The first and most important thing to do to keep yourself in balance is to stop doing things that take you out of balance. The previous blog posts on strengthening immunity, how to keep agni(digestive fire) strong, and how to balance vata dosha include extensive information on the things we do that cause imbalance. Your body mind and spirit naturally want to return to a state of balance and harmony.
A few simple suggestions to support balance and inner connection are:
*cultivate internal stillness; meditate each day, start with five minutes of quiet sitting, disconnecting from everything on the outside. It will make a big difference.
*practice periods of silence, meaning take a few hours, half a day or even a whole day, without talking. Practice quieting your mind by focusing on the breath during this time of silence. You may also want to use a mantra, prayer, or significant passage on which to focus.
*live on a regular schedule of sleep, eating, work, and recreation. Lack of sleep causes imbalance in the body and mind.
*eat only foods that support your well being; check in with how you are feeling throughout each day; use a wellness journal such as that in my book, Freedom in Your Relationship with Food: An Everyday Guide, to assist you in seeing the true patterns of your living and how to adjust them to your well being.
*do less and be more.
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