Midday meal

 Midday is the ideal time to enjoy our main meal 🍽️, which is reflected in the Swedish word "middag," meaning midday. Traditionally, people would have their heaviest meal in the middle of the day. Modern science supports this idea, indicating that digestion is most efficient in the early afternoon 🌞. Therefore, having your main meal around noon is recommended. During this time, the pitta dosha is at its strongest, aiding in the complete digestion of food and preventing any impurities from obstructing our body's channels 💪. This is especially important if you plan to eat heavier or harder-to-digest foods. Enjoy your meal! 😊 

According to Ayurveda, the best time for physical exercise is late morning or before noon. 🌞 Regular exercise is particularly important as we age; if we don't exercise, our muscles and bones can start to deteriorate as early as age 35. However, with regular exercise, we can actually be healthier and stronger at 80 than we were at 25! 💪

Exercise is also highly effective at combating stress and preventing stress-related diseases. 😌 It's important to note, though, that we should not push ourselves too hard, as this can have the opposite effect. Ayurveda suggests exercising at around 50% of our capacity. 👍 While interpretations vary, I believe that exercise should always feel good both during and after the activity—it should be a source of joy, not a chore. 😊

To maintain strength, it is essential to incorporate a variety of exercise types: strength training to prevent loss of muscle and bone density, cardio workouts for heart, blood vessel, and lung health, and activities like dance or ball sports to enhance coordination between the mind and body. 🏋️‍♂️💓🕺

If you're interested, I offer Ayurvedic health consultations that include a personalised training program. 📅 This service can also be arranged online if you do not reside in Gothenburg. 🌍

Morning walk ☀️

 Taking a morning walk is beneficial for your health. 🚶‍♂️ When we expose ourselves to natural daylight in the morning ☀️, our internal clock can calibrate with the cosmos, helping us maintain a balanced circadian rhythm, which is essential for our well-being. According to Ayurveda, the first rays of the sun at sunrise are especially health-promoting. 🌅 And during this time of year, you don’t have to wake up too early to enjoy them. 😊

Ayurvedic New Year

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and strong New Year! 🎉 May 2026 be filled with health and joy. 🌟 I hope you all find ways to live healthily while enjoying life at the same time. 😌💚 Contrary to popular belief, health and pleasure are not contradictory; they can actually complement each other. What we find deeply enjoyable is often also beneficial for our well-being, and vice versa. 

The more we achieve balance in our lives, the more we seek out and appreciate what is good for us. ⚖️✨ It often comes down to being present and savouring the small joys that tend to pass us by too quickly. 🌼 Once again, Happy New Year! 🎊

Ayurveda and Christmas

It’s Christmas time again—a season filled with joy! 🎉 However, it can also bring some health challenges. To enjoy a healthy Christmas, consider the following tips:

- **Lower your expectations for material things.** Instead of focusing on having a perfectly decorated home, gourmet food, or extravagant gifts, concentrate on your well-being and on spreading love and joy. ❤️

- **Prioritise yoga and meditation.** 🧘‍♀️ These practices can help you maintain balance. Try to go to bed early to ensure you’re well-rested. 😴

- **Incorporate some exercise, but don’t stress about it.** 🏃‍♂️ Even a little movement can be beneficial.

- **Be mindful of Christmas food.** 🍽️ Instead of snacking throughout the day, aim to eat heartily at mealtimes. There are many healthy Christmas options, such as rice porridge, dates, almonds, nuts, and figs. 🌰 With a bit of creativity, you can make healthier variations of traditional dishes without putting too much pressure on yourself. 🎄

- **Remember the true message of Christmas.** ✨ It’s about spirituality, not materialism. Stressing during this time can disconnect you from your inner peace, which goes against the spirit of the season. Let your inner light shine brightly, spreading peace and joy to your loved ones. 💖

Wishing you a truly Merry Christmas! 🎄

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.