How to Feel More Energised

A big holiday season, over indulging or a change of season can be a time of feeling sluggish, drowsy or slightly depressed. 

According to Ayurveda, when we experience these symptoms (drowsy, depressed) we are low in Agni (your digestive fire). Agni helps us digest & absorb the nutrients in our food and to support the cleansing organs, including the skin, liver and kidneys to move to waste out of our body. However, Agni does more than just this. Our digestion, as well as our immunity, vitality and clarity of mind depend on it.

When you have a healthy appetitie, loads of energy, a high tolerance for the cold weather and a strong defence against colds and flu, your Agni is strong. When you experince bloating and indigestion, constipation and diarrhea, internal coldness, fatigue and low immunity, or a generalised lack of vitality, your Agni is weak.

When Agni is at a low, you cannot metabolise your food efficiently, leading to a build up of Ama (toxins).

By cleansing your system of Ama and boosting your metabolism through exercise, Hatha Yoga, Diet and Herbs, you can stregthen your Agni (fire) and be more alert, energised and full of life!

• Choose an aerobic exersise that you enjoy and that gets the heart pumping
• Include a Hatha Yoga practice to your day. Incorporate the following poses into your routine: twisting poses, forward and backward bends, leg lifts and crunches. Be sure to move with the breath, being present and surrender to the moment.
• Focus on an alkaline nourishing diet. Eat fresh where you can.