Return to the Basics

Taking care of the bodymind as an older woman is a privilege I don't take for granted. Still, when I'm facing a bunch of "little things" that feel off, I often feel overwhelmed and afraid. When these kinds of feelings come up, and I'm worried about all the things "going wrong" in my bodymind, I remind myself to take inventory of  the basics:

>waking with the sun

>morning light

>conscious breathing and movement

>whole meals at regular times

>reducing or eliminating sugar and fast foods

>connection with my people

>connection with Nature

>early dinner followed by overnight fast

>wind down routine at night

>bed by 10 pm (in bed by 9:30)

If due to work or travel I'm not hitting these, before I add in something more, I focus on dialing them in (as I breathe deeply into my organism: everything's going to be OK. I got you!)

What I know is that unless the foundational practices are in place, additional interventions won't resolve the problem. When they are in place, additional interventions, if needed, become obvious; and when added, they will work better.

When I'm neglecting myself, or losing relationship with Self, my habits suffer. This is the bigger problem that needs adjustment when body symptoms are increasing.

When we look for root cause in Āyurveda, we're not just looking at where diet and lifestyle are off, but also at where the mind/emotions are disturbed.  So much of what drives our poor choices in the first place, and disturbs our peace of mind  are psycho-emotional  in origin: feeling bad about ourselves, pushing too hard, unacknowledged grief and sadness, diminishing our value.

The seasonal digestive reset I offer in the fall and spring is a check point for all of this. It's an opportunity to get back to the basics (preparation week); rekindle digestive strength while digesting some of the excess in our system (cleanse days); and reaffirming our commitment to wise living going forward (ease back week). We do this together because we need each other. The support and comaraderie of a group is so helpful AND we all have blind spots that the teachings and guidance of a practitioner help us see.

The Fall Digestive Reset is open for registration. We start next month. Committing now is a clear signal to your organism that you're listening, and ready to engage in some seasonal self-healing of body, mind and spirit. This season choose from a calming track and a cleansing track--meet yourself just where you are with the support of a loving community and wise teachings.

I'd love to share this with you, and support you in reclaiming and reigniting your good health while calming your mind and spirit in Self remembrance.

Find more details and Register for The Fall Digestive Reset here.

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