https://www.ayurvedamamabox.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-04-17 https://www.ayurvedamamabox.com/blog/birth-story/deepest-surrender monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/ec3beb76-fae9-42d0-b172-9da97cbec8b4/IMG_6984.jpg Ayurveda Mama Blog - The deepest surrender - a birth story - Make it stand out Midwife sits aside and observes this beautiful moment as mama and papa soak in the sweet first moments with their newborn daughter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/59a48b7c-8fe8-457f-934c-5d09898dbe3f/IMG_6985.jpg Ayurveda Mama Blog - The deepest surrender - a birth story - Make it stand out “We stayed outside beneath the oak tree for two or three hours. The midwife never touched my baby. 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the lunar effect: labor, birth + The moon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ayurvedamamabox.com/blog/how-to-make-ghee monthly 0.5 2022-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/37261584-45fd-4711-bcd7-aa4740a33d45/Untitled+design+%2813%29.png Ayurveda Mama Blog - How to make ghee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ayurvedamamabox.com/blog/5-benefits-of-ghee monthly 0.5 2022-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/03f2ea0e-ffaf-4210-a52e-56bde9f7ba01/IMG_0513.jpg Ayurveda Mama Blog - 5 benefits of ghee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/4396f1ac-8dd4-443d-93f6-a4a2d65381ce/Untitled+design+%2812%29.png Ayurveda Mama Blog - 5 benefits of ghee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/1162702d-019e-4617-ab47-b58f1e922bcd/Untitled+design+%2815%29.jpg Ayurveda Mama Blog - 5 benefits of ghee - Make your own It is simple to make ghee on your own once you learn how. It takes several hours of monitoring the stove with your attention, however it is much cheaper to make your own ghee than it is to buy pre-made ghee. Read our blog post, How to Make Ghee for a quick and easy homemade ghee recipe. Where to Purchase Ghee You can find ghee at most health food stores, like Whole Foods or a similar local health food store. You can also order ghee online through many different sources. It is best to source organic, grass-fed, and/or cultured ghee, with a company you trust. Banyan Botanicals - Organic Ghee 4th & Heart - Grass Fed Ghee Ancient Organics - Organic Grass Fed Ghee Gold Nugget - Organic Grass Fed Ghee Divya’s Kitchen - Cultured Ghee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/86f17424-5c3e-4d34-90b8-ec0fa1883d01/Untitled+design+%2814%29.png Ayurveda Mama Blog - 5 benefits of ghee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ayurvedamamabox.com/blog/consciousconception monthly 0.5 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/9b78e3ad-1857-4fe7-8ddc-58421cd5ff58/246173517_1276496209481359_7022779324704952664_n.jpg Ayurveda Mama Blog - The importance of conscious Conception "The Ayurvedic ideal goes far beyond merely conceiving. Instead the emphasis is on creating a child who is mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy — a wise and well-rounded child who will contribute to society and become an enlightened citizen." - Maharishi Ayurveda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/f3d84b49-0022-4173-ace9-caa16249a7fe/164890246_270720388014341_4154030954778568856_n.jpeg Ayurveda Mama Blog - The importance of conscious Conception The seed is the health of the egg and the sperm. We know that a woman's cycle, and therefore her fertility, is negatively affected by stress, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, environmental toxicity, low body fat, and more. Ayurveda looks at how all of the--se different components of a woman's lifestyle might affect her eggs and reproductive organs as well as how the lifestyle of the father affects the quality and quantity of sperm. Stress causes us to clench which hinders the free-flow of prana (vitality, life force) and causes stagnation in the body, leading to dis-ease. Part of preparing for conception involves addressing any disorders of the reproductive system like irregular periods (which is often due to stagnation or not enough nourishment); ovarian cysts; uterine fibroids; etc., through proper diet, lifestyle practices, and herbal support (which will vary from woman to woman). 