Hot & Bothered - Not this Summer

Each season has it’s own cast and summer is slightly oily, light, mobile hot, sharp, malodorous, displaying principally the qualities of Pitta Dosha. Kapha Dosha is in decline and Vata Dosha is increasing. As with every other season, summer requires particular consideration. Surprisingly in this heat Agni is weakened and the body loses strength and despite the oily nature of Pitta the overall effect of the warm months is drying.

In order to prevent excess Pitta aggravation and subsuquent discomfort, inflammation, acidity, sleep deficit and irritability among others certain measures can be taken to adjust diet , lifestyle and Yoga practice. With Autumn, Vata season, on the horizon Summer is a time to pacify Pitta while preventing excess Vata accumulation.

If you would like to know more, join me, Ann Johnston, to explore the Ayurvedic approach to the hot season and how to keep your body and mind comfortable, sustain your energy and enjoy the fun time of year.

On the programme :

Part 1

• An Introduction to seasonal fluctuation and that of Summer in particular.

• Looking at signs of Pitta aggravtion and trouble ahead.

• How to avoid and remedy pitta excess through lifestyle, diet and simple remedies.

• Respecting Vata as Autmn approaches

• Q & A

15 minute break

Part 2

• Ayurveda and yoga principles of Practice

• Applying Pitta pacifying principles to Asana and Pranayama

• Yoga Practice

Practical Considerations:

• This workshop will be held online via Zoom with recording available afterwards.

• Supporting notes will be e-mailed to you prior to the course to give you time to print them.

• The illustrated practice sheet will be e-mailed to you after the class

• You don’t need prior knowledge of Ayurveda to take this class

• This event is suitable for yoga practitioners and teachers

Cost : €45 Payment is by bank transfer I will forward you the details when you register.