

OJAS
immunity, strength & happiness
leads to – radiance and vigour
out of balance – degeneration
ON MAT
word – NOURISH
medicine – for pain, degeneration and fatigue
qualities - sweet, cool, liquid, honey-like, soft, heavy, lubricating
elements – earth and water
dosha – kapha meaning ‘to hug’
direction – outwardly circulating and down and out
location – heart and chest (but effect circulating) – 8 drops in heart and the rest circulates (para and apara Ojas)
movement - actively moving energy through lower limbs and down into the ground (rooting) and long, langourous 'yin style' stretches that receptively nourish the deep fascia structures of the body and dhatu (7 body tissues of ayurvedic anatomy) - 'irrigating' the matrix of the body with Prana and rasa (life giving fluids filled with nourishment)
breath – filling the back, front and sides of the breath with length given to the exhale to create calm
sankalpa – I am strong
OFF MAT
tastes – grapes, boiled cow’s milk, almonds, pancha armrta, ghee, whole grains, fresh organic vegetables, sweet ripe fruits
no leftovers, no junk foods, no processed/packaged foods
remedies - tonics
massage – low belly, lower back, buttocks and lower limbs
marma -
lifestyle – promote nourishment through daily health routines including scheduling regular sleeping and eating times