How to Slow Down & Appreciate Summer

Itโ€™s important to know how to down slow, especially during the hot summer months.

Slowing down in the midst of summer is a classic Ayurvedic guideline. Much of this stems from living in sync with your constitute, also known as, your Dosha. Dosha is a central term in Ayurvedic medicine originating from Sanskrit. Dosha(s) are your health types used to specify how one should eat, sleep and exercise for a balanced mind, heart and lifestyle.

Balance

Want to discover YOUR dosha? Click below to take the quiz!

Ayurvedic Medicine, a holistic approach to wellness, is an ancient health science built around the five elements:

Air

Fire

Water

Earth

Space

The unique combination of these elements come together to make up the doshas:

Vata

Pitta

Kapha

Each dosha has a number of corresponding qualities that are expressed in the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of oneโ€™s being. All of us have some aspects of each dosha, but one or two doshas tend to dominate, informing everything from our digestion, mental health, to emotions.

Whatโ€™s your dominant dosha? Share below in the comments and connect with others!

Ayurvedic and Holistic Medicine | Jessica Pavelka Counseling in NJ and PA

Need help slowing down?

Watermelon Salad - Summer Food for Slowing Down | Jessica Pavelka Counseling, LLC Holistic Lifestyle

Another great way to harness a more mindful, slower paced lifestyle is to eat in alignment with the summer.

Enjoy this video clip and make a refreshing summer salad with me!

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