Yoga, Ayurveda, and Well-Being

If you are having an overproduction of Bile, consider how you are navigating your life. Are you taking care of your blood, and liver? This will support your longevity. Scroll through and use the recipe that works best for you! Not a scroller, I have them in the newsletter, membership, and 200 hour Ayurveda Teacher Training as well. For Pitta - Cool down with a sweet digestive lassi Kapha needs something more penetrating? Take a digestive Lassi. Vata may need some heart chakra healing… have a detox tea The above recipies will support you wherever you are in your balance or imbalance and re-establish what you need. Most importantly, protect your heart health, by protecting your mental health. As hard as it may be to say good-bye to toxic people, places, and environments, resist the urge to allow Pragya Aparadh to deteriorate your health. You are worth the healing. Use code: CHRISTINA15 when you shop at @banyanbotanicals to save 15% on your order! #ayurvedafood #foodismedicine🌱 #foodtime🍴 #ayurvedarecipes #vegetarianmeals #vegetarianrecipe #herbalmedicine #boostimmunity #fightcovid19together #doshas #doshasayurveda #sixtastes #foodismedicine❤️ #ayurvedamedicine  #livingbanyan #livingbanyancreator #jaibhaktiyoga https://www.instagram.com/p/CZyVU1zr2_D/?utm_medium=tumblr

If you are having an overproduction of Bile, consider how you are navigating your life. Are you taking care of your blood, and liver? This will support your longevity. Scroll through and use the recipe that works best for you! Not a scroller, I have them in the newsletter, membership, and 200 hour Ayurveda Teacher Training as well. For Pitta - Cool down with a sweet digestive lassi Kapha needs something more penetrating? Take a digestive Lassi. Vata may need some heart chakra healing… have a detox tea The above recipies will support you wherever you are in your balance or imbalance and re-establish what you need. Most importantly, protect your heart health, by protecting your mental health. As hard as it may be to say good-bye to toxic people, places, and environments, resist the urge to allow Pragya Aparadh to deteriorate your health. You are worth the healing. #ayurvedafood #foodismedicine🌱 #foodtime🍴 #ayurvedarecipes #vegetarianmeals #vegetarianrecipe #herbalmedicine #boostimmunity #fightcovid19together #doshas #doshasayurveda #sixtastes #foodismedicine❤️ #ayurvedamedicine  #livingbanyan #jaibhaktiyoga https://www.instagram.com/p/CZyU6AZrAbS/?utm_medium=tumblr

