It's Valentine's week, so I want to take this opportunity to explore one of the most interesting elements of Ayurvedic knowledge....
Ancient Ayurvedic texts addressed one of our most constant, basic, and profound concerns: SEX! According to this wisdom, partners need to be in tune with each other physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In Ayurvedic philosophy, a satisfying sexual union which is carefully developed over time will bestow health, vitality, and happiness on you and your partner. A whole treatise on aphrodisiacs is a part of the ancient text, and makes up one of the eight branches of Ayurvedic Medicine. Unlike Western medicine, which views each part of our life as relatively separate, in Ayurveda our spiritual and emotional health is directly linked to everything from our digestion, to our teeth, our mental state, and yes, our sexuality.
There are many things which can hinder our enjoyment of intimacy, and for each of us, they are different. For best results, partners must be involved with each other physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In order to attain sexual wellness you must maintain a balanced and nourishing diet, get restful sleep, invigorate and soothe your body with daily movement and exercise, and work on coming to a stable and peaceful mental state of being. If you are struggling with these things you may find that when it comes time to take a roll in the hay you are irritable, tired, cranky, not-in-the-mood, aching, self-conscious, impatient, or worse! If your Vata is out of wack you might find that you feel emotionally vulnerable or fear-prone in the face of intimacy. If Pitta is too high you could experience impatience, anger, or frustration. If Kapha is too high, you might feel overly possessive. Check your Dosha balance! http://www.holisticonline.com/ayurveda/ayv-basis-tri-dosha.htm
Fatigue is the primary cause of lack of libido and unsatisfactory sexual performance.
So get out there, go to the grocery store and buy some good stuff, take a walk, breathe in the fresh air, take a hot bath, and GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP!
Some things to help you rest so that you can make the most
of your time in bed (ahem):
Herbs by capsule:
You can find Valerian Root capsules at your pharmacy, which are an all-natural and gentle, calming herb. Take a half an hour before bedtime if you find that you have trouble falling asleep.
Herbs by tea:
Traditional Medicinals makes a tea called "Nighty Night", which is also very effective, featuring hops and catnip.
Simple Chamomile, which can be found at any grocery store, is known for its calming and antidepressant qualities.
Essential Oils:
Take a little lavender oil and either spray it onto your linens with a diffuser, smell it from the bottle (do not snort it into your nose, this will result in very bad things like burning nostrils) or mix it with another oil that is safe for skin, like Jojoba, and rub some onto your chest, temples, wrists, etc. Test a small area first, and with the herbs mentioned, it is always good to consult your physician before taking anything new.
Sweet Dreams!
Alice
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