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Nourish: Pregnancy Massage Oil Organic sesame and sunflower oil Ayurvedically infused with rose and brahmi over a gentle four day process. Brahmi, known as the “herb of grace,” is a beautiful adaptogenic herb used in Ayurveda as a nerve tonic, rejuvenator, and stress reducer. It also reduces anxiety, improves memory, and lowers blood pressure. Rose is a beautiful healer of the heart. Her gentle medicine invokes more beauty in ones life, as well as an experience of protection, ease and grace. Use this oil daily for your self-massages. You will find the abhyanga self-massage instructional video below! Ingredients: Organic sesame oil, organic sunflower oil, pink rose (Rosa damascena) powder, red rose (Rosa centifolia) petals, brahmi/gotu kola (Centella asiatica) leaf, bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) herb 100% Organic Ingredients. Mama’s Wellness: Essential Oil Roll On Peppermint and lemon pure essential oils in a carrier of coconut oil. Keep this on hand for those moments of telltale morning sickness (or all day sickness!). You can use the roller ball application to apply the essential oil blend onto your wrists, neck, or hands, and deeply inhale the scents. Many women experience a temporary relief of nausea by smelling the scents of lemon or peppermint. Carry this with you and use it as often as you may need, mama! Ingredients: organic peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil, organic lemon essential oil, organic coconut MCT oil. 100% Organic Ingredients. Mama’s Wellness: Tea Blend A simple blend of peppermint and chamomile. This beautiful blend of herbs soothes nausea while simultaneously delivering vital nutrients to support your mood. Steep 1 tablespoon of tea blend in a mug of boiled water for 5 minutes. Strain, and sip while warm. Ingredients: Organic peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaf, organic chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flowers. 100% Organic Ingredients. Pregnancy Flower Essence This flower essence blend assists in all aspects of pregnancy. 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Dear Mama, this box is to honor you. Your body, your life, your focus has shifted and changed so much throughout these last few months. You are HOME to this special little soul that is growing within you. This box is to bring beauty and ritual into the incredible work that you’ve already done to invite your baby into this world with love, care and intention. This box is to honor and nourish your body, mind and soul so that you may continue to nourish your little one as you approach the sacred transition of welcoming him/her into the world. In this box you received: Nourish: Abhyanga Oil Abhyanga is the practice of self massage. Nourish is our beautiful pregnancy massage oil. Brahmi, known as the “herb of grace,” is a beautiful adaptogenic herb used in Ayurveda as a nerve tonic, rejuvenator, and stress reducer. It also reduces anxiety, calms the mind and improves memory. Rose is a beautiful healer of the heart. Her gentle medicine invokes more beauty in ones life, as well as an experience of protection, ease and grace. Ritual: Herbal Bath The ritual art of herbal bathing is a timeless way to honor sacred moments with reverence. This Ritual: Herbal Bath is a divine blend of herbs that support peacefulness of the mind, opening of the heart, and invoke deep feelings of gratefulness. This ritual bath, as part of your pregnancy blessing, will mark this sacred time in your body and heart forever. Ubtan Dusting Powder This fragrant dusting powder is used to beautify the skin, packed with essential herbs and minerals, it exfoliates to reveal a natural glow. Sandalwood is a natural astringent that helps the skin to become naturally smooth and radiant; it brightens the complexion while rose soothes the skin. This Utban powder can be used after abhyanga on your whole body, or can be made into a paste by adding milk, oil, rose hydrosol or spring water and applied as a face mask. Organic Rose Hydrosol Also known as rose water, this pure rose hydrosol when poured into your ceremonial bath or misted over your body, soothes, tones, and refreshes. Rose also heals the emotional heart and helps to process grief. Cleansing Incense Incense smoke is traditionally used in Ayurveda to cleanse and purify an environment. This pure incense is hand rolled and scented with pure essential oils. Plumeria Flower Essence Plumeria is Nature's potent sedative, inducing a deep level of relaxation. When the need to say, "I don't care, I just need to let go and relax" arises, Plumeria is a powerful aid to letting go and unwinding. This remedy addresses the stress and tension of modern life - insomnia, tight muscles, nerves strung like tight wires. Plumeria helps put life's demands into a proper, balanced prospective. Flower essences are made from the flowers of plants at the peak of their bloom. 