How to Slow Down & Appreciate Summer
It’s important to know how to down slow, especially during the hot summer months.
Slowing down in the midst of summer is a classic Ayurvedic guideline. Much of this stems from living in sync with your constitute, also known as, your Dosha. Dosha is a central term in Ayurvedic medicine originating from Sanskrit. Dosha(s) are your health types used to specify how one should eat, sleep and exercise for a balanced mind, heart and lifestyle.
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Ayurvedic Medicine, a holistic approach to wellness, is an ancient health science built around the five elements:
Air
Fire
Water
Earth
Space
The unique combination of these elements come together to make up the doshas:
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
Each dosha has a number of corresponding qualities that are expressed in the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of one’s being. All of us have some aspects of each dosha, but one or two doshas tend to dominate, informing everything from our digestion, mental health, to emotions.
What’s your dominant dosha? Share below in the comments and connect with others!
Need help slowing down?
Another great way to harness a more mindful, slower paced lifestyle is to eat in alignment with the summer.