When the student is ready the teacher will come. When we are ready to let go of those blocks that prevent the healing energy of the divine to flow through us then the healing starts. Ayurved is an ancient system of healing that has been available to the human race for more than 5000 years. It is the manual that Nature provided for us humans to keep this machine finctioning at its optimum level while we walk this earth. Just as you got a manual when you bought your car that tells you when to change the oil Ayurved provides us with simple methods of maintaining our nervous system in its totality in optimum functioning order.
Ekadasha - gentle cleanse
There is an ayurvedic protocol that recommends a gentle cleanse 11 days after the new moon and full moon or 3-4 days before - however you see it. This is not a fast but a day of light eating and rest - a time for rest and rejuvenation - a day when you are not at work but can take time to be easy with yourself and "do nothing". What a great idea!!! Doing nothing as an art has been lost in our culture. Just Being. Spending time your your Self. Gentle walks with the spirits of the trees. Letting the mind be free of clutter. Inviting guidance from the higher rhealms. If you already have a spiritual practice you can double up on this day. Doing some gentle stretches like yoga is also very beneficial. Now as far as the diet: on the evening before have a light supper - steamed veggies on a light grain like quinoa would work. Then do a 20 minute oil massage and 20 minute soak in hot bathtub. Before bed it is recommended that we take Triphala tablets. You can soak them in water ...
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