Stay grounded and calm with this simple Ayurvedic routine to balance vata. Use this massage oil recipe featuring NOW® Essential Oil is specially formulated with warming, soothing essential oils to address imbalances in the Vata mind-body type, such as anxiety, insomnia, or dryness to prep you : http://bit.ly/vataroutine | Yoga Journal

"This schedule follows the Ayurvedic concept of the three doshas - Kapha, Pitta, and Vata - which correspond to different times of the day. During the Kapha phase (6am to 10am), one should engage in morning rituals including waking up before sunrise, drinking warm water with lemon juice, yoga, meditation, and a hearty breakfast to kickstart the day. The Pitta phase (10am to 2pm) is ideal for productive work hours, followed by a nourishing lunch and a post-lunch stroll for rejuvenation. The Vata

81 reactions · 26 shares | Enjoy this Ayurvedic recipe centered around the Vata Dosha. This dosha represents pacifying foods that create a balanced diet. Using NOW ingredients, we have been able to not only create a balanced dish, but also turn this dish into a healthy vegan recipe. | Yoga Journal | Facebook

In Ayurveda, Vata controls movement and plays a crucial role in circulation, digestion, nerve impulses, respiration, excretion, and even thought processes. To better understand Vata’s influence, Ayurveda classifies it into five subtypes, called Pancha Vata (five types of Vata), each with a distinct function. Prana Vata is the most important form of Vata as it controls vital energy (Prana) in the body. If it is disturbed, it affects all other Vata subtypes. Udana Vata is essential for self-expres