Yoga asses the internal value so that we can enliven the inner intelligence and illuminate the external values as we evolve into the eternal value. This is the reason I teach the yoga I teach. So I may be there to align with those that have gone through and are still going through the rebuilding process.  Depression is an understatement, for what I have been through, and I am certain, many of you feel or have felt the same.  Many times I found the burden too heavy to bear. That the company I kept around me were not ready for this energy, and some were and still are not. There are also those much stronger on their spiritual walk than I of whom, I didn’t want to burden with my problems so I remained silent. Illi, Lynell, and Maria Coleen are the only ones I could open up to and have their genuine unconditional loving support.  Maybe, you are addicted to self-sabotage, and manipulation, because it’s what you do to yourself the best. We make decisions based on loneliness instead of wholeness. Like Vaidya said in the beginning, one can not veil insecurities when self-aware. You either know the veil and choose to cover it with the ego or in turn, manipulating yourself into thinking it is self-awareness. Self-awareness, is consciousness that gives you the freedom to make a choice. To give yourSelf the room to grow. In the Jai Bhakti Blog that went out today, I get very personal about my mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual journey of how I began the path to the Art of Healing my Heart from grief, depression, loss/ fear, and the like. I hope it inspires you and next week, we will continue our Heart Healing Journey together, on Valentine’s Day. You all will be my valentine. Stay healthy my friends. (at Faroe Islands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZxSwfVld80/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mindset has the power to transform any obstacle into a mOMent of growth. @illistovall once said, “Pain is a by product of the external world.” Even though it may seem like a complete setback at that moment, it is an opportunity for divine growth. If you keep repeating the same cycles, you will not give yourself the space to grow into expansion and to see the big picture. Being focused on the minute will bear no fruit, but when one widens the lens, they see so much more. Grief, stress, suffering, heartbreak, are all emotions that are merely surface level to what are inevitabilities of the lives we live. No one said it was going to be easy, unless you choose to make it that way. One thought has the power to change your outlook, and to change your mental, emotional, and physical health. Otherwise, we get caught in the drama of what is known in Ayurveda as Pragya Aparad. (self-doubt and limiting beliefs that deplete the tissues of the body and lead to disease). Sit with yourself and for a moment, appreciate the pauses between the breaths. The pauses between the heart beat. What is the one thought you are having now, that is holding you back from your greatness? What is holding you back from your wholeness? A season of darkness needs only for you to allow the light to enter. It may be as simple as lighting the match, or flipping the switch to on. Stay healthy my friends. #ayurvedawellness #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedaeveryday #ayurvedaeducation #wellnesslife #ayurvedamedicine #relationshipcoach #relationshipadvice #relationshiptips #relationshipmatters #lifestylechangesforthebetter #jaibhaktiyoga #depressionsupport #mentalhealthwarrior #selfworthmovement #selflovefirst https://www.instagram.com/p/CZutswHF5kt/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mark your calendars loves. We are jumping in this month into The Alchemy of Creating Healthy Relationships by overcoming: Attachments Grief / Loss Depression Heartbreak Loneliness and discover what it means to understand the true nature of Self Love. I get real personal and vulnerable as I share a lot of my journey with you all. It has been an incredibly painful journey over the last few years, like most of us have experienced and expressed, but most recently over the last 3yrs that has been the hardest time. From the parting of my 10yr marriage, broken family, being homeless for a few months, the impact of COVID and having COVID, the financial loss of my business, the grief of losing my MOM, the separation of my “best friend,” etc… illuminating for me, what surrender means and embrace the high road. A road I had to travel on my own which led me on a profound awakening and a path very few are able to handle or even take. The path that you need to bring the machette and cut through the thick jungle branches in order to get to the incredible waterfall that few have yet to discover. Through the 4 pillars I often speak about, Reverence, Satya, Compassion, and Support, I attained the clarity to discover my true dharma (purpose) and also guide myself and others on this journey to creating healthy routines and practices to value your and my self worth. In turn, purifying the body, and making conscious choices to enliven the inner intelligence and to live in self-fullfilment through Ayurveda and Yoga. Pour into what you already have and create more of that through conscious intention and eliminating the cycle of self-defeat. “One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.” - Chinese Proverb https://www.instagram.com/p/CZm6pFDleTr/?utm_medium=tumblr

