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 …
IS THERAPEUTIC YOGA ALWAYS NECESSARILY RESTORATIVE? IT DEPENDS… From an Ayurvedic perspective, we are composed of elements in varying proportions. These elements, when combined in pairs, give rise to the “Ayurvedic biotypes” known as DOSHAS. – THE PRACTICE of RESTORATIVE YOGA increases the EARTH element, which is lacking in the VATA doshas…
The Sanskrit word “Spanda” is derived from the root “spadi”, which means ‘to move slightly’ (kimcit calana). By this, we refer to the constant pulsation or vibration throughout the Universe, from the smallest to the largest. To the continuous, cyclical flow, similar to our breathing, which is punctuated by …
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR BODY? This question has long been on the minds of those who study the body. For many years, the answer has been that the body is a marvellous, well-oiled “machine” in which every part is perfectly coordinated and trained to perform its function. To a certain extent …
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY STYLES OF YOGA? Have you ever wondered why some people feel healthier practising Rocket Yoga, others Iyengar Yoga and others Yin Yoga? Is there one style of Hatha Yoga that is better than another? What determines which style of yoga is the most suitable …
Hace unos 7 años una persona vio que anuncié un taller titulado “Yoga Ayurvédico”. Ésta practicante de Yoga me dijo “qué te gustan las cosas modernitas”. Me impactó tanto su frase que siempre cuento la anécdota y sobre todo desde entonces me siento en la necesidad de dar a conocer …
Cuando realizamos extensiones atrás en Yoga habremos oído muchas veces, “no comprimas la zona lumbar”, “extiéndete desde el pecho”, “separa las clavículas”, etc. La función de las extensiones atrás desde el punto de vista musculo-esqueletal es favorecer la movilidad en la zona dorsal del cuerpo, menos móvil por la presencia …
¿Te has preguntado alguna vez qué diferencias y similitudes hay entre la dieta recomendada por el YOGA, disciplina espiritual de India y el AYURVEDA, medicina tradicional de este bello país? ALIMENTACIÓN YÓGUICA En el antiguo texto de Yoga “Gheranda Samhita” se afirma que: “aquél que comienza su práctica de Yoga …