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5 sensesSelf -Care

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Lesson 17 LAC

Monday, February 18, 13

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5 Sense Self-Care


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Bhagavad-gītā 4.27

sarvān īndriya-karmān iprān a-karmān i cāpare

ātma-sam yama-yogāgnaujuhvati jñāna-dīpite

_______________________________

Others, who are interested in achieving self-realization through control of the mind and senses, offer the functions

of all the senses, and of the life breath, as oblations into the fire of the controlled mind._______________________________

The senses interact with the sense objects, like the ear for hearing, eyes for seeing, nose for smelling, tongue for

tasting, hand for touching, and all of them are thus engaged in activities outside the self. They are called the

functions of the prana vāyu. The apāna vāyu goes downwards, vyāna vāyu acts to shrink and expand,

samāna vāyu adjusts equilibrium, udāna vāyu goes upwards — and when one is enlightened, one engages all these in

searching for self-realization.

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http://vedabase.net/s/samana

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http://vedabase.net/u/udana

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5 Kosha Self-Care

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body breath mind intuition bliss

earth water fire airether/space

nose tongue eyes skin ears

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5 Sense Neglect or Abuse


Loud noise, loud music, negative thoughts or words, verbal abuse, cold air, cold water (swimmers)

Unnatural fibers, toxic skin care products, lack of nourishing touch, physical abuse

Strain + overuse, holding back tears

Distorting taste buds with synthetic “food” and chemical additives, avoiding certain tastes, lack of oral care

Neglecting hygiene of breath channels and sinus pathways, eating food without smelling it, picking nose, mouth breathing


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5 Sense Self-Care



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Eye Care

• Eye Washing

• Netra Basti

• Eye Exercises

• Inner eye exercises - trataka - shirodhara - meditation

• Using an eye bag in savasana



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Ear Care

• Ear oiling: Karna Purana

• Ear massage/marma

• Ear Candling

• Mantra Practice

• Gratitude as Practice

• Mahavakya practice



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Nasal Care

• Pranayama

• Nasya

• wet• dry

• Neti pot

• Simple oiling practice

• Smelling as a cooking practice

• Masalas (Spice grinding)



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Skin Care

• Oil Massage

• Dry Brushing

• Bathing

• Giving/Receiving Healing Touch



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Mouth Care

• Oil Pulling (Gandusha)

• Tongue Scraping

• Flossing

• Teeth brushing with pungents, bitters, and astringents (ex. neem sticks)

• Oil massaging gums (Yogahealer Gum Therapy)



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Benefits of Karna Purana

• Reduces itching, dryness, and ringing in the ear

• Effective for loss of hearing and reducing frequent ear infections

• Opens up the sinus region, reducing head colds and allergy symptoms

• Acts against the ill effects of air and noise pollution

• Reduces impact of wax, mucus and accumulated candid (yeast)

• Enhances the sense of hearing

• Soothes Vata imbalance in the ears

• Helps with Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, Vertigo, an ear congestion

• Softens face and jaw tension, TMJ

Karna Purana



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Benefits of Kati Basti• Increases the circulation in the

region, as the herbal oil gets deeply absorbed into the skin, and both nourishes and strengthens the muscles and nerves

• Pacifies one of the primary sites of Vata, relieving pain, soreness, and tension and restoring flexibility

• Relieves chronic lower backaches and painful muscle spasms, stiffness, and degenerative problems

Kati Basti



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Benefits of Self-Massage

Integrates 7 layers of skin- rendering glow

Enhances skin and touch perceptiveness

Grounds and integrates Vata.

Strengthens the Dhatus (the 7 bodily tissues

Increases strength and stamina.

Improves vision.

Promotes healthy sleep.

Oil up.Oil up your kids.



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Relief from aches and pains

Promotes a healthy scalp and hair, induces relaxation and a feeling of well-being. General and specific relaxation of muscles, providing immediate relief.

Fibrous adhesions (knots and nodules) can be broken down.

Loosening of the scalp.

Relaxation of the whole body.

Dispersal of toxins from tense, knotted muscles.

Improved circulation of blood and increased oxygen uptake.

Stimulation and improvement of the circulation of the lymphatic system.

Relief of eyestrain and tension headaches.

Excellent for disturbed sleep and insomnia.

Help with mental tiredness and tension.

Improved concentration.

Relief from mental and emotional stress.

Benefits of at-home Facials

Do it with a friend or by

yourself.



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Benefits of Netra Basti

• Refreshes tired, sore, dry, itchy, and teary eyes

• Eases eye tension and proves to very soothing for dry and tired ‘computer eyes’

• Relieves eye socket tension, twitches, and squinting

• Eases wrinkles and dark circles around eyes

• Improves Vision

• Nourishes and rejuvenates eyes

• Enhances the beauty of the eyes

• Preventive therapy for people suffering from Diabetes and hypertension

Netra Basti



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Benefits of Shirodhara

Improves Sleep

Improves Memory

Calms the Nervous System

Enhances blood circulation to the brain

Nourishes hair and scalp

Helps relieve fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, rheumatism, hypertension, asthma

ADD/ADHD

Activates the pituitary gland

Regulates mood and depression disorders

Increases intuition

Improves concentration

Shirodhara



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Benefits of Nasya Therapy• Opens and clears breathing

channels

• Great relief for allergies, sinusitis, migraine headache, and frequent colds

• Melts the tension in your face with aromatic warm towel compresses

• Improves smell and taste

Nasyawith

Fomentation



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Make your own tooth powder:1/2 c. bentonite clay1/8 c. aluminum-free baking soda6-10 drops peppermint essential oilglass jar

Natural Mouth Care

Chew a neem stick Swish OilScrape every morning


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Sense Organ to Care For:

Current self-care practices I do to create optimal

perception

Self-Care Practice I’m

going to try this month:

Effect from Practice

What I want to make a regular

habit:

Ears(Vata organ)

Skin(Vata organ)

Eyes(Pitta organ)

Mouth/Tongue(Kapha organ)

Nose(Kapha organ)



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