Meditation and Contemplation for Fall: Cultivating Stillness in Vata Season

Meditation and Contemplation for Fall: Cultivating Stillness in Vata Season

As autumn unfolds with its crisp air and golden leaves, the energy of Vata dosha becomes dominant. Vata is light, airy, and mobile—qualities that can inspire creativity and movement, but when imbalanced, they may lead to restlessness, anxiety, or difficulty focusing. This makes fall the perfect season to anchor your daily routine with meditation and contemplative practices.

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Healing the Nervous System Naturally: An Ayurvedic & Holistic Approach
Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore

Healing the Nervous System Naturally: An Ayurvedic & Holistic Approach

Our modern world places a heavy burden on the nervous system. We live surrounded by stress, electronic devices, WiFi, EMFs, toxins, and constant change. By the time many of us reach 40, we’ve already endured profound life challenges—such as divorce, grief, or major career shifts. Add in toxic exposures and the struggle to find clean food and water, and it’s no wonder our nervous systems are often overloaded.

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Meditation: Cultivating Presence and Mindfulness
Yoga & Spirituality Lisa M Gunshore Yoga & Spirituality Lisa M Gunshore

Meditation: Cultivating Presence and Mindfulness

Meditation is the ancient practice of returning to the present moment through breath and focused awareness. It is where we connect with our Truth—what the Yoga Sutras call Satya, or truth with a capital T.

Satya encourages us to live in alignment with what is, not simply our judgments or perceptions. Through meditation, we cultivate mindfulness: the state of calm observation where we accept our thoughts, emotions, and sensations without clinging to them. This awareness leads to clarity, healing, and higher consciousness.

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