Healing, Yoga and Qigong

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian, holistic medical practice . Ayurveda is all about creating a balance through the use of natural herbs, food and exercise .  Lifestyle changes and herbal treatments consisting of one or several herbs in combination are the hallmark of Ayurvedic treatment for acid reflux. Try to avoid high-stress situations and practice stress management techniques. Enjoy natural beauty. The appreciation of natural beauty helps to balance sadhaka pitta and reduces stress. Favor cooling foods and drinks such as fresh  coconut juice Use an electric drill to make a hole in the coconut and use a straw to sip on the coconut juice. Use the fresh coconut meat in your vegetables, rice dishes, or chutneys. If you feel discomfort during the day, take a few sips of cool milk on an empty stomach. Fresh aloe vera gel straight from the leaf is balancing. Avoid the store bought juice as citric acid is used as a preservative and it ...

While the act of  meditation  is fairly simple  — close eyes and focus on your breath — it can be helpful to use  guided imagery. Try the following 5-Minute Quick Forces of Nature Meditation to quiet your mind so that you can begin to see more clearly the best direction forward for your life. You can do this meditation anywhere , so long as you’re able to put the “back in five minutes” sign on your head. I often meditate in bed at the start of the day, while sitting in my parked car before heading into the office, or in the evening as I relax on the couch or enjoy a hot bath. The only consideration is to choose a location and a point during the day where you can sit still and undisturbed for five minutes … and then begin. Close eyes and focus on your breath. Take a few slow, deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth . Mentally set the intention to release all negative noise and mind-inspired banter with each exhalati...

Balancing Fire and Water – a Qi Gong Exercise Posted on   June 2, 2011   by   Laura Metzdorff It is important, especially during the summer, to maintain an healthy balance between Fire (the Heart) and Water (the Kidneys).  When Heart and Kidneys are not balanced we may experience difficulty sleeping, emotional stress, and heart issues. Taking the time each day to focus on your body’s energetic balance can help you relieve symptoms and strengthen your overall health. The exercise below works specifically to balance the energy of Fire and Water and to regulate and deepen the heartbeat. Stand with feet shoulder distance apart.   Exhale completely and bring your hands together just below your navel, with the palms facing up and fingertips about an inch apart.  Inhale slowly through the nose and raise your upturned hands up the torso until they reach the heart.  Time it so that your inhalation is complete at the same time that ...

Stress is the result of how the body interprets messages. Even a simple argument can cause our hearts to beat faster, and our blood pressure to rise. Stress can also lead to depression and disturbed sleep, which can create other health issues. We can’t control the stock market or what other people say, feel or do, but we can help ourselves deal with the multiple stresses that we face every day. One very safe and extremely effective method of calming these disruptive energetic vibrations coming from stress is the practice of  Qi Gong. To practice Qi Gong is to let our energy flow freely, allowing us to feel more balanced, both physically and emotionally. Stress interferes with our body’s ability to circulate blood and Qi efficiently.When our bodies are not circulating blood and Qi efficiently, our internal organ are dysfunctional. The liver is the organ most affected by stress. The liver’s Qi goes straight to the brain and doesn't move . The energy becomes ...