Energy Boost

Out of all the environments we explore on a weekly basis, we show up to our workspaces perhaps most frequently. That might be a home office as the shift to virtual workspaces has been abundant in the past few years, or you might be transitioning back to an office or in-person setting. Whatever your workspace looks like, often when you arrive there it’s assumed that the only thing we can do is our work function. Which means that self-care sits on the back burner as we prioritize our production.

In Ayurveda, springtime is considered Kapha season. Kapha is the dosha governed by water and earth elements and has qualities of lethargy, heaviness, and stagnation when imbalanced. Seasonal transitions can be taxing on our bodies, and the onset of springtime can leave us feeling heavy, fatigued, and uninspired. It is essential that we balance these feelings by incorporating more heating and invigorating ways of movement and rituals. This sequence was designed to clear any stagnation from the mind and invigorate the body. Enjoy this practice when you need an energetic boost or reset.

In the modern world, there are plenty of things that drain our energy. We are constantly on the move, we are glued to electronics, and have information overload. We spend less and less time on self-care and the things that give us energy, like freshly prepared meals, moderate exercise, and uplifting company and conversation.

You’ve experienced those days where you feel foggy and the most basic questions are impossibly hard. Good news—your mental energy and focus can be improved by eating the right foods.

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.