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Flashback: What the Vata?!

Kristen Timchak
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As we fully enter into "Vata Season" here in the Northeast, I thought we would revisit the basics this week for anyone new to Ayurveda or needing a refresher on vata dosha.  

In Ayurvedic philosophy, Vata refers to a constitution made up of the air and space elements.  In this episode we will go a bit deeper into vata.  We will talk about 

  • The qualities of vata
  • How vata shows up in our bodies, emotions, environment, season, times of day, and times of life.
  • How vata is connected to our nervous system.
  • Why it is so hard to keep vata balanced in our modern world.
  • Ways that you can begin to balance vata in your life.


Resources:

Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide

Abhyanga Self Massage Guide

Weekend Nervous System Reset

Nourished For Resilience Workbook


Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram


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