Holistic approach to wellbeing – during COVID times(and in general)
Health is a state of harmony within 5 koshas (physical, mental, vital, wisdom, blissful parts) of our selves.
These are some natural ways to being in harmony, and healthy.
Food is the best medicine
· Replace sugar with jaggery
· Cook with love & joy
· Avoid animal products, caffeine, packaged food, cold stuff, tobacco, alcohol
· Have natural herbal tea, natural vitamin C
Rest and Relaxation for Internal and External Organs
· Oil or oil free massage
· Sleep/power naps-as per rhythm of the Sun
· Guided meditations
· Do not sleep excessively
Exercise your Internal and External Organs
· Yoga
· Dance/Movement
· Power of Breadth: breathe fully
· Protective shield
· Mantras
· Grounding
Tune in to your own wisdom
· Listen to body signals
· Talk to your body
· Follow your intuition
Build Mental and Emotional Health
· Limit the time you spend watching or listening to media coverage
· it’s normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry
· Use Affirmations: ‘I am safe, you are safe, we are safe’; ‘I sleep in peace and wake up in joy’
· Change fear to concern and take steps to address the concerns
· Voicing : journal, draw, speak
Cultivate Joy and gratitude
· follow your passion, hobby
· Laugh, play with friends, family etc.
· Feel gratitude and express the same
We are naturally designed to be healthy. Health is in our hands.
References:
· Lymphatic pump exercise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WeAsteZ46g
· Swasth Yog Institute Immunity Building guidelines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19d-zXugm1wC-2G4WGb8qLAUI_qwQZ_6M/view
· Body Loosening practice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIotFtA5g4U&list=PLk0VHpFXjV9tMjZ8EVNf5Gp56qXgTU0Ye&index=10&t=35s
· Oil free hand massage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSW22KMwfto&t=40s
· Relaxation:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk0VHpFXjV9tVd2l3NaK29sgkj3NE6ysB
· Breathe well, breathe right:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cywwocQla0
· Grounding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H8G1eEqjc4
· Herbal tea:
Boil any of the below ingredients in water, can add jaggery and few drops of lime.
Tulsi, Ginger, Lemon grass, Mint leaves (Pudina)(these are used fresh)
Black Pepper, Cinnamon (Daalchini),Cardamom (Elaichi),Fennel seeds (Saunf),Coriander seeds (Dhaniya),Cumin Seeds (Jeera)(these are used as powder)
· The Health Awareness Centre articles
Compiled by: Geeta B Bhansali
( www.geetabhansali.com I www.seedsofwellbeing.in )