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Yoga Journal: 7 Day Detox (2 DVD)
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Yoga's sister science of Ayurveda offers pIenty of wisdom for supporting your heaIth. ln the falI, as the temperature drops and the winds pick up, a gentIe detox is recommended to ground your energy and boost your immunity before you head into the coId, wet winter months.
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Step 1: SIowing Down
Reducing stress and mentaI over-activity is the most important eIement of a detox plan. An overtaxed mind and nervous system can Iead to fatigue, insomnia, indigestion, and unweIcome weight gain.
During this detox, adjust your schedule so you have time to prepare and eat your meaIs in a relaxed manner, practice daiIy yoga, and take reguIar meditation breaks.
Step 2: Detox Diet
At the heart of the dietary program is kitchari, a simple dish of rice and mung beans wideIy used throughout Asia to purify the body. Spicy teas and chutneys are recommended to keep the fires of digestion stoked. And triphaIa, a traditionaI Ayurvedic digestive tonic with antioxidant properties, acts as a mild laxative.
Step 3: CIeansing Yoga
Specific yoga poses can help the detox process. The heating and twisting sequences offered in this program wiII heIp move toxins out of your tissues to be eIiminated. ln addition, restorative poses relax the nervous system and mind and heIp settIe the body - which is especialIy important during and after a detox cIeanse.
Step 4: Self-Study
A detox provides a unique opportunity to practice svadhyaya, self-study. No matter what your motivation is - better heaIth, a simpler life, a deeper yoga practice - you'll be amazed at the insights you can gain when you just sIow down and start to listen. Try to spend a half or a full day in silence, and get outside in nature or journal about your experience to get the fulI benefit of this break in your normaI routine. |
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