Ayurvedic Mentoring Program with Chinnamasta Stiles for. Inner Peace Yoga Therapy 2017

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1 Ayurvedic Mentoring Program with Chinnamasta Stiles for Inner Peace Yoga Therapy 2017 SHIVA SHAKTI LOKA

2 FOUNDATION REQUIRED PRE READING OF AYURVEDIC YOGA THERAPY BOOK MUKUNDA STILES YOGIC LIFE STYLE AYURVEDIC GUIDELINES FOR EXCERCISE ELEMENTS, DOSHAS, GUNAS BALANCED ATTRIBUTES OF THE DOSHAS VIKRUTI / PRAKRUTI YOGA FOR VATA, PITTA, KAPHA YOGA THERAPIST GUIDELINES FOR GUIDING VATA, PITTA, KAPHA SUMMARY OF SIGNS OF CLARITY, IMBALANCE & DOSHAS & YOGA SADHANA

3 Definition of Health & Ayurveda Sama doshah samagnish ca Sama dhatu mala kriyah Prannatmendriya manah svastha ity Abhidhiyate He whose doshas are in balance, whose appetite is good, whose chats are functioning normally whose mala are in balance, and whose consciousness, mind and senses remain full of bliss, is called a healthy person Sushruta Sutrasthan 15.38

4 The unique qualities of Ayurveda as a Wisdom & Art & Science of Healing It respects the uniqueness of the person psycho- & physiological It considers all kosha levels of the individual It is person based versus pathology-centered Nothing is fixed: It focusses on the dynamic balance internally & externally It emphasizes on prevention it offers natural ways of treating disease and promoting health It empowers the individual to take responsibility of their well-being It is cost effective It is a Veda (origin relating to the Atharva Veda) - a wisdom that has been around for thousands of years and proven to work

5 The twenty attributes/gunas 1. Heavy:K Light: V/P 2. Slow/Dull:K Sharp:P 3. Cold:V ++/K+ Hot:P 4. Oily:K/P Dry:V 5. Slimy/smooth:K Rough:V 6. Dense:K Liquid:P 7. Soft :K Hard:P 8. Static:K Mobile:V 9. Subtle:V Gross:K 10. Clear:V Cloudy:K

6 ASSESSMENT MEET AND GREET: WITH GREAT RESPECT AND LOVE I HONOR MY HEART MY INNER TEACHER SCAN THROUGH INTAKE FORM & ASK QUESTIONS ( BE PREPARED ) BE AWARE OF PRECAUTIONS, CONTRA INDICATIONS AND HAVING A CLEAR BOUNDARY OF YOUR SCOPE OF PRACTICE, WHEN TO REFER AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF CONTRA INDICATIONS COULD BE: PREGNANCY, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, OPERATION, MEDICATION, CHRONIC COMPLEX ILLNESS, INFECTIONS, FEVER, ACUTE PAIN, HERNIATED DISK, ANY REACTION TO YOGA PRACTICE, ASTHMA, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEART DISEASE, INJURY TO THE SPINE, ARTHRITIS OBSERVE THE PERSON AS A WHOLE WITHOUT JUMPING INTO CONCLUSIONS LOOK AT ANYTHING THAT IS STANDING OUT OBSERVE OBVIOUS SIGNS OF VIKRUTI ( PSYCHO- & PHYSIOLOGICAL ) POSTURAL ASSESSMENT MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT ( MUSCLE TESTING/ ROM TESTING )

7 Psycho- physiological expressions of Vata dosha Communication, Movement, transportation Nervous system, certain endocrine glands, movement in mind,body, breath, muscles, joints, colon, circulation, pelvis & legs, expansion of creativity, thin, petite body frame, feels cold, dry and subtle to touch. Creative, expressive, free in movement, quick to grasp, body-mind is contained, clear, light, great sensitivity, intuition and capacity to verbalize that clearly, peaceful, embodying prana Vata Vikruti / Imbalances observed through the lens of a Yoga Therapist: pain that comes and goes cracking joints irregular breath, irregular life style, irregular sleeping pattern over flexibility beyond normal ROM having no boundaries on all kosha levels, giving themselves away, no container of prana energy fluctuates sciatica lots of talking, worry, anxiety, fear, easily overwhelmed, confused unable to feel their feelings cold hand & feet wants to change their yoga routine every day

8 Psycho- physiological expressions of Pitta dosha Transformation, Metabolism, Temperature Digestion, absorption, assimilation, heat regulation, sweating, processing thought, skin complexion, visual perception, intelligence, confidence, leadership, focus, manifesting, strong muscular body, no body fat, feels warm/hot, oily and toned to touch, joyful and making jokes, loving to work hard, regular & great appetite, can work hard, accelerate easily, sharp intelligence, warm welcoming personality, able to get to the point quickly, grasp essence, embodying tejas. Pitta Vikruti Imbalances through the lens of the Yoga Therapist Over doing any yoga practice, OCB. Continuing to do what they shouldn t do Sharp persistent pain due to repetitive motion & creating too much internal heat or exposure to external heat causing shoulder-, elbow- wrist- hip joint pain & tendinitis Multi dimensional Himsa to themselves and others, loss of sensitivity Overheated in the head ( flushing & anger & judgement) Inflammation & infection anywhere in the body-mind ( Agni has moved out of it s seat) Adrenal fatigue, burn out Arrogance, resistance, inability to listen or follow up recommendations given, rajasic mind