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She discusses the importance of rest and self care during postpartum; introduces the Universal Mother Principles that will be used throughout every pillar of care; provides insight on how to prepare for postpartum; shares blessing-way activities you can do ahead of time with friends; explains how each of the three Ayurvedic doshas show up during postpartum, and how they can become imbalanced; shares Ayurvedic and Herbal remedies for common imbalances during postpartum; as well as shares recipes, poems, and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/570da9ea-03f1-4e9c-a76f-d5d6a017bb59/226664942_4032235350232610_6386229019116852455_n.jpeg Month 9 - The pillar of rest. “Birth is an initiation for the mother every time a new child is born. It is said that she is reborn the moment her child is born. A new mother is basically as delicate and fragile as her newborn. Her heart is open to a new depth and her spirit is set toward unconditional love and unconditionally serving another being. She is very, very delicate and can easily be knocked out of balance. She is very, very open & receptive, and therefore easily effected. Everything in her life needs to be restructured after giving birth. Her body needs to physically restructure after pregnancy & birth, her mind/emotions/spirit are completely changed by the journey of labor & birth along with the depth of love she feels for her newborn, her relationship with her partner and with herself are inevitably different now that there is a new baby, her routine and schedule are different now. Nearly every aspect of her life is in the process of restructuring. For all these reasons, a rare opening occurs in her life where she can call in any reality she wants. These first 42 days after birth are considered a SACRED WINDOW in her life. Ayurveda says what happens during these 42 days affect her health, well-being, ability to mother & partner for the next 42 years. This is a crossroad in her life. She can either take the path of deep rejuvenation or the path of deep depletion. Everything she does, everything she eats, etc. during these 42 days forms the foundation of what her next 42 years will look like, what her role as a mother will look like, what her relationship with her partner will look like, what her health will be like. Ayurveda calls this a kayakalpa window. Kayakalpa is a set of specific therapies mentioned in Vedic texts, that can actually reverse the physical degeneration caused by age. The treatments literally transform old cells to new again. Kayakalpa is a true science of “rejuvenation” – to make young again…. If a woman receives this type of support after birth, deep rejuvenation occurs, her body recovers beautifully from pregnancy and birth, and she is able to heal things physically/mentally/emotionally/spiritually from before she was even pregnant. She forms a deep bond with her baby, her relationship with her partner takes on a new depth, she feels strong, grounded, calm as she enters motherhood. If she does not receive support after birth, we see that deep depletion tends to occur. This is where we see postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, rapid aging, mastitis, colic in the baby, trouble bonding with baby, seeds of relationship issues are planted with her partner, seeds of future health issues are planted within her body.” —Insight from Sarva Mangala devi-dasi, Ayurdoula and Teacher, Inner Sun and Moon The Principles of REST according to Ayurveda— • New mothers need 42 days of rest (+2 additional weeks after a cesarean birth) • The new mother stays home for 42 days & baby stays in the mother’s auric field, especially with skin-to-skin contact • Mama & baby stay in their NEST – cozy, WARM, comfortable, no drafts, beautiful, quiet, low light, low stimulation • Mama & baby stay inside the house for two weeks, at two weeks they may go out as far as the backyard • No driving for the 42 days • No grocery shopping or running errands • Mama is encouraged to stay off her feet as much as possible – other people need to be cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, doing dishes, taking out trash, running errands, grocery shopping, etc. • Mama should aim to nap twice a day while baby naps • No violent movies or disturbing conversations • Bring life and beauty in to the home like, flowers, rose water, etc. • Moving homes or traveling causes too much vata aggravation during this time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/3c047f15-f781-44f6-8f2e-f74af13b2cb4/249172971_570878134133656_4106692298631227475_n.jpeg Month 9 - The pillar of diet. After childbirth, the fire of digestion is completely extinguished in a mother’s body. This digestive fire has to be carefully tended to over the six week period following birth, to slowly rebuild it up to it’s usual strength. If our digestive fire is weak, our body cannot properly assimilate the food we are eating. So, instead of our food turning into nutrients that nourish our tissues, the undigested food turns into ama, or toxins, in the body. This is why it is common for new mother’s to experience constipation, bloating and gas, as well as anxiety, depression, and overwhelm due to undigested emotional experiences. Since baby’s body is directly affected by mama’s body (and even more-so for breastfeeding mamas, but still true for all babes), the mother’s weak digestion combined with improper food can lead to baby having gas, bloating, upset tummy, and over time