{"id":1123,"date":"2013-11-30T15:08:25","date_gmt":"2013-11-30T20:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyogimovement.com\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2016-10-08T13:27:17","modified_gmt":"2016-10-08T17:27:17","slug":"interview-with-kyle-roberts-balancing-your-life-through-ayurveda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyogimovement.com\/interview-with-kyle-roberts-balancing-your-life-through-ayurveda\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview With Kyle Roberts: Balancing Your Life Through Ayurveda"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>I’m always fascinated to hear natural ways to stay healthy and balanced, and even more excited when I get to experience it working. I met Kyle Roberts in 2011 and have kept in touch with him over the years about how to keep my life in balance using Ayurveda. He has been a great help and resource, so I was excited to interview him on ways to keep life balanced through Ayurveda. I asked him how we can stay healthy during this time of year (the transition from fall to winter) when so many people are getting sick with colds and sore throats, how to keep digestion regular, and how to use Ayurveda to help calm stress and anxiety when life becomes scattered and busy. Read on….<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"what<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Monica:<\/strong> How would you describe Ayurveda to someone that didn\u2019t have much knowledge of it? What is the purpose and how would you define it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle:<\/strong><\/span> Ayurveda is life science<\/i><\/strong> so it\u2019s intended to not only create longevity, but also put wellness into the individual that experiences it. It is the science of life that it creates well being on a physical, mental, and spiritual level.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