Keep calm & Put the kettle On
written by Jennifer Hewitt
IN AYURVEDA, SPRING IS A SEASON OF CLEANSING AND RENEWAL and Ayurvedic herbal teas are considered medicine for the mind, body and soul.
Ayurvedic herbal teas are widely used for their medicinal abilities and for cleansing and healing imbalances in the Doshas* Tea time is also just a great way to take an intentional pause anytime you need a moment of solitude, to reconnect with yourself. Even if you don’t have a regular meditation practice, this simple ritual for resetting and calming the mind has the same positive effect on the brain and body.
Balance is the key to health and longevity. Ayurveda teaches us how to live long and be well.
Isn’t that what we are truly here to do?
Ayurveda isn’t myth or magic. Ayurveda has been practiced for more than 5,000 years and that is why it is known as the original lifestyle medicine from India.
Long before modern medicine gave us the scientific discoveries we know today, Ayurvedic physicians were teaching patients how to create a lifestyle that promoted good health, happiness, harmony, prevention of disease and longevity.
The purpose of Ayurveda today is not to replace modern medicine but to help guide us closer towards our unique balance, intuition and wholeness - the foundation of natural well-being.
When the demands of modern life push us out of alignment we are more prone to sacrifice and skip out on movement, good sleep and nutrition, healthy relationships and quality downtime, which only opens the door to greater stress, more fatigue and burnout, accelerated aging, illness and chronic disease.
Ayurveda understands that when it comes to well-being one size doesn’t fit all.
Ayurvedic Daily and Seasonal Routines
Your body is unique and it works hard for you, so why not give it something it so badly needs?
Ayurveda uses daily and seasonal routines and rituals that help restore balance to the mind, body and spirit.
As the season shifts, Ayurveda tells us it is time to align our daily wellness routines with the changing seasons to prevent illness.
Cumin, Coriander and Fennel (CCF) tea:
As we shed our heavy winter layers, why not try this popular and delicious Ayurvedic tea which is associated with Spring cleansing. CCF tea is a mix of three aromatic herbs known to benefit digestion and promote gentle detoxification.
Dosha*: Suitable for all Doshas and works with the body’s natural cleansing processes to flush accumulated toxins, excess fluids and stagnant winter energy (Kapha) stored in the tissues.
Taste Profile: Astringent, Pungent and mildly Bitter
Season: Spring, Early Summer
Benefits: This refreshing caffeine-free tea can be sipped throughout the day or with meals. These herbs are known to help improve digestion, boost metabolism and help cleanse and detoxify liver and blood; aids in elimination of toxins and reduces inflammation; helps clear the channels to restore energy and vitality in mind and body.
Contraindications: This tea is diuretic; stop at least one hour before bedtime and avoid if taking pharmaceutical diuretics.
Preparation: To make this easy and inexpensive tea, blend one teaspoon of each: organic cumin seed, coriander seed and fennel seed (available in most natural food stores).
Add 4 cups of water to a large pot and heat to a gentle boil, add the CCF seed mix and reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes. Strain seeds and pour tea into your favourite teacup with a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
*What is my Dosha? (Vata, Pitta, Kapha…Join me at My Pilates Studio for a transformative 3-part Spring Renewal Workshop Series to learn how you can begin using Ayurveda for greater wellbeing, take the quiz to uncover your unique Dosha profile, learn to identify and treat seasonal and other imbalances, and create a personal and sustainable daily routine that complements and honours your unique Doshas and lifestyle. Save your spot TODAY and REGISTER HERE
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