Lucky, (trying) twisty me.
I’ve been practicing yoga off and on for twenty years – most of that
time being off.
The last seven years have been consistent and I’ve been blessed
to have fantastic teachers along the way.
One of the gifts of this journey, as been to watch some amazing
individuals grow as teachers, one of whom has flourished into one of the more
balanced and intuitive instructors; each class taught by Samantha Sidari
Tollinchi is offers a different flow, and taps into the energy of the season.
One such class left a particular impression on me – I wish that
I had a microphone or video recording device for that one hour. It was perfect class.
I’m not kidding.
Instead, Samantha sent me the below after I asked her for a
quick summary of the intentions and awareness she brought to everyone’s mat
that day:
“Ayurveda is considered a sister science to yoga, both coming
from the Vedic tradition in India and are approximately 5000 years old.
The word Ayurveda translates as 'the science of longevity' and includes
using herbs, food, asana poses and what is known as pancha karma (purification
practices) to heal and balance an individual. All people are unique and
not one prescription therapy would be used for another person.
Currently we are in the fall season, which is known as vata
season in Ayurveda. Each season has it unique characteristics that require
different changes to our diet, yoga practice, etc… in order to keep ourselves
in balance. Vata is comprised of space and air and characteristics
include light, dry and windy. To balance vata, grounding is required.
Moving slower and more deliberately in yoga, eating heavy, oily, denser
foods, all help to balance out the airy environment around us.
Vata season is a natural time to deepen your spiritual work.”
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