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Ayurvedic Psychology

 


    The holiday season was a tough one with schooling. Extra work, busy schedules and the feeling of time slipping away but we made it through! I hope 2024 brings you good health, wellness and balance! I love choosing a word of the year and mine is BALANCE. It seems most fitting after an overloaded end to 2023. So let's get into learning a little more about the mind.

    We are composed of Sarira (physical body), Manas (mind), and Atma (soul). When these three things are in balance or harmony there is health. The function of body & soul depends on the mind. Mind care is life care. There is no separation of mind and body. It's a cycle that affects each other. The mind could have anxiety or depression which can alter the immunity, create metabolic disorders, and the inflammatory response. The opposite is the same. Altered immunity, metabolic disorders and inflammatory responses can create more problems in the mind like anxiety and depression.

    Frame of mind brings happiness. The mind has a natural tendency to focus on what you don't have and the things you do have but don't want - such a pesky guy. This is the reason we should internalize everything and remind ourselves how blessed we are. It's effortless to be negative. To be in a positive frame, effort is required.

    Health and happiness isn't as easy as getting an oil change and being good for the next 5,000 miles. There is no fixed state. It's a constant active flow where every cycle is influencing us. 

    Mindfulness is the minds ability to perceive things as is, wholeheartedly, without preconceived notions. It's a practice, something we always have to work on, to help you internalize and is very useful in helping your frame of mind. 

    There is no one destination. The journey itself is the destination. How you make everyday meaningful.

    I really enjoyed these classes and have been reviewing them after the holidays. Some of the key tips that were talked about was being present. We are wherever our mind is. So let it be with you when you read, eat, and do activities, etc. Meditation, breathing techniques, spirituality, balanced eating, herbs, affirmations, good sleep, exercise, selfless actions - there are so many ways to help your be more present, and have a better frame of mind and in turn, better health! 

    We didn't come with anything and we won't take anything when we leave. We're only living for now. Make it wonderful. 


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