Earlier this week on the IG TV live Podcast, we spoke on the importance of daily routines. In Ayurveda, we call this Dinacharya and the evening routine is known as Ritucharya. Over in the Jai Bhakti Blog, I shared a FREE worksheet that I use in my 200 hour Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training that explains circadian rhythm and how to make the adjustments within one’s life to live in harminy with the natural rhythm of nature. Which in turn is your way of discovering balance and restoring optimal health. What is important to know, is that Dinacharya and Ritucharya are practiced based on the seasons and your dosha constitution. (Just like the seasons many of us are experieincing now. Figuratively and literally). Utilizing Ayurveda gives you the proper clarity to discover your dharma (purpose) and guide yourself on the journey to create healthy habits, purify the body, and make conscious choices to enliven the inner intelligence. Sometimes we get so caught up in daily life that we are busy being busy and not productive. When we are so focused on being busy, we neglected ourselves and in turn, neglect taking the time to nurture and have reverence for our life.  
This is a snapshot of what the worksheet looks like and it is my gift to all of you. Your health is my top priority and I pray these posts are helping you as best as they can. I will be posting the detox tea recipies per each dosha as promised in the coming days along with a few yoga poses to alleviate lower back pain and sciatica. Stay healthy my friends so we can win the fight over COVID and Mental Health. 
 #immunityhealth #boostimmunity #fightCOVID #dinacharya #naturalhealing #ayurveda #checkyourdoshas #healyourself #podcast #blogger #consciousliving #yogaayurveda #yogateacher #healthylife #livingbanyancreator #ayurvedawellness #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedaeveryday #ayurvedaeducation #ayurvedamedicine #selfcareroutine #ayurvedayogateachertraining #livingbanyan #lifestylechanges #prevention #doshabalancing #NAMA #partnership #liveworkshops #Ayurvedaworkbook Sources: @houseofmoksha @meditationbob @tm.together @thismamameditates @ryantaylor236 @illistovall @banyanbotanicals @ayurveda_nama https://www.instagram.com/p/CZk2HrGlZgH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Just 10 mins of yin yoga or any slow moving yoga practice can make a huge difference in one’s life. In the Jai Bhakti blog I share a lot of information about this along with lots of resources and tools to support your evolution into wellness and well-being. However, I wasn’t expecting to hear this incredible fun fact by Dr. Robert Schleip (@robert.schleip )of the importance of maintaining such a routine that it is now being recognized in the medical industry. In my journey to continually advocate for yoga and Ayurveda to be recognized by insurance companies so instructors, practitioners, and studios can accept insurance and make it accessible to all, moments like these give me great relief to know that the wellness and holistic healing practices are on the right track. Happy Motivational Monday my friends! Stay healthy and I’ll see you at 9:30am for our talk today on Creating Healthy Routines per Dosha and Season. 10:45am for our Gentle Vinyasa slow flow on @vivayalive Daily free yoga classes posted at 8am on the Jai Bhakti Yoga Foundation YouTube. I would be honored if you take the time to subscribe and support us with your follow. #immunityhealth #boostimmunity #fightCOVID #mindsetshift #naturalhealing #ayurveda #yoga #pranayama #healyourself #meditation #liveyourbestlife #consciousliving #reiki #positivelife #TM #yogateacher #transcend #myofascial #rolfing #communityyoga #medicalindustry #wisdomquotes #doshabalancing #circadianrhythm #soulwork #changeyourmindchangeyourlife Thank you for interviewing him @yogauonline https://www.instagram.com/p/CZZW5K1LH8K/?utm_medium=tumblr

As promised in the Jai Bhakti Blog (link in Bio on IG), I have shared a sweet 18page Ayurveda Diet Workbook to help you along your well-being journey to promote a healthy lifestyle, especially if you are fighting COVID-19, it’s variations, the Flu, or anything else for that matter. We know that not only does our mindset play a significant role in our well-being and health, but so does the food we eat. Understanding what our dosha constitution is, keeping up with a daily movement practice, be it dance, yoga, or any fitness, and eating healthy organic and wholesome foods in a pleasant environment, all contribute to our optimal health. I have put this gift together for all of you because I value your lives and know that the food we eat, both from the cooking perpective as much as visual intake, and how we digest everything around us, plays a role in how our digestive fire is able to metabolize and prevent disease and dis-ease. Above are just a few snippets of the pages that go over: * 6 tastes * 6 qualities of food * 6 functions of food Along with a cover shot for you to know which one to download. If you want to know what your dosha constitution is, as well as receive a series of quick videos that address each Dosha, then I invite you to head over to my website and take the dosha quiz. On Monday’s live, I will be sharing about Creating Healthy Daily Routines, circadian rhythms, and a few more references to support your journey. Stay healthy my friends. #immunityhealth #boostimmunity #fightCOVID #dinacharya #naturalhealing #ayurveda #yoga #checkyourdoshas #healyourself #podcast #blogger #consciousliving #yogaayurveda #6tastes #foodismedicine #yogateacher #healthybody #healthylife #consciousliving #consciouseating #lifestylechanges #prevention #doshabalancing #NAMA #livebetter #liveworkshops #Ayurvedaworkbook #movement #education #communitywellbeing (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZYUXQssX1R/?utm_medium=tumblr

