Resources
General Planetary Remedies - FREE download!
One of the most empowering aspects of Vedic Astrology is the usage of planetary remedies. We can easily support planets in our charts- and therefore the areas they govern in our lives - by aligning with the planets in a number of ways: by wearing gemstones associated with the planet, eating specific foods, wearing certain colors, chanting planetary mantras, connecting with certain deities, people and activities on a daily basis or for an extended period of time. While it’s easy to dress in the colors of the planet of the day, the key to planetary remedies is intention and conscientious alignment. While it is best to get personalized remedies based on your own birth chart, my free planetary remedies download can support you to align with the planets in a general way, and to dive deeper into working with their energies in your daily life. This list is not exhaustive, but does focus on what is accessible to most people.
Abhyanga:
Ayurvedic Oil Massage
An Ayurvedic self massage with warm oil before bathing is one of the cornerstones of Ayurveda. It hydrates the skin, supports the nervous system, and helps calm the mind. More importantly, the process is deeply nourishing on many levels. In Sanksrit, even the word for oil - “sneha” - also means love. Below is an excellent article by Dr. Claudia Welch with references from the classic Ayurvedic texts on how and when to do abhyanga, its benefits and contraindications. As always check, please with a practitioner to make sure it’s appropriate for you.
Basic Pranayama
“Nadi Shodhana, also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing, is a powerful breathing practice with wide reaching benefits. Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning 'channel' or 'flow' and shodhana means 'purification.' Therefore, nadi shodhana is primarily aimed at clearing and purifying the subtle channels of the mind-body organism, while balancing its masculine and feminine aspects. It is pacifying for all three doshas and is a suitable practice for most anyone. Benefits Nadi Shodhana:
Infuses the body with oxygen
Clears and releases toxins
Reduces stress and anxiety
Calms and rejuvenates the nervous system
Helps to balance hormones
Supports clear and balanced respiratory channels
Helps to alleviate respiratory allergies that cause hay fever, sneezing or wheezing
Balances solar and lunar, masculine and feminine energies
Fosters mental clarity and an alert mind
Enhances the ability to concentrate
Brings balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain”
Text from Banyan Botanicals
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Grounding Pranayama VIsualization Meditation
Here’s a simple meditation focusing on the breath that can help you feel more grounded and rooted in your body. You can do this anytime you’re feeling overwhelmed and you need to recenter yourself.
Basic Ayurvedic Guidelines for Nutrition
Incompatible food combining: Link and FREE DOWNLOAD
Often times we unknowingly eat foods that do not digest well together, for example: yogurt and fruit, or milk and eggs. This “incompatible food combining” can contribute to indigestion right away, and potentially to other health issues in the future since so many imbalances take root in the GI tract. While it is best to have a proper Ayurvedic consultation with an experienced practitioner, this basic Ayurvedic principle of what not to eat together is a simple way we can all better support our digestive health right away. Save or print out the FREE DOWNLOAD Incompatible Food Combining PDF below for your kitchen. Read further on the subject with the link provided.
VPK Foods to Favor & Avoid
A list of foods to favor and to avoid according to your Ayurvedic doshic type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) or for the imbalance you are experiencing.
Free Video Lectures with Dr. Vasant Lad
The Ayurvedic Institute and AyurPrana (created by my classmates from the Ayurvedic Institute) offer many free videos, lectures, pujas and meditations. To sit and study directly with Dr. Lad was one of the greatest opportunities of my life. I am grateful these organizations are making his wisdom so accessible, and am happy to share these resources.
Built to Last Mastermind Program and Science of Success Masterclass
This one-of-a-kind Mastermind blends individual and group mentoring to support your Mind, Body and Spirit to help you align with purpose as you build your business.
You are invited to join our FREE Science of Success Masterclass offered live. Dates to come.
Join me on VEDIC ILLUMINATIONS and REALISTIC MYSTICS on Clubhouse for live talks where we discuss the upcoming astrological events from the Jyotish/Vedic Astrology perspective, and offer accessible remedies using the ancient wisdom of the Vedas. Our talks are lively, fun and inclusive. Join the room or follow me on Clubhouse to get notifications: @alexianeonakis
Phases of the Moon 2024 with dates in Eastern time
🌑 Thursday, January 11 at 6:57 AM New Moon Purva Ashadha 26°32 Sagittarius
🌕 Thursday, January 25 at 12:54 PM Full Moon Pushya 11°03 Cancer
🌑 Friday, February 9 at 5:59 PM New Moon Dhanishtha 26°29 Capricorn
🌕 Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 AM Full Moon Magha 11°11 Leo
🌑 Sunday, March 10 at 5:01 AM New Moon Purva Bhadrapada 26°05 Aquarius
🌕 Monday, March 25 at 3:00 AM Full Moon Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Hasta 10°55 Virgo
🌑 Monday, April 8 at 2:21 PM New Moon Total Solar Eclipse Revati 25°12 Pisces
🌕 Tuesday, April 23 at 7:49 PM Full Moon Swati 10°06 Libra
🌑 Tuesday, May 7 at 11:22 PM New Moon Bharani 23°50 Aries
🌕 Thursday, May 23 at 9:53 AM Full Moon Anuradha 8°43 Scorpio
🌑 Thursday, June 6 at 8:37 AM New Moon Rohini 22°05 Taurus
🌕 Friday, June 21 at 9:07 PM Full Moon Mula 6°55 Sagittarius
🌑 Friday, July 5 at 6:57 PM New Moon Punarvasu 20°11 Gemini
🌕 Sunday, July 21 at 6:17 AM Full Moon Uttara Ashadha 4°56 Capricorn
🌑 Sunday, August 4 at 7:13 AM New Moon Ashlesha 18°22 Cancer
🌕 Monday, August 19 at 2:26 PM Full Moon Dhanishtha 3°03 Aquarius
🌑 Monday, September 2 at 9:56 PM New Moon Purva Phalguni 16°52 Leo
🌕 Tuesday, September 17 at 10:34 PM Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse Purva Bhadrapada 1°28 Pisces
🌑 Wednesday, October 2 at 2:49 PM New Moon Annular Solar Eclipse Hasta 15°51 Virgo
🌕 Thursday, October 17 at 7:26 AM Full Moon Ashwini 00°22 Aries
🌑 Friday, November 1 at 8:47 AM New Moon Swati 15°23 Libra
🌕 Friday, November 15 at 4:28 PM Full Moon Krittika 29°48 Aries
🌑 Sunday, December 1 at 1:21 AM New Moon Anuradha 15°20 Scorpio
🌕 Sunday, December 15 at 4:01 AM Full Moon Mrigashirsha 29°40 Taurus
🌑 Monday, December 30 at 5:27 PM New MoonPurva Ashadha 15°31 Sagittarius