One of the things I found most challenging during the conception and development of “Holistic Yoga Therapy” and its components relating to Ayurveda (AyurYoga®) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCMYoga®) was the similarity, and at the same time the significant difference, between the Five Elements in both of these Eastern traditions. Our mind tends to …
DOSHAS: – Vata: Te beneficia porque aporta Fuego y Calor, tonifica las piernas y enraiza aportando también Tierra. No obstante, ojo, Vata, no la practiques mucho ya entrada la tarde porque puede ser demasiado estimulante para ti. – Pitta: No te la aconsejamos Pitta. Tú de por si eres muy …
La palabra Chakra es un término sánscrito que frecuentemente se traduce como “rueda” o “vórtice”. Aunque se relacionan con transmisión y recepción de energía también influyen en nuestro cuerpo físico y para muchos autores los 7 Chakras principales que describe la tradición del Yoga están vinculados con las glándulas endocrinas. …
In the practice of yoga, there is a process similar to the “love” we feel for our partners. When yoga really “takes hold” of a person, there is usually an initial phase – let’s call it “falling in love” – in which the person feels euphoric, passionate and enthusiastic about everything that smells, sounds or looks like it…
The Wood Element is associated with the East and Spring, and its associated organs are the Liver (Yin) and the Gallbladder (Yang). It is linked to the colour green, the sour taste and the emotion of anger. Note that spring is the season that brings life into being …
SEASONAL YOGA: SPRING The onset of spring (March–April) is usually marked by an increase in the Kapha dosha, which has been building up throughout the cold and damp winter. The *Charaka Samhita* states that as the Sun begins to grow stronger, it liquefies the accumulated Kapha …
Yin Yoga is a form of yoga in which poses are held statically, usually for between 2 and 5 minutes. This postural stillness allows the Chinese meridians to be stretched and helps to develop mindfulness. My own practice of Yin Yoga led me to realise that in …
JING En Medicina Tradicional China (MTC, TCM) los “Riñones” se encargan de almacenar la Esencial Original (Jing), es decir, nuestras reservas energéticas o lo que diríamos en lenguaje coloquial “nuestras pilas”. ENERGÍA HEREDADA + ADQUIRIDA Por un lado, los Riñones son el sustento de la Vida, la Raíz profunda donde …
TURMERIC, THE DETOXIFYING ROOT Turmeric is a plant related to ginger, as both belong to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a key ingredient in Indian cuisine, forming part of curry, and is also widely used by Ayurvedic practitioners for its many therapeutic properties. Its …
APANA VAYU. Downward movement. Have you ever wondered just how wise the body is? There are five involuntary movements governed by the Vata dosha, known as SUB-PRANAS, which enable us to remain balanced and healthy. When these movements become unbalanced, symptoms of discomfort and even illnesses can arise. One of these …