An Introduction to Pitta Dosha
Ayurveda by Eva Dusch
Are you an overachiever with a penchant for success? Or a perfectionist who likes to be in control always? Chances are high you are of the Pitta type, one of the three primary constitutions (or body types) in the Ayurvedic system. Pitta types have a fire burning within that brings passion and a strong appetite - not just for food but for life.
Introduction to Ayurveda: The Three Doshas
Ayurveda by Anne-Sophie Eckert
Have you ever come across the terms ‘Vata’, ‘Pitta’, and ‘Kapha’ and been confused by what they mean? These are the three Doshas, concepts unique to Ayurveda but easy to relate to. This blog post is a short introduction to the Doshas; it explores their relationship to the body, to health and well-being, and to the cycles of life.
What is an Ayurveda Practitioner? A conversation with Liese van Dam
Ayurveda by Francesca Ferraroni
At Delight Academy, Liese van Dam teaches advanced principles in the second year of the Ayurveda Practitioner Training as well as the upcoming 10-day nutrition course in October 2020. Next to teaching, Liese also works as an Ayurveda Practitioner and currently gives online consultations. I recently had a chat with Liese to find out what inspired her to begin walking the path of Ayurveda and learn more about the life of an Ayurveda Practitioner.
The Power of Ginger
Ayurveda by Anne-Sophie Eckert
Before my Ayurvedic Practitioner Training at Delight, I had little knowledge of how powerful herbs can be. During our herbology module, I was given an assignment on ginger that led me to beautiful discoveries.
Yoga Playlist: Cooling Down Pitta
Ayurveda by Victoria (Tory) Raven Hyndman
This is the season where we all come out to play. Everyone is in a space of wanting to be outside, playing, in the park - especially after the lockdown we've had. It's a time to enjoy the warm weather, the lovely play of the fire element. This fire element gives us passion and a strong appetite - not just for food but for life. In Pitta Season you want to taste all the flavours of life, which is why we all like to travel during this time.
Pitta Season: How to stay cool and balanced this summer
Ayurveda by Anne-Sophie Eckert
‘In summer time one should enjoy forests, gardens, flowers, and cool water. During the night one should sleep on the open airy roof of the house, which is cooled by the rays of the moon’. – Charaka Samhita As spring slowly turns into summer, we are beginning the transition into what Ayurveda refers to as “Pitta season”.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda by Eva Dusch
Ayurveda may be the oldest health system in the world, but in 2020 it’s more popular than ever. However, drinking one ‘Golden Milk’ a day doesn’t make an Ayurvedic lifestyle, unfortunately. So then, what does? And how can you integrate it into a Western lifestyle?
8 Ayurvedic Tips to Release Stress
Ayurveda by Anne-Sophie Eckert
According to Ayurveda, the body has three managers - one of which is Vata Dosha, responsible for the principle of movement. Made of the elements of Ether and Air, Vata Dosha allows changes to happen. The Air element in particular creates creativity in the mind and dryness in the body. In changing or insecure times, like the ones we are facing now, Vata Dosha increases - and when this dosha is in excess, stress and anxiety can occur.
7 Ayurvedic Eating Habits to Stay Healthy in Quarantine
Ayurveda by Eva Dusch
With no colleagues or stressed managers peeking over your shoulder during this lockdown, many of us are (secretly) turning to the snack cupboard. Perhaps, a few times too often. Here's how to make your COVID-19 diet Kapha proof.
How to use Ayurveda to protect your eyes from endless screen time
Ayurveda by Eva Dusch
Ayurveda is big on protecting the eyes - we can all learn how to counterbalance our heavy screen time from this multidimensional healing system. Avoiding our virtual worlds might not be an option, but good eye care is.
10 Ayurveda tips to boost your immunity for Coronavirus Prevention
Ayurveda by Martine van Beusekom
For our students and all interested, we would like to share some ayurvedic insights with you on how to support yourself in the best way in the situation that we are facing now regarding the coronavirus. These ayurvedic tips are meant to be preventive measures you can take to keep yourself healthy and support your immune system. However, if you have complaints that resemble the coronavirus, contact your doctor immediately
Kapha Season: How to feel light and bright this spring
Ayurveda by Delight Yoga
There is a magic about spring. After months of winter, nature’s long period of reflection, we are reminded of the beauty of change. Flowers begin to bloom, the sun peeks out from behind the clouds, and people themselves begin to brighten and reenergize.
Yoga Playlist: Waking up Kapha
Ayurveda by Victoria (Tory) Raven Hyndman
This playlist is intended to bring some inspiration to move the body, which can become more stagnant in the late winter and early spring. During Kapha season, we can feel physically and mentally heavy, so getting the body moving can take extra effort. Music can be used as a wonderful medicine to get things flowing.
Kapha Season: How to stay warm and vibrant this winter
Ayurveda by Delight Yoga
As we enter January, the winter deepens. The days become shorter and darker, we prefer staying in, and naturally turn inward like bears going into hibernation. If there is snow outside, it creates a layer of insulation that quietens the outside world. The cold and quiet winter season is characterized by Kapha, one of the three doshas (energies) in Ayurveda.
Vata Season: How to stay grounded and balanced in Autumn?
Ayurveda by Delight Yoga
Summer is over and the heat of summer has now started to dry things out as we enter the next season, autumn. The leaves on the trees start to dry out, turn brown (Vata’s colour) and fall to the ground. The temperature starts to drop, becoming colder and windier. All these are Vata qualities and these same Vata qualities can show up in our body and mind, regardless of our constitution. So even if you are mostly pitta Prakruti (constitution),
Shad Darshan: The Six Philosophies of Ayurveda
Ayurveda by Delight Yoga
Ayurvedic Philosophy As every healing system has a basic foundation of philosophy, Āyurvedic philosophy is based on Shad Darshan, the six philosophies of life, which developed from the ancient sages and scriptures of India.
An Introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda by Delight Yoga
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the sacred and fantastic ancient system of medicine and healing from India, yet throughout regions of the East, there are variations of it such as Tibetan Ayurveda. It is the first-ever recorded system of healing of the physical, mental and energetic body.