![]() ![]() ![]() Avoid meats, processed foods, leftovers, frozen food, onions, garlic and any foods that are excessively salty or spicy. A sattvic diet is highly recommended during this time. One of the best ways to stay balanced and clear during the full moon is to counter its heavy and cooling qualities by taking light, warm and nourishing foods. We forget that for every yang, you need a yin, for every “Ha” (sun in Sanskrit), you need a “tha” (moon in Sanskrit)-as in Hatha yoga! And since the next full moon is quickly approaching (it's coming up around Sept 8th), and there will be many more after that, here are a few powerful ways you can harness the power of the moon inside of you and out! 1. Our love affair with all things hot, stimulating, and energizing, has influenced in many ways our relationship to the moon and all that it has to offer in the way of healing and transformation. That's okay because it'a natural time for slowing down, cooling out, quietly observing our relationships (with ourselves and the world around us) and feeling and expressing gratitude. And these qualities often show up in our minds and bodies during this time. It is a time for creating and bringing new things into the world and for honoring the creative and nurturing forces within us. The qualities of full moon energy are similar to those of Kapha cool, heavy, slow and dense. It's associated with the energy of kapha making it a time of fullness, cooling, calming and nurturing. The Dark And Bright Sides of the MoonĪccording to Ayurveda, the full moon is a powerful healing force. Ayurveda recognizes the potential healing power of everything around us, including our beloved sun and moon. I often ask this question when talking to people about Ayurveda and our deep connection to the cycles of the natural world. Have you ever taken a walk under a full moon and felt… loved? ![]()
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