The days blaze longer, the sun shines brighter, and the air hums with the energy of summer. Yet, beneath the surface of vacation vibes, have you ever noticed a subtle (or not-so-subtle) rise in tension? Perhaps it manifests as shorter fuses in traffic, heightened irritability at home, or that persistent feeling of simply losing your cool more easily. 

It's not just your imagination!  Time-tested wisdom offers a fascinating perspective on what contributes to these shifts in behavior, along with practical tools for enjoying summer’s play more fully.

The Fire Within: Decoding Pitta

According to Ayurveda, the science of life, our being is governed by three fundamental energies or Doshas: Vata, Kapha, and Pitta.

Pitta embodies the power of transformation, digestion, metabolism, and yes, heat. During the summer months, the fiery energy of the external world can readily amplify our internal Pitta. When Pitta falls out of balance, it can trigger:

• Mental & Emotional Turbulence: A short fuse, increased irritability, impatience, anger, judgment, and a heightened sense of intensity that can easily lead to burnout.
• Physical Flare-Ups: Inflammation, skin rashes, acid reflux, heartburn, loose stools, and an overall sensation of being "too hot."

This inner fire, when unchecked, can significantly contribute to the very tensions and frustrations we commonly encounter during the summer.

Your Antidote: The Art of Balanced Action.

Ayurveda offers profound yet practical solutions to these and any challenges.  It teaches us to intentionally cultivate within our daily rhythms qualities that counter our irritants.  Since summer tends towards heat and intensity, the qualities we want during this season are coolness and calmness!

This isn't about retreating into passivity. It's about embodying "calm efforts": engaging with life's demands with purpose and intention, yet without the unnecessary fiery intensity that Pitta energy can bring when out of balance.

"Softer than the flower where kindness is concerned; stronger than the thunder, where principles are at stake.” —Yogananda 

Your Invitation

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Join me for A Year of Wonder, where we dive into practical, step-by-step methods to release tension (both emotional and mental, as well as physical) and open ourselves to a life that is simply more aligned with what supports well-being, presence, and awe.

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Let's navigate the seasons with greater ease,

And for this one, staying cool is a good plan:-)
Christianne

About Christianne:  Christianne is a Holistic Wellness Coach with over two decades of expertise in Ayurveda and Yoga. Her comprehensive approach to optimal health emphasizes the importance of harmony within oneself, especially when facing life’s challenges. Based in Rochester, NY, Christianne serves as the Yoga Director at The Assisi Institute and the driving force behind Well-being Compass.

Christianne’s unique approach empowers individuals to navigate life with lightness, grace, and resilience by addressing their overall well-being, including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. Her credentials include being a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist since 2003, certified by The California College of Ayurveda. She has studied under renowned teachers like Dr. Vasant Lad and Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri).

Additionally, Christianne is a certified Yoga Teacher with specializations in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, Yoga Nidra, Relax and Renew®, and Advanced Teacher Training. Before transitioning into the wisdom sciences, Ayurveda and Yoga, she spent over a decade as an ACE-certified Health Coach after completing a Psychology degree at CSULB

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