can lead to colic. A build up of ama in the body can also lead to long term health problems that last much longer than the postpartum window. This is why it is so important for you to be nourished through your food during your sacred window. Your body will be sensitive, open, and vulnerable during this time; which means it is easy to throw off balance, but it is also easy to nourish your body deeply with the right foods, herbs, spices, and practices. By following these nutritional guidelines, you will establish a foundation of good health for yourself, and your babe, for decades to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/5109ec66-2b6e-4c92-87a0-7b56b27254e8/IMG_2082+2.JPG Month 9 - The pillar of Herbs. The herbs we use in the postpartum time are going to— ● aid digestion ● support Agni (digestive fire) ● rebuild ● strengthen ● calm ● soothe the nervous system ● nourish all the tissues of the body ● balance hormones ● provide emotional support ● support lactation ● remove excess Vata ● rejuvenate (rasayana) ● cleanse the body’s channels of ama ● support cleansing of womb & womb healing. Panchakola Ghee: 1 spoonful is given immediately after birth by itself to jumpstart digestive fire; 2-3 tablespoons or more are recommended daily for at least the first 4-5 days after birth. Add to long cooked first days’ rice pudding or variations on that, then enjoy in foods, nourishing drinks and desserts. Dashamula (Dashmool) Decoction: Begin day 1, for 42 days; drink 1/4 cup in the morning and 1/4 cup before bed at night Sweetwater Lactation Tea: Begin day 1, drink 4-8 cups daily for 42 days or more. Continue to drink this or variations on this theme daily while breastfeeding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2ed519089c152060b9be0/f0651d39-ad81-4918-a935-32aa9f2c8c58/164890246_270720388014341_4154030954778568856_n.jpeg Month 9 - The pillar of massage and belly binding. Ayurvedic postpartum body care for mama includes daily warm oil massage (called abhyanga), belly binding, and herbal baths. Daily Body Care Sequence 1. Abhyanga 2. Wrap the belly 3. Lay down in bed with a hot water bottle (Fomentek brand: fomentek.com) over the belly & potentially on the back as well. 4. Soak in an herbal bath later in the day after the abhyanga oil has had time to soak into the skin. Self-Abhyanga Tips • Put an old towel on the floor underneath you for comfort during your abhyanga & to make easy clean up afterward • Notice where oil is absorbing into the skin faster & keep adding extra oil there • Feather light pressure against the direction of hair growth anywhere on the body dissolves emotions that have become stuck in the body • If you have more time, you can do 5-10 strokes or circles instead of 3 to bring the oil deeper into the body • You can also do more detail at the hands and feet or spend more time where you feel like you need it • Small circles over the sacrum is really nice and grounding • Small circles over the kidneys is nourishing and helps repair depletion • Very light weight strokes up and down the spine with the palm of the hand soothes the nervous system • Remember to use the palm of your hand more than your fingers, have short clean fingernails, have the room warm & free of drafts • Leave the oil on at least 20 minutes but several hours or overnight is even better • Wear old clothes or hat/scarf that you don’t mind getting oily to keep the oil on longer • Soaking in a bath afterward deepens the effects of the abhyanga • Wash hair with shampoo twice if you need to get all the oil out of your hair & potentially take a shower after your bath if you have too much extra oil still on the skin—however, it is best for new mothers to keep their hair oily and keep some of the oil on their body whenever they can • Always be careful, it can get slippery in the bath tub with all that oil! • Wipe the extra oil out of the bath tub with an old hand towel afterward for easiest & quick clean up. How To Wrap The Belly The Ayurvedic Way Start with one end of the cloth at the side of one hip and wrap diagonally up toward the opposite ribs. Bring the cloth straight across the back to the other side of the ribcage and then cross in front back toward the opposite hip from where you started. Continue in this crossing pattern, occasionally twisting a single twist at the sides of the body to give extra support and to help the cloth angle diagonally more easily. Wrap from the hips up to the bra line. The wrap should be simultaneously firm and gentle — you should feel firmly supported but be able to breathe and move around easily. Think of it as wrapping a sprained wrist with an ace bandage. Please Note! It is important to think of pulling the belly up as you wrap it with the belly bind cloth. If we wrap with a downward pressure, it can be too much downward pressure on the already weakened pelvic floor after birth. 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