Cooling down your pitta in 60 seconds
Do you face issues when your vata and pitta doshas are high? With the fast paced life, stress and rush, you feel that your nervous system is getting shattered and agni or the digestive fire is beginning to combust. That is when you are completely out of balance and need some care and attention to regain stability.
Can placing cucumber slices on specific marma or energy points on the body prove to be beneficial? Put sliced cucumber on ankles, eyes and wrists notice a drop in the body temperature – you will experience an instant cooling effect. Your mind and emotional body goes back to normal and as a result you would feel soothed and calm.
This is a great technique that is simple yet effective to relax and cool down in a pinch. The next time you feel lashing out or if the inner fire is rising within you building frustration or anger, follow this easy tip:
- Cut 6 slices of a chilled cucumber.
- Relax and lie down comfortably. Place two slice of cucumber on your gulpha marma which is the inner ankle points; medial malleolus or the small indented area between the heel and main ankle bone. Place your palm facing up and keep two slices of cucumber on the centre of the wrists and two slices on your eyelids.
- Lie down relaxing and focus on steady, calming and slow breaths. Within 60 seconds you will notice your body cooling down.
- Stay in this position for 3 to 15 minutes.
- To spritz up this process, spray some rosewater on your chest, belly and face.
More Info: Ayurvedic Treatment Center Kerala
Comments
Post a Comment