9 Psycho- physiological expressions of Kapha dosha Structure, Growth, Storage Bulky body frame, feels soft, dense and cool to touch, embodying Ojas, loyal, devotional, consistent energy till the end of a project, deeply compassionate, helping others, Matriarch of the family, strong immune system, great healers Kapha Vikruti / Imbalances through the lens of the Yoga Therapist Lazy, lethargic, stuck in body-mind, doesn't want to move Dull pains Problems in upper part body especially lungs, heart, respiration related. Imbalance of muscular strength/length/tighteness front & back upper body Lost connection with their Heart - devotional Source of Being Drowning and getting exhausted from outward serving, avoiding the Inner Serving of the self and Self. All movements are slow : speech, body, mind, emotions Swelling of joints, joints feel cool /cold to touch No stamina, depression, Avidya, Tamasic mind

10 TREATMENT: PREVENTION PROTECTION & PACIFYING CHIKITSA ELEVATING/ RASAYANA MAINTENANCE The Fruit of your Sadhana is the Foundation of your healing Service to Others PYS II,1

11 CHOOSING FOR BRAHMANA OR LANGHANA PACIFY SYMPTOMS 1 COMPASIONATE ATTITUDE 2 SWADYAYA: UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE IN PAIN 3 MOVE FROM HIMSA TO AHIMSA (PYS II, 31) 4 STOP DOING WHAT CAUSES PAIN 5 DECREASE THE PAIN WITH APPROPRIATE ACTION 6 ESTABLISH CONFIDENCE IN SELF HEALING 7 ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PERSON 8 EXPLAIN WHY PACIFY VERSUS TREAT THE ROOT CAUSE * TREAT SYMPTOMS AT ITS ROOT, DIMINISH/PURGE/TAPASYA 1 RIGHT ATTITUDE OF THE MIND 2 ACCEPTANCE OF CURRENT STATE OF BEING 3 WILLINGNESS TO TRANSFORM 4 CONFIDENCE IN GUIDANCE FROM HIGHER SOURCE 5 BALANCE SWADYAHA, TAPASYA & ISHWARA PRANIDHANI 6 GIVE THEM WHAT THEY NEED ULTIMATELY YOGA & AYURVEDA ALWAYS SEEK TO TREAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE DIS - EASE: GUIDING THE PERSON BACK FROM VIKRUTI TO PRAKRUTI EXPERIENCING SATTVA IN BODY, MIND AND HEART GUIDING THEM BACK TOT HE SOURCE

12 WHEN PACIFY TERMINAL PATIENT BIG SHIFT IN LIFE SUCH AS OPERATION, DIVORCE, DEATH, MOVE WEAKNESS, SUDDEN WEIGHT LOSS ACUTE PAIN CATHARSIS OF THE HEART SPIRITUAL CRISIS TO PREPARE THEM FOR PURGE/ TAPASYA TO PREVENT THEM FROM CRASHING DEEPER, MOVING FURTHER AWAY FROM PRAKRUTI KEYS ARE BE GENTLE, MOVE SLOW, BE COMPASSIONATE, BE LOVE, NURTURE

13 WHEN TO TREAT THE ROOT CAUSE WHEN THERE IS READINESS OF THE MIND :AWARE, AWAKE, ACKNOWLEDGE, ACCEPT ACTION ((PYS II,15) HUMILITY MUSCLE IS WORKING WHEN CLIENT & THERAPIST ARE BOTH ALIGNED WITH THE DIVINE (PYS I,1 ) WHEN IT S SAFE AND YOU SEE IT LEADS TO SATTVA WHEN YOU EMBODY THE RIGHT SKILLS TO ASSIST & DISENTANGLE TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL WEAVING WHEN AN IMMEDIATE SHIFT IS REQUIRED :THE DIS EASE HAS MOVED BEYOND THE FIRST 3 STAGES OF ILLNESS

14 THERAPY PLAN Only give that to others what you have practiced over a prolonged time ( PYS I, 12,13,14) what your teacher has blessed you with & what you are embodying as an inner experience yourself DAILY ROUTINES: DINACHARYA ASANA PRANAYAMA MEDITATION MANTRA, MUDRA, BANDA, DRISHTI FOOD FOR MANOMAYAKOSHA FOOD FOR THE THREE DIMENSIONAL HEART

15 KEYS FOR VATA VIKRUTI TLC, BE GENTLE SWADYAYA (PYS II,1) SHABDA & SPARSHA UJAYI PRANAYAMA BE GENTLE, SLOW DOWN, MAKE MOVEMENT FLUID GUIDED BY THE BREATH, RIGH PACING IS THE KEY WHEN IN PAIN: JOINT FREE SERIES FROM THE SYT BOOK FROM MUKUNDA STILES FEEL THEIR FEELINGS DANCING, GIVE THEM SPACE TO MOVE UNTIL THEY ARE READY TO CONTAIN FIND BALANCE IN OVEREXPRESSING & UNDER EXPRESSING DINACHARYA: OIL PULLING STAY WARM, OILING DAILY INCLUDING SCALP, & ALL ORIFICES, SALT SOAK, PLENTY OF SLEEP, QUIET TIME/SPACE, REGULARITY OF ROUTINES, REST ON LEFT SIDE AFTER LUNCH, AVOID WIND, HARSH, COLD WETHER, SUN BATHING, BODY STEAM AFTER OILING, GHEE OR SESAME OIL PALM TREE VINYASA & BALANCING TREE VINYASA & YONI MUDRA & LONG SAVASANA YOGA NIDRA 4 STEP MEDITATION FOR PAIN

16 KEYS FOR PITTA VIKRUTI STOP DOING WHAT CAUSES HARM NO HEATING PRACTICE, BRING AGNI BACK INTO ITS SEAT AVOID OVER STRETCHING ( CAUSES INFLAMMATION) SURYANAMASKARA VINYASA IS GOOD, ONCE DONE SLOWLY WITH DRISHTI & MUDRA, BANDA, MANTRA. FOCUS ON COOL HEAD, WARM HEART & SKIN. SHITALI PRANAYAMA MANTRA JAPA TAPASYA / KRIYA YOGA ( PYS II,1) GIVE MORE HOMEWORK, PRECISE AND DETAILED TO SATISFY THEIR LARGE APPETITE. NEXT SESSION SEE IF THEY DID WHAT YOU GAVE AND EMBODY, IF NOT, DONT GIVE MORE. CULTIVATE THE MUSCLE OF APPRECIATION, HUMILITY AND GRATITUDE VISUAL KEYS FOR MEDITATION IMPRESS THEIR HEART, NOT THEIR MIND STRENGTHEN THE BRAVE HEART, RELAX THE EGOCENTRIC MIND USE AND LOVE THE MIND APPROPRIATELY DINACHARYA: OIL PULLING, OILING WITH COCONUT OIL OR NEEM OIL, PLAY IN THE OCEAN, KEEP HEAD COOL WITH ROSEWATER/SANDELWOOD, DRINK MINT TEA/ HIBISCUS), AVOID SUN & TO MUCH SEX & ALCOHOL DURING SUMMER SEASON, GO INTO THE WOODS & MOUNTAINS KARMA YOGA BE FIRM, TOUGH LOVE

17 THERAPY FOR KAPHA VIKRUTI DINACHARYA: OIL PULLING, JALA NETI & NASYA, RINSING MOUTH WITH SALTY WATER, DRY BRUSHING, COLD SHOWER, ACTIVATING TREATMENTS SUCH AS THAI YOGA MASSAGE WITH ACTIVE BREATHING, POWER WALK IN THE EARLY AM, AVOID DAMP CLIMATE, GET THEM MOVING, SWIMMING SANGHA, SATSANG, BHAKTI YOGA, KIRTAN CONNECT TO DHARMA, REAFFIRM THEIR DEVOTIONAL NATURE GUIDE THEM IN RELEASING WHAT BURDENS THEIR HEART & WHAT THEY TOOK ON THEIR SHOULDERS SHIFT ROUTINES, SHIFT GEARS, CHANGE HABITS, LET GO OF STUFF, CLEAN HOUSE, INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY TAKE TIME TO BUILD A RELATIONSHIP, LOYALTY IS THE KEY, FOLLOW THROUGH, BE CONSISTENT STRONG ASANA PRACTICE, FOCUS ON UPPER BODY & SIDES LUNGES OPENING & BUILDING STAMINA. LONGER HOLDING OF POSES UP TO 12 BREATHS. VIRABHADRASANA VINYASA AND BRIDGE VINYASA ARE GREAT. FOCUS ON LANGHANA ISHVARA PRANIDANA (PYS II,1) SPEND TIME IN THE WOODS AND NEAR LAKES/WATERFALLS. BE PRESENT WITH UTTER DEVOTION SO THEY ARE OPENING UP IN ACCEPTANCE TO A SHIFT IN PATTERN, THAN BE STRICT WITH THAT

18 THE END RESULT OF A SESSION THAT SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED WIHTIN YOU AND THE CLIENT IS: SAMTOSHA FROM SAMTOSHA CULTIVATE SATTVA FROM SATTVA CULTIVATE SATTVA SATTVA SATTVA FROM SATTVA SATTVA SATTVA, GRACE IS BESTOWED * RECOMMENDED READING *PATANJALI YOGA SUTRA AS RENDERED BY MUKUNDA STILES *STRUCTURAL YOGA THERAPY BY MUKUNDA STILES SYT BOOK: SIGNS OF PROGRESS CH 3 & SIGNS OF NATURALLY ARISING BLISS CH 32