“When the combination of the practice location and the instructor have a good vibe that helps students be in the moment,” as one student has said. A community yoga class has always given me the connectedness I search for…….. Let us come together over the course of the coming weekend Feb 5-6th, 2022, for this very special Donation-Based retreat in Plano, TX. @Ryantaylor236 and @jaibhaktiyoga come together to share the sacred combinations of Ayurveda, Yoga, Reiki, Meditation, and Drum have been a practice for thousands of years, from the ancient Mediterranean lands, stretching down into North Africa and beyond. We aim to carry on that tradition and add a little magic from the indigenous knowledge (Veda) we've studied over many years.  https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUgvZolXWz/?utm_medium=tumblr

“I quit practicing yoga almost completely. yoga seems like something that I can go without but I know that it isn't true. I come to class as a student and I learn alot about myself…” Said one incredibly divine student and these words were so powerful that I was deeply moved. Face so many challenges, Iowa and downs, and most of the time, we face this on our own. You can not let them self talk bring you down. You are stronger than you realize and more powerful than you think. Let your light shine in the midst of darkness when you are caught up in the rabbit hole of illusion. There is much to discover about yourself when you give yourself a chance to sit with all the emotions and enter into your wholeness. I created a shirt 6 pose sequence for you all that I have on my blog for you to pop open, slap your Mat down on the ground and take your power back so you can be the best version of yourSelf. These can be done in a chair, with the wall or simply on your mat on the ground. Adapt as needed and let me know how I can be of support to you. With all my love- Christina #6 #yogaasana #accessibleyoga #yogasequence #yogainspiration #yogaayurveda #yogaforstress #yogaforanxiety #yogapractice #modifiedyoga #chairyoga #onlineyoga #virtualyogaclass #homepracticeyoga #innerwork #selfchallenge #riseabove #blogger #yogalifestyle #liveyourbestlife #youbeyou #authenticself #getonthemat #selfrespect #rebalance #rebuild #innerstrength #faceyourartchallenge #youarenough #youarenotalone (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZQxo1msKot/?utm_medium=tumblr

There comes a time when one needs to make adjustments in their lives to live in balance and harmony with the natural rhythms of nature. Letting go gives us freedom. As one the most beautiful beings I have known posted one day on social media… “Do you ever struggle with thoughts on “when will the next devastating happen to me?” Even after a phone call with great news….I’m stuck thinking the next terrible thing is just around the corner?” As Tich Naht Hahn expressed in his quote, “freedom is the only condition for happiness. If in our heart, we still cling to anything, anger, anxiety, or possessions- we cannot be free.” Mindset and emotional turmoil can disrupt the natural flow and cycle of the gift of life and abundance. It can aggrevate the Agni (digestive fire) of our lives as I mention in my blog this week. Food is anything we take in from our environment, as well as what we eat physically in our mouths. We “digest” everything and we become what we eat. If you are struggling with thoughts on what the next devestating thing is, or, “how bad does it need to get?” then chances are, it may be time to shift your mindset, your environment, and create healthier boundaries of what you will allow into your life. To be free from these thoughts, is to free yourself from entering and falling into that rabbit hole. You DO have the power to overcome this. You HAVE it within you. A great place to start, is to sit with yourself and dive into that ocean of consciousness known as meditation, yoga and pranayama. There are many ways to meditate, but I prefer these 3. TM Yoga Pranayama They also are part of the 8 limbs of yoga that we live on a daily. @thismamameditates offers a daily meditation live on her IG and @meditationbob teaches the art of Transcendental Meditation aka TM This is a good place to start. I have Free daily yoga classes on my YouTube channel Jai Bhakti Yoga Foundation as well as pranayama videos to help you get started straight away. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZJ_7jLLEpf/?utm_medium=tumblr

