Smoothies are an easy way to consume highly beneficial nutrients through the blending of real food ingredients. If you struggle with the afternoon slump or need more pep in the morning, before reaching for another cup of coffee, try sipping on a nourishing and revitalizing smoothie.
In a world where your time and energy is hijacked by your busy schedule, it’s important to remember what grounds you. Take care of your body—spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical—with these yoga poses you can do anywhere.
Chair yoga is an ideal way to invigorate your mind and body from the comfort of your office or desk chairs. The following seven poses will stimulate your circulation, boost your metabolism, lengthen your muscles, deepen your breathing, and boost your life force energy.
Fatigue is a lack of energy, motivation, and/or concentration. The first step in reducing fatigue is to realize that it is your body, mind, and spirit’s way of telling you that something is out of balance.
Caffeine might be your favorite way to start the day, but too much can lead to sleepless nights, anxiety, anger, and a case of the jitters. One of my mantras is “no coffee no prana!” However, I have to limit my intake of caffeine because my dominant dosha is Vata. Through yoga and meditation, I’ve become more aware of my body’s reaction to caffeine. I can still enjoy my morning Americano, but I can’t have more than that. When I need an energy boost without the negative side effects, I turn to specific pranayama and asanas. The next time you’re tempted to pour that second or third cup of coffee, try these exercises, in order, instead.
The next time you hit the mid-afternoon motivational wall, skip the caffeine boost and reach for something more natural. These easy energy boosters will give you just the lift you need to wrap up your day.
As a Vata type, you like moving fast and being active. You may be drawn to playing sports and trying new workouts. As long as you don’t push yourself too hard, your love of movement is a gift. As thousands of studies show, physical activity is one of the most powerful ways to create radiant health and emotional well-being. Here are just a few of the physical and mental benefits of regular exercise: