Inspiration and insight come at the oddest moments... Last fall I was attending a workshop on Ayurveda and Yoga. We were learning about balancing our doshas with the changing of the seasons. I was surprised to find my Pitta side was significantly on the high side. I usually like to say, “I’m Vata,” and flutter away. “It’s not like that,” the teacher directly said. She continued, “It’s not about identifying yourself as Vata, Kapha or Pitta. It’s about balance. Finding what is out of balance and bringing it into harmony. We also have natural tendencies to revert back into old familiar patterns and favor one or more of the doshas.” This made sense to me. It’s not right or wrong. It just is. After the first day of practice my lower abdomen was extended and painful. I looked rather pouffed . Needless to say this is hardly a flattering attribute at any age except perhaps a toddler. The next morning, I tried to exp...
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