JBYF is SUPER excited to announce our newest collaboration with Dr.Rueben Carter, D.C.Chiropractor of New Orleans, LA who is leading our Anatomy Intensive in our 200 hour Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training this year!!! He will be a part of our live intensive Anatomy weekends at @ivy_tha_yogi @creeya.yoga Studio!! Pre-registration will open 1/29/2022 for our Spring Session beginning in March. 🔔Early access to the course material releases 3/4/2022 🔔In-studio sessions begin 3/18/2022 Join the @jaibhaktiyoga @creeya.yoga, and Dr.Ruben Carter’s mailing lists to get early access and a bonus discount for the registration. It is NOT to be missed!!! Ayurveda. Anatomy. Accessible Yoga. Yoga Philosophy. Business of Yoga. Adaptive Modalities, Diet/Nutrition and so much more! Oh MY!!! Stay healthy my friends and we will be learning together live and asynchronously soon! Bonus: 3week Immersion Intensives for Costa Rica begin in the Fall of 2022. Dm for details To connect with Dr. Ruben Carter, D.C.Chiropractor NOLA Spine Care P: 504.233.2083 F: 504.605.2217 E: [email protected] A: 1111 Saint Mary St. New Orleans, LA 70130 www.nolaspinecare.com #immunityhealth #boostimmunity #fightCOVID #yogateachertraining #naturalhealing #ayurveda #ayurvedatraining #collaboration #healyourself #easternmedicine #natureismedicine #consciousliving #conscioushealing #chiropractor #anatomy #yogalifestyle #instudiotraining #200houryogateachertraining #onlinetraining #selfpaced #groupclass #neworleans #neworleansyoga #anatomy #anatomytraining (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZBKOSvtOfx/?utm_medium=tumblr

IT’S DINNER TIME!!!!! Easy prep and ready to make your tummy happy 😊 all while keeping you healthy and booting your immunity. Sometimes we get so caught up in daily life that we are busy being, well, busy and not productive. When we are so focused on being busy, we can work ourselves sick. You can become irritable, sharp, cold, coarse, lethargic, fatigued, and if you haven’t noticed, these are qualities of the different gunas meshing into one another. Or, simply put, “hangry.” Eating balanced, nutritious, and wholesome meals is the secret to creating longevity and boosting the body’s immunity to fight disease. It creates OJAS which is the end product of healthy digestion that glows through the dhatus (aka, tissues of the body) that flows through the entire body. This is the “Nectar of Life,” as Vaidya Dinesh Gyawali states. Ojas is like the aura or glow and it radites through the entire being. When we maintain a proper diet and daily routine, we begin to enliven that inner intelligence and in turn, ward off diseases. “Agni is the medicine of the soul” according to the Rg.Veda that professor Roxanna Medieros shares with us (@houseofmoksha) It plays a pivotal role in purification, which we all need right now. We will chat about this in an upcoming IGTV LIVE Podcast Broadcast, but for now, enjoy this yummy Ayurvedic Kitchari. The first slide are the ingredients. The second is the cooking instructions. The Third has some variations to include some spicy to enhance Kapha Dosha digestion. I have provided a laudry list of Ayurvedic Texts, references, and medical research via my website jbyfnola.org to help you along the path to consciousness-based Ayurveda Yoga and the advancements and evolution for your well being journey. I will posted a sweet yoga class on IG @jaibhaktiyoga to support you in balancing out any body aches. See the full class @vivyalive or go to viviayalive.com and become a member to get 2weeks free and partake in a ton of classes just a click away. Stay healthy my friends. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAG2NLFHs9/?utm_medium=tumblr

