The Science Of Ayurveda
with Geeta Vara
Episode 5, The Chakra Series
The Throat Chakra
Vishuddha, the fifth chakra, is the first of the three spiritual chakras. Faith and understanding combine the essence of this energy centre.
With the theme around freeing up the withheld emotion, words and really anything that could be stuck inside, we are excited to welcome this episodes guest Geeta Vara: An Ayurvedic Practitioner who focuses on the body and mind as a whole.
What are its main attributes?
In the area of the throat, it governs the anatomical regions of the thyroid, parathyroid, jaw, neck, mouth and tongue. To be open and aligned in the fifth chakra is to speak, listen, and express yourself from a higher form of communication. Chanting, singing, humming, and reading aloud are wonderful ways to open the fifth chakra.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which means Science of Life and roots in the ancient scriptures of the vedas. Dating over 5000 years It is the oldest system of medicine known and has influenced many medical systems since.
This practice aims to treat the root cause of any illness by balancing our three doshas for optimum well-being. According to Ayurveda true balance is only achieved when taking into account mental, emotional and environmental factors beyond the physical.
“What is so fascinating about Ayurveda is that it moves away from the one-size-fits-all approach and offers a more personalised system of medicine to the individual instead”.
What are dosha?
Dosha is a central term in Ayurveda originating from Sanskrit, which can be translated as "that which can cause problems", and which refers to three categories or types of substances that are believed to be present in a person's body. They are made of a combination of five elements, ether, air, fire, water and earth. The doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha work together to maintain regular body functions and when in balance they maintain life.
However, when one or more dosha is out of balance due to factors such as ones diet and lifestyle choices, it can give rise to various health conditions.
We all have these doshas, however what makes us unique is the combination of those doshas, which make us who we are. Both on a mind and body level, we can see what elements are dominant. This helps us to identify for example, what our health vulnerabilities will be.
“We’re starting to see the Western world also moving away from a pill for every ill and interested in a more holistic and natural approach.”
Geeta’s advice on a healthier lifestyle:
Commitment and consistency are really where the winds are and that’s where she has really seen great breakthroughs with clients. She also recommend to listen to the body rather than listening to the cravings of the mind.
To listen to full interview, mantra, guided sound meditation and curated tracklist click here!
[00.00.20] Intro to the fifth Chakra (Throat Chakra)
[00.03.08] Guided sound meditation guided by Tam
[00.09.20] Four songs for the Throat Chakra
[00.22.40] Isabelle and Tam chat to Geeta
[01.08.35] More Songs for the Throat Chakra
[01.56.40] A love and kindness mantra
Follow Geeta:
To learn more about the ancient traditions of Ayurveda, for recipes and to book a consultation head to Geeta’s website and follow her on Instagram.
You can also learn all about this ancient medicine in her book ‘Ayurveda: Ancient wisdom for modern wellbeing’. Order from your local book store and support a small business if possible.
Track list:
Throat Singing, Altyn Tuu
You Say, Lauren Daigle
Show Yourself, Ayla Nereo
Visshudhara, Shiva Rea & Alex Theory
BIGGER, Beyoncé
Holding Hands, The Magic Lantern
Breathe Me, Sia
Blue (Da Ba Dee), Eiffel 65 & Gabry Ponte
Blue Monday, New Order
Bluebird, Alexis Ffrench
That’s the Way of the World, Earth, Wind & Fire
Throat Chakra, Beautiful Chorus
Sara Smile, Daryl Hall & JOhn Oates
Chanting, Marcus Gad
