July 2013 Check-in -- Come by and say hi!

returntorural

I've noticed we've gained some new members.
That's terrific!
Feel free to check-in, let us know where you are in your Ayurvedic journey, and how things are going.

What books are you reading?
What websites?
How has adding Ayurvedic principles improved your life so far?
What area of the Ayurvedic lifestyle are you looking to improve?

returntorural

I'll go first.

After a while of being off the kapha-balancing routine I've definitely noticed a decline in my health. There is so much to be said about eating appropriately for your dosha and following a sound daily routine. I can't stress what a positive difference it can make enough. Why I periodically "fall off the wagon" is beyond me. I just get up, dust myself off, and climb back on.

One of the hardest things for me to practice is getting up early. I KNOW that I feel better all day when I get up before the Kapha period starts around 5:30/6:00 a.m. yet I insist on hitting snooze until 7:45 a.m., not giving myself enough time to eat a good breakfast or even prepare tea before I have to head off to work. This is definitely something I need to work on because I know I'll feel better, the day will go better, plus I'll have time for morning prayers. Maybe I'll start an early-risers thread....