Episode 394: Ayurvedic Wisdom on Exercise and Recovery
In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program. She discusses moving with intention and emphasizing regeneration over depletion, especially in our fast-paced culture where over-exercising is common.
She covers the following:
Core Ayurvedic principles to consider when choosing an exercise program:
Strength and stamina (bala)
Digestive fire (agni)
Vitality (ojas)
Season (ritu)
Age (jara)
Constitution (prakriti)
Current state of health (vikriti)
Best exercises for vata, pitta and kapha.
Signs of imbalance in each dosha and how to modify exercise accordingly.
Recovery requirements for each dosha type.
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