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Seasonal Dosha Balancing

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Overview

In this lesson, we introduce seasonal dosha qualities and general dosha balancing practices.

Objective

Be familiar with dosha qualities, the time of year in which each predominates, and general practices that may help to bring balance.

What You'll Get

Note the typical calendar dates of kapha season in the northern hemisphere, and in the southern hemisphere. When the intention is to decrease kapha, describe a general approach to asana including the level of challenge and engagement and how you might approach strength and flexibility. Describe other approaches to asana plus


0. Objectives at a Glance

1. Seasonal Dosha Balancing

2. Vata Balancing Practices

3. Kapha Balancing Practices

4. Pitta Balancing Practices

Objectives at a Glance

  1. Seasonal Dosha Balancing

Be familiar with dosha qualities, the time of year in which each predominates, and general practices that may help to bring balance.

  1. Vata Balancing Practices

Be prepared to offer a general approach and to teach specific yoga techniques with the intention of decreasing vata.

  1. Kapha Balancing Practices

Be prepared to offer a general approach and to teach specific yoga techniques with the intention of decreasing kapha.

  1. Pitta Balancing Practices

Be prepared to offer a general approach and to teach specific yoga techniques with the intention of decreasing pitta.

Seasonal Dosha Balancing

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