Presence, mindfulness and meditation in Ayurveda
Our mind is constantly producing thoughts. Some of them relate to our past and the experiences associated with it - we wallow in memories. Some of them relate to our constructed future and the wishes, hopes or fears associated with it. Both patterns have one thing in common: they go hand in hand with a loss of presence. We pay for this [...]
Running in Ayurveda: what you need to bear in mind
Around 20 million Germans jog occasionally or regularly, and one in ten managers runs marathons. There are many good reasons for running as a popular sport: it reduces obesity, prevents cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthens the immune system, promotes cognitive abilities, regulates tension and simply makes you feel energised. Surprisingly, there is even a connection between training diligence and salary, as the [...]
Sattva, Rajas and Tamas - the basis of Ayurvedic psychology
Ayurveda is more than just the body and constitution theory of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Ayurvedic psychology distinguishes between three characteristics that characterise our personality: Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. Ayurveda - the knowledge of life In classical Ayurveda, life is understood as a combination of body, senses, mind and soul. „The knowledge of this concept of life [...]
Self-massage in Ayurveda
For many followers of Ayurveda, the daily self-massage with selected oils or dry as a stimulating „rubdown“ is part of the morning routine. Others, on the other hand, find it extremely annoying and unrealistic to quickly oil themselves in the morning before work and then remove the intense odours and sticky colour residues in the shower. Does the classic [...]
Day-night rhythm in Ayurveda: sleep and wake times in check
„Go to bed before 10 p.m. and get up before 6 a.m.“ - this is a common recommendation from Ayurvedic doctors and therapists. This is well-intentioned and will help you achieve a deeper sleep and get out of bed more energised in the morning. But can this recommendation be applied equally all year round and is it really [...]?