As we have learned, there are three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. At times, these three little doshas tend to visit one another in the pulse creating a bit of havoc while intending to balance themselves out. Sometimes, they overstay their welcome and we simply need to do a little introspective work to get them back into their proper place. This may take a few nights or a few years, depending on how long they have overstayed their welcome in their buddy dosha’s house. As Dr.Kshirsagar and Dr.Magno mention, “finding the adequate Prakriti is critical in order to determine the course of treatment for the individual.” The dietary suggestions in the Jai Bhakti Yoga Blog posted on 1/17/2022 are designed for ALL diets, be it meat-eaters to vegans, there is something that will work for all of you. Most of these were taken from Ayurveda, A Quick Reference Guide by Kshirsagar, Manisha, Ph.D.; BAMS, DY&A; Magno, R.Ana Cristina BA, MS, AWC, CM, p. 30-33. You can use the Charaka Samhita, which I provide the link to the online version in the blog, to help you with understanding proper diet, throug the 6 Basic Principles of Ayurveda known as Shad Padarth. These are: Sāmānya - similarity, Vishesha - dissimilarity, Guna- Properties, Dravya- Substance, Karma - Action, and Samavāya -Inherence. - Charaka Samhitā, Sūtrasthāna 1.28, 29 I have provided a laudry list of Ayurvedic Texts, references, and medical research via my website jbyfnola.org to help you along the path to consciousness-based Ayurveda Yoga advancements and evolution for your well being journey. I will be posting a sweet yoga class to support you later today in balancing out the Tri-Doshas. #immunityhealth #boostimmunity #fightCOVID #getwellsoon #naturalhealing #ayurveda #ayurvedicrememdies #checkyourdoshas #healyourself #easternmedicine #natureismedicine #consciousliving #conscioushealing #consciouseating #foodismedicine #yogalifestyle #eatbetter #healthylife #naturalbooster #potions #hearthealthy #breatheeasy #doshabalancing #covid19 #thrive #organicfoods #organiclifestyle #organic #herbs #livebetter (at Varanasi, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6q9I5rC9r/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ooooooo lunchy time!!!! As promised, here is the much recipe for you to devour midday to keep you healthy and keep your digestive fire burning bright! Scroll over to see the cooking instructions and some quick tips to help you get the most out this delicious vegetarians/ can be vegan 🌱 treat! Tomorrow I’ll be posting dinner and a sweet yoga class to support digestion and boost energy. Remember that classes are posted daily on my YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe, hit the bell 🔔 for your 8Am daily flow. Love and peace! Stay healthy my friends. #immunityhealth #boostimmunity #fightCOVID #getwellsoon #naturalhealing #ayurveda #ayurvedicrememdies #checkyourdoshas #healyourself #easternmedicine #natureismedicine #consciousliving #conscioushealing #consciouseating #foodismedicine #yogalifestyle #eatbetter #healthylife #naturalbooster #potions #hearthealthy #breatheeasy #doshabalancing #covid19 #thrive #organicfoods #organiclifestyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CY5Q6UKN4j8/?utm_medium=tumblr

As promised, here is the recipe for the Vata Breakfast to try this week! Have lots of fun with it and adjust to your taste.(Rasa) I have also included a quick fix for those that do not have time in the morning to use the stove. It’s easy to prep the night before and then pop it all together in a wrap and goodbye! Apricots were added for the quickie version, but feel free to add them to the cooked version as well. Super ymmy. It’s always important to keep a healthy diet to boost immunity. Bonus, if you want to add some oatmeal to this, you are in for a super healthy and delicious treat that will have you satisied all the way to lunch without the mid-morning munchies. Stay healthy my friends and tomorrow, be on the look out for the lunch recipe and dinner the following day! Those on the mailing list and membership, be sure to check your email this evening as you should be receiving all recipies tonight. For a sneak peak of lunch and dinner, head over to the Jai Bhakti Blog on the jbyfnola.org website as you will see all 3 there and some more info on the 7 spices to have in your kitchen. #immunityhealth #boostimmunity #fightCOVID #getwellsoon #naturalhealing #ayurveda #ayurvedicrememdies #checkyourdoshas #healyourself #easternmedicine #natureismedicine #consciousliving #conscioushealing #consciouseating #foodismedicine #yogalifestyle #eatbetter #healthylife #naturalbooster #potions #hearthealthy #doshabalancing #covid19 #organicfoods #organiclifestyle #organic #herbs #livebetter #spices #indianspices https://www.instagram.com/p/CY2rZ3rtA9j/?utm_medium=tumblr