- Pick a time that you are not overly busy and can rest a bit more if you choose to.
- Do some menu planning and shopping ahead of time.
- Decide what you will fast on ...most folks stick to fruit, some include vegetables or grains. The information on ayurveda below might offer some insight.
- Take time to sit and eat and chew and appreciate you food.
- Break your fast on good simple foods...like oatmeal with raisins and nuts, steamed veggies and rice.
- chew chew chew
There are many websites where you can answer a few questions to see which dosha you favor (see below for Dr. Lad') Jessica says when you are stressed if you tend to be angry - that is more Pitta. Pittas tend to be warm and intense and focused. If you tend to be fearful or anxious that it Vatta. Vatta are enthusiastic and have lots of energy and they do not have much focus.If you tend to be mellow - not take it on that is more Kaffa. Kaffas tend to be the turtle in the race- focused but do not charge, good supporters and don't get stirred very easily.
She suggest for Kaffas- you can fast on fruits and juices- but avoid really sweet juices.Kaffas should be careful not to drink too much cold- they are inherently cold. It is a good idea to dilute your juice with hot or warm water and maybe add cinnamon or cardamon.
Pitta's and Vatta's need to take extra care if they are going to fast.She really suggest they rest the day before and after - and during have a lighter schedule focused only on things that nourish your soul and nothing else. Eating grounds vatta and pitta- and fasting can weaken you- so extra care needs to be taking.It would be good to a more of a kitcheree fast (mung and bastmati rice and vegetable stew with cumin, corinender and fennel are good) or vegetable and grain soups. Nutmeg and cardomon are good spices for both doshas. She also suggest a good oily massage to keep you grounded- you can give one to your self. For Pitta a light oil like sunflower with some essential oils like sandlewood or lavender. Vatta sesame oil with lavender or ylang ylang. It is great to do this 15 min. before shower or bath or after shower or bath.True fast - is a fast on everything that is coming into your body. Be aware of what is coming into your body- avoid TV, talking too much, read only inspiring books etc... walk in nature.Be easy on yourself to reap all the benefits.
More resources....
To read some Kundalini Cleansing Diet Recipes provided by Reinette click here.
A good website with fruit fasting info click here.
Yoga Teachers David D, Elsie S and Coral are all well studied in Auryveda
Coral wrote regarding ayurveda sites:
I like Dr. Lad's site. This link leads you to the constitution test for both your Vkriti (current state) and Prakriti (original constitution). SO, one would take the test twice..as it states in the instructions. This site also has a good intro to Ayurveda, recipes and more!http://ayurveda.com/online_resource/index.html
Vatas:sweet fruits, bananas, coconuts, apples, grapefruit, papayas, figs, grapes, mangoes, melons, oranges, papayas, peaches, pineapples, plums, berries and cherries, cooked asparagus, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, radishes and zucchini
Pittas: apples, avocadoes, coconuts, figs, melons, oranges, pears, plums, pomegranates and dried plums, sweet and bitter vegetables, squash, pumpkin, asparagus, cabbage, cucumbers, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, peas, parsley, potatoes, zucchini, sprouts and watercress
Kaphas: apples, berries, cherries, dried figs, mangoes, peaches, pears, raisins and dried plumsbeets, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, garlic, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsley, peas, radishes, spinach and sprouts .
Very easy and yummy fruit salad recipeChopped Apple
Chopped Avocado
Shredded Coconut
Mix and enjoy!
also check out http://www.thefruitpages.com/
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