Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda

After eating foods that differ from your typical diet on Thanksgiving, and likely overindulging, it is beneficial to do a gentle digestive cleanse. Traditionally, in Ayurveda, cleansing happens in the spring and fall, but it can be used as a tool to get your digestion back on track after a hearty holiday of celebrating with food. Discover how to gently cleanse to support your digestion & your metabolic type, or dosha! Discover how to cleanse here: https://lnkd.in/dFvnyqaN Don't know your dosha? Take the quiz here: https://lnkd.in/eqnApb-d To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition online certification course. Become an expert in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition as you study more than 30 major digestive tract pathologies in this 500 hour online course. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4MkDypz

In December, the bone-cold chill of winter begins to settle in consistently. The air feels hollow in early winter, but hearts feel full with Christmas right around the corner. Lights adorn homes, businesses and trees, filling the empty spaces of early winter with warmth and light. We naturally feel more introverted and savor evenings in with family, even as the season calls us to be out-and-about with Christmas festivities. Check out this article and learn how to take care of yourself through this busy time while honoring your body's natural rhythms! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g-9d_PrH To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Medicine: Health Counselor online certification course. Master Clinical Ayurveda Medicine through this 2 year online training program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZyHuP5B

Earthy crimini mushrooms, sauteed with garlic in sun-gold ghee, are folded into creamy-white mashed potatoes and sprinkled with pungent black pepper to create a side that is comforting and grounding. This dish feels cozy on a chilled fall day and helps you relax and center as the holiday season begins. It gives you a sense of being rooted as routines fluctuate this time of year. This recipe makes for a perfect side on your Thanksgiving plate and will give you a feeling of home, even if you aren’t able to make it home for the holidays this year! Get the recipe here: https://lnkd.in/eVxFYetC Black Friday Deal! Get the lowest monthly rates of the year if you sign up for a Joyful Bell course this Thursday, 11/28, - Saturday, 11/30. Choose your Joyful Belly Course here: https://lnkd.in/gjZqfwBR and get the lowest monthly rates we offer all year! To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition online certification course. Become an expert in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition as you study more than 30 major digestive tract pathologies in this 500 hour online course. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4MkDypz

A festive centerpiece to any Thanksgiving table- the faintly sweet and nutty taste of acorn squash is filled to the brim with flavor! Stuffed with a fusion of soy sauce marinated tempeh and seasonal herbs, these savory umami and aromatic notes come together with an unexpected pop of coriander and red pepper flakes to form a surprisingly cohesive bouquet of flavor. The stuffing is tossed with peppery arugula, garlic, and leeks, then sprinkled with a rich crunch of chopped walnuts that has you reaching for more! This dish is protein packed, making it great as a hearty side or even as a stand-alone, vegan debut piece, on a Thanksgiving plate. Get the recipe here: https://lnkd.in/eDpVshGM To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition online certification course. Become an expert in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition as you study more than 30 major digestive tract pathologies in this 500 hour online course.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4MkDypz

Vata is not only a constitutional body type, but a season, and even a time of life! In Ayurveda, the terms Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Dosha are thrown around like birdseed at a wedding. But, what do they actually indicate? Yes, they can express your bodily constitution, or Dosha, but even this can feel convoluted to a western ear without more knowledge. Joyful Belly will be sharing a series of foundational articles, written to allow anyone to learn about Ayurvedic concepts and apply them to their lives in a useful way. Explore more about Vata Dosha and discover how to balance these qualities in your body as you journey through autumn, Vata season. Check out this article here: https://lnkd.in/gu_jrMzz To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Medicine: Health Counselor online certification course. Master Clinical Ayurveda Medicine through this 2 year online training program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZyHuP5B

Yams, starchier and earthier than a sweet potato, pair brilliantly with the meaty-rich taste of crimini mushrooms. This recipe has a seasonal flare with a dash of warm cinnamon and the bright resinous taste of rosemary. This dish will warm and satisfy your stomach while lending you a restful ease of mind. The warmth of the cinnamon will spread from your stomach to your skin, making you feel cozy. Pile this over rice for a heartier feel or scoop it onto a piece of thinly sliced bread, perfectly toasted, for a lighter bite. Get the recipe here: https://lnkd.in/eQV42MRD To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition online certification course. Become an expert in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition as you study more than 30 major digestive tract pathologies in this 500 hour online course. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4MkDypz

Your body has an incredible intelligence that follows a natural yearly biorhythm, based on the season, without you having to give it a conscious thought! However, with so many mixed cultural messages coming your way about fat consumption, it is time to set the record straight with Ayurveda: There is a time and a season for fat consumption that will strengthen and support your body, and there is a time and season where it will not have the same effect. There are also metabolic body types, or Doshas, that need more dietary fat to maintain health than others. In Ayurveda, there is no 'one size fits all' approach. Check out this article to see how nourishing fats may support your body during the fall season! Check out this article here: https://lnkd.in/guGDnu57 To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Medicine: Health Counselor online certification course. Master Clinical Ayurveda Medicine through this 2 year online training program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZyHuP5B

A sour snap of crimson-red cranberry sauce, sweet and astringent, with a warm twist of ginger and orange peel: This side will enliven your palate this holiday season. Cranberry's sour taste moistens digestion and stimulates the release of bile, while fresh ginger stokes the fires of metabolism. This combo of sour and pungent tastes will help you digest the heavier foods of Thanksgiving with ease. Have this as a side dollop to your turkey or on your Acorn Crusted Cornbread the morning after Thanksgiving! Get the recipe here: https://lnkd.in/g7uWPmyf To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition online certification course. Become an expert in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition as you study more than 30 major digestive tract pathologies in this 500 hour online course. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4MkDypz

Sticky with honey and soft with buttery goodness, this cornbread is golden-sweet with a rustic twist of a nutty acorn crust. In the southern states of the US, cornbread is a staple, and on Thanksgiving, even the dressing is made of cornbread! This side warms your heart and your belly with sweetness and memories of flaxen sun rays as the climate goes deeper into the colder, Vata season. Enjoy this crisped, sweet and savory bread on Thanksgiving day and oven warmed for breakfast the next morning. Get the recipe here: https://lnkd.in/eCmY6MC9 To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition online certification course. Become an expert in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition as you study more than 30 major digestive tract pathologies in this 500 hour online course.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4MkDypz

"It's easier to digest a rock while sitting down, than a meal standing up." -Chinese Proverb Ever feel sluggish or weighed down after eating and you can't put your finger on why? There is a reason, and spoiler alert, it's not always the same (and not always the same for everyone)! When you eat and how you eat is as influential as what you actually eat! Eating routines and habits are vastly different from that of your grandparents. While they gathered around a table and shared meals, you might find yourself grabbing a bite on the go or checking emails instead of chewing. As digestive disorders become more prevalent, you have to ask yourself: "Were my grandparents onto something?" Check out this article and 3 minute accompanying video to unravel the mystery of the food coma, and discover how to eat in a way that gives you energy and stamina to perform at your peak! Find it here: https://lnkd.in/epaGM7mS To learn more about topics like this, enroll in the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition online certification course. Become an expert in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition as you study more than 30 major digestive tract pathologies in this 500 hour online course. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4MkDypz