signups are appreciated. Your advance sign up helps me tailor my instruction based on size and level of each class. Thank you!

I look forward to seeing you on your mat at Hotel Petaluma, in my office for Breathwork or a consultation or for my workshop at Renew Yoga!

🚨 NEW TIME: Friday Breathwork Circle!

Join me on Friday afternoons for a 45-minute Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma (corner of 4th Street, inside Willowbend Natural Medicine).

5:30-5:40pm: Opening
5:40-6:00pm: Svasa Yam
Svasa Yam or the 8 Kriyas is a set of introductory breathing exercises, that are safe for anyone to practice. As Kriya means “action”, these are 8 actions that help calm the mind, purify the body and can have beneficial effects on physical problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and insomnia.
6:00-6:10pm: Meditation
6:10-6:15pm: Closing

Meditation pillows and bolsters are provided and you’re welcome to bring your own. If you would like to join, please go to www.backyard.yoga to sign up!
Drop in is $15, Credit/debit in advance, cash/Venmo on site.

Please arrive a few minutes early to get situated. Door locks promptly at 5:30pm.

I look forward to breathing with you 🌬️

Pitta is one of the three doshas or biological energies in Ayurveda, alongside Vata and Kapha. It represents the combination of the Fire 🔥 and Water 🌊 elements.

The “gunas” or qualities to describe Kapha include:

🔥 Hot
🪶 Light
🧴 Oily/unctuous
🚲 Mobile/spreading
🔪 Sharp/fast
💦 Liquid/wet

With today’s heat, it’s hard to ignore some of these gunas reflected in the environment. The temperatures are hot, the influence of the sun is sharp and mobile/spreading, the air is light. If you’re like me and perspire, sweat can cause moisture on the skin and oiliness in the hair. These qualities are all an indication that we’re entering Pitta season! ☀️

Zooming in, Pitta also influences our daily rhythms. Pitta times of day typically occur from approximately 10am to 2pm and then again about 10pm to 2am. Midday Pitta time is ideal for chores, to get work done, be productive and eat lunch, taking advantage of this time of transformation. The nighttime Pitta period is a time for restorative sleep so body and mind can digest what has been taken in over the course of the day.

Expanding our perspective, Pitta also manifests as a significant period in our lives, typically our productive “career” years.

If you would like to learn more about balancing Pitta during the summer by blending and cooking with spices, please join me for the Ayurvedic 6 Tastes Spice Blending Workshop at on Sunday, June 16 at 5:30pm (see link in bio)

📣 JUNE EVENTS

Sunday, June 16 at 5:30pm at

🌶️🫚 Ayurvedic 6 Taste Spice Blending Workshop

I’m hosting an enriching and interactive session where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of Ayurveda’s 6 tastes and culinary spices.

During this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to:

🌱 Learn about Ayurveda’s Six Tastes and their significance in promoting health and balancing the therapeutic properties of various spices and herbs used in Ayurvedic cooking.

🌱 Create your own custom spice blend tailored to your constitution and preferences to take home.

🌱 Gain practical tips and applications for incorporating Ayurvedic spices into your daily cooking.

Spices and measuring tools will be provided, as well as 4oz jars and blank labels for your creations. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm, a willingness to explore various spices and a dash of creativity.

$35, sign up at www.renew.yoga/events

Sunday, June 30 at 10:00am at Dillon Beach

🌊🧘🏻‍♀️ Beach Yoga

Join me for 90 minutes of nourishing breathwork, yoga and meditation at Dillon Beach. While I am here to offer a sequence of breathing exercises and poses, this practice is yours to give your mind and body what it needs. Please bring water, an extra layer, sun glasses, a beach towel or blanket, a yoga mat if you like, and arrive 10 minutes early to get situated. We’ll meet close to the main entrance closest to the parking lot.

$18, plus parking (free parking before 9am)

Please sign up through the calendar at www.backyard.yoga (please note that a minimum of 2 sign ups are required for the class to take place).

I hope to see you at either or both!

Happy June, friends! And what a beautiful start to the month it is! ☀️

Another busy week ahead for me as it’s the last week of Yoga Teacher Training! Unfortunately this means no Awaken Yoga this weekend.

I’m also changing the time for Friday’s Breathwork Circle from morning to evening as attendance in the morning has been low. Let’s see if this new time is more doable for folks!

That said, here’s the schedule this week:

🪷 Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

🪷 TIME CHANGE: Friday, 5:30-6:15pm: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma.

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site. If you’re staying at Hotel Petaluma, classes are free for guests.

A minimum of 2 signups are appreciated!

I look forward to practicing with you! 🧘🏻‍♀️

Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and are looking forward to summer just as much as I am! After a few busy weeks with some class cancellations and re-schedules, I’m happy to be back on track with my regular programming this week:

🧘🏻‍♀️ Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Friday, 8:00-8:45am: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Saturday, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in and free for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. If you are a hotel guest, you can also sign up at the front desk. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site. A minimum of 2 signups is appreciated.

I look forward to practicing with you!

I’m still basking in the energy of Saturday and Mount Madonna that holds such a special place in my heart. It is my intention to carry this energy into this week, and while I’m unable to teach Candlelight Yoga on Wednesday, I am adding Beach Yoga on Sunday instead! Here’s the schedule:

🌬️ Friday, 8:00-8:45am: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma.
☀️ Saturday, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.
🌊 Sunday, 10-11:30am: 90min Beach Yoga at Dillon Beach.

All levels are welcome. In person classes are $15 drop in, Beach Yoga is $18 plus parking. Awaken Yoga at Hotel Petaluma is free for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site. A minimum of 2 signups is helpful and required for Beach Yoga (24h advance notice).

I look forward to seeing you on your mats! 🧘🏻‍♀️

Beach Yoga Sundays this Summer! ☀️

Join me this summer for 90 minutes of nourishing Beach Yoga at Dillon Beach. Currently, these Sundays are scheduled:

🌊 Sunday, May 26
🌊 Sunday, June 30
🌊 Sunday, July 28

10-11:30am

We’ll start with 20 minutes of breathwork before moving into 60 minutes of Asana practice and close with a 10-minute meditation.

All levels welcome, $18 drop-in + parking

Sign up at www.nourish108.com/events

Please note that I need a minimum of 2 signups 24 hours in advance (by Saturday 10 AM) for the class to take place. Thank you for your understanding.

I look forward to practicing with you at the beach! 🏖️

I miss him so much. But is always here with me when I need him the most. 💕✨

Happy Monday! Feeling accomplished after a super busy week, I am looking forward to getting back to teaching a full set of classes this week. There’s only one schedule change! Here’s what’s on the agenda for the week of May 13:

🧘🏻‍♀️ Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Friday, 8:00-8:45am: 45min Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma.

🧘🏻‍♀️ SUNDAY, 9-10am: 60min Awaken Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

All levels are welcome!
In person classes are $15 drop in, FREE for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. If you’re a hotel guest, please inquire at the front desk. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site.

Please note that a minimum of 2 signups is helpful. Your advance sign up helps me tailor my instruction based on size and level of each class. 🙏🏼

I look forward to seeing you on your mats! 🪷

Happy Monday! I trust you had a delightful weekend and hope you stayed dry on Saturday. Last week kept me quite occupied, and it seems this upcoming one will be even busier. With the final two sessions of Yoga Teacher Training at Mount Madonna Institute requiring our close attention and full engagement as teaching assistants, I’m sorry to say that I have to cancel my Friday and Saturday classes. Therefore, I’ll only be able to teach one class this week:

🕯️Wednesday, 5:30-6:45pm: 75min Candlelight Yoga in the Brooklyn Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma.

All levels are welcome.
In person classes are $15 drop in, FREE for hotel guests.

To sign up, please select a class from the calendar at www.backyard.yoga or text me at 707 287 3728. If you are a hotel guest, please register at the front desk. You have the choice to pay in advance by credit/debit or cash/Venmo on site. A minimum of 2 signups is appreciated/required.

I hope to see you at Candlelight Yoga on Wednesday and look forward to practicing with you 🧘🏻‍♀️

📣 NEW Friday Morning Breathwork Circle!

Join me on Friday mornings for a 45-minute Breathwork Circle at my office at 405 D St, Suite 1, Petaluma (corner of 4th Street, inside Willowbend Natural Medicine).

8-8:10am: Opening
8-10-8:35am: Svasa Yam
Svasa Yam or the 8 Kriyas is a set of introductory breathing exercises, that are safe for anyone to practice. As Kriya means “action”, these are 8 actions that help calm the mind, purify the body and can have beneficial effects on physical problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and insomnia.
8:35-8:40am: Meditation
8:40-8:45am: Closing

Meditation pillows and bolsters are provided and you’re welcome to bring your own. If you would like to join, please go to www.backyard.yoga to sign up!
Drop in is $15, Credit/debit in advance, cash/Venmo on site.

Please arrive a few minutes early to get situated. Door locks promptly at 8am.

I look forward to breathing with you 🌬️

In Ayurveda, “Dosha” refers to one of the three fundamental energies or biological forces that govern physiological and psychological processes in the body and mind. The three doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each dosha is composed of specific combinations of the five elements—ether, air, fire, water, and earth—and exhibits unique qualities and functions. ⁣
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Doshas are fundamental to understanding an individual’s constitution, known as “Prakruti,“ and their current state of imbalance, referred to as ”Vikruti.“ ⁣
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𝟏. 𝐕𝐚𝐭𝐚: Composed of the elements of air and ether Vata governs movement, communication, creativity, and the nervous system. It is characterized by qualities such as dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, and mobile. When balanced, Vata promotes vitality, enthusiasm, and creativity. However, an excess of Vata can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, and instability.⁣⁣
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𝟐. 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚: Composed of the elements of fire and water, Pitta governs digestion, metabolism, intellect, and vision. It is characterized by qualities such as hot, sharp, light, oily, and intense. When balanced, Pitta promotes intelligence, courage, and a strong digestive fire. However, an excess of Pitta can lead to symptoms such as irritability, inflammation, acidity, and skin conditions.⁣⁣
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𝟑. 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐚: Composed of the elements of water and earth, Kapha governs structure, lubrication, immunity, and emotional stability. It is characterized by qualities such as heavy, slow, cool, oily, smooth, and stable. When balanced, Kapha promotes strength, stability, and nurturing qualities. However, an excess of Kapha can lead to symptoms such as lethargy, weight gain, congestion, and attachment.⁣⁣

Ayurvedic practices aim to balance the doshas through lifestyle modifications, dietary adjustments, herbal remedies, and therapeutic treatments tailored to the individual’s constitution and imbalances. By restoring harmony to the doshas, Ayurveda promotes overall health and prevents disease.

To learn more about your Doshas and to sign up for an Ayurvedic Consultation, please visit www.nourish108.com