Yoga_Journal_Singapore_FebruaryMarch_2017

BASIC AYURVEDA – 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE DIGESTION

Start the day with warm water mixed with lemon juice to stimulate digestive acids.

Make daily elimination a priority. Toxins build up unless you are regular, try freshly

grated ginger in hot water.

To reduce gas and bloating, brew tea out of cumin, coriander and fennel seeds.

Incorporate more warm and cooked foods in your diet.

Slow down, chew your food properly and embrace mindfulness with each bite.

Nourishing your body through food and

movement

26 th March – 1st April 2017

2 nd April – 8th April 2017

Mother & Daughter

13 th May – 19th May 2017

Deep Rest & Returning to Wellness

21 st May – 27th May 2017

UPCOMING RETREATS AT

RISING COLLECTIVE

1

2

3

4

5

day. Proving to myself that I could reset my
circadian rhythm felt like a big win.

‘Food as medicine’ was a mantra at the
retreat, and we learnt how to prepare Jody’s
famous Coconut Kale Moong Dhal from her
latest cookbook, Beautiful Food, along with
the science behind the healing properties of
Ayurvedic cooking. Another highlight was a
guided jungle walk with a local botanist, after
which we were taught how to pound, grind,
mix and produce our own natural skincare with
Balinese flowers, herbs and spices. In between,
there was always ample time to take it easy and
enjoy the pool, or have a wander through the
nearby boutiques.

Knowledgeable, kind and compassionate,
Rachel and Jody had given me the gift of
realistic tools for better living. Ayurveda is not
a magic pill, nor is yoga. You are the master of
your own body and mind, and you can heal
yourself—sometimes you just need a little
nudge in the right direction from the right
people.

Rising Collective is a wellness retreat in Bali. For
more details, go to http://www.risingcollective.com

Andrea Seifert is a freelance writer for Yoga
Journal Singapore

Andrea Seifert cooking at the resort