Meditation

Meditating in the morning is beneficial. 🌅 I have been practising Transcendental Meditation (TM) for many years and have found it to be enjoyable. 🧘‍♀️ This form of meditation has proven to be the most effective in comparative studies. Since it does not rely on effort, it is easy and pleasant to practice. 😊 I consider it a fantastic privilege to connect with my inner self and recharge my energy for the day’s challenges. 💪 It makes everything easier and life much more enjoyable. 🌟 energy for the day's challenges. It makes everything so much easier and life so much more enjoyable.

Morning yoga

Practising yoga in the morning is a great way to stretch your muscles after a night's sleep. However, yoga is much more than just physical exercise; it represents the concept of union and fosters the full development of one’s potential and connection with a higher self. 

In the Western world, yoga is often viewed solely as a form of physical activity, but it encompasses much more, including meditation, breathing exercises, and a lifestyle that promotes well-being. The physical positions, known as yoga asanas, contribute significantly to both health and spiritual growth. 

The benefits of yoga extend beyond mere muscle stretching. Through the various twists and turns of these yoga exercises, our internal organs receive a massage and cleansing. This process helps to eliminate toxins while allowing fresh, oxygenated blood to flow into the body. As a result, yoga strengthens the entire body and revitalises our energy. Additionally, these exercises promote relaxation and help alleviate the stress that many of us experience regularly.

Morning water

 After scraping your tongue in the morning, it's beneficial to drink a cup of warm water. Warm water helps cleanse the body and dissolve impurities. Just think about how much easier it is to clean dishes with warm water compared to cold water. 

However, it's not advisable to drink hot water straight from the tap. Instead, use cold water and boil it, preferably for about 10 minutes. To have it ready immediately in the morning, you can boil the water the night before and pour it into a thermos. If the water is still too hot, you can mix it with a little cold water.

If you feel like you have a lot of waste products in your body and want an extra cleanse, consider adding a teaspoon of good-quality honey and the juice of half a lemon to the warm water. Just make sure the water is no hotter than 40 degrees Celsius, as honey should not be heated beyond this temperature. Good luck 😊

Tounge scraping

 According to Ayurveda, scraping your tongue first thing in the morning is highly beneficial. During the night, your body undergoes a cleansing process, excreting waste products, some of which are eliminated through the tongue. Using a tongue scraper helps remove these impurities, preventing them from re-entering the body. It is advisable to use a high-quality scraper, preferably made of copper or silver, rather than a plastic one. Scrape carefully to avoid damaging your tongue. Good luck!

Beauty

I read in the newspaper that the majority of people in Sweden, especially women, are dissatisfied with their appearance. How sad is that, considering we all possess a source of beautiful, heavenly light within us—that is who we truly are. ✨ This beauty goes beyond description, and it’s simply a matter of not preventing it from shining through. Sometimes, it may be hidden behind veils of stress, disappointment, negativity, anger, and suffering; however, deep down, it exists in everyone. 🌈 The light does not have to dim as we age. In fact, if we allow it to flow, it can become brighter as we grow older. 🌟

According to Ayurveda, living a life-enhancing, sattvic lifestyle is essential. We should be kind, friendly, understanding, and patient. 😊 Always try to see the good in others; everyone has something positive within them. When we focus on the goodness in others, that positivity grows within us as well. 🙌 Practices like yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments can be beneficial, along with a generally healthy lifestyle that includes fresh food, exercise, and sufficient sleep. 🍏🏋️‍♀️😴

Don't forget to be especially kind to yourself. 💖 Celebrate all the positive things you do, and don’t blame yourself if you occasionally fall short of your expectations. Instead, view these moments as lessons. 📚 Remember, it’s primarily stress and external factors that hold you back. As you work towards achieving balance and embracing your true self, your inner heavenly light will shine ever more brightly. 🌟

Happy Diwali

Today, as we celebrate the new moon in October, many observe the Vedic tradition through Deepavali, also known as Diwali, which is a festival of lights. People illuminate their homes with candles and honour Mahalakshmi, the goddess of light, love, beauty, and prosperity. This celebration is somewhat akin to the Swedish Lucia festival. 

Feel free to light a candle tonight, and most importantly, strengthen your inner light by meditating and practising yoga, allowing it to shine brightly and bring joy to those around you.

Vata season

 

As we enter October, autumn has arrived, marking a time of year dominated by the vata dosha. Vata is characterised by qualities such as coldness, lightness, changeability, and mobility. In today’s fast-paced society, where stress is common and we are constantly exposed to various sensory stimuli, maintaining a vata balance can be quite challenging. Most of my clients demonstrate some level of vata imbalance. With the arrival of autumn, characterised by cold temperatures and wind, this challenge becomes even greater. 

To maintain vata balance during winter, prioritise regularity, rest, and warmth. Also, consider the following tips for a healthy season:

• Consume warm, cooked, nourishing meals at regular intervals, seated peacefully and solely focused on the food without engaging in any other activities.

• Avoid cold and carbonated drinks. Instead, opt for warm beverages during and between meals.

• Make sure to exercise regularly, but avoid pushing yourself so hard that you become exhausted.

• Keep yourself warm from the cold, wind, and drafts. Ensure your home remains at a comfortable temperature, and dress appropriately for the outside temperature. Make sure to protect your ears, neck, lower abdomen, and feet in particular.

• Go to bed early, before 10 PM, and unwind without screens a few hours before bed.

• Vata is associated with hearing. Enjoy beautiful music and nature sounds, and try to minimise noise and disturbances.

• Loving body contact is ideal for balancing vata, as are massage and marma treatments.

• Take time to meditate and practice yoga to reconnect with yourself.

• Try to avoid stress and conflicts. Spend time with friendly people you like and give them your love and care.

• Live in a way that brings you joy; prioritise what is pleasant and fun. Ensure you feel cosy during the autumn darkness.

Wishing you a pleasant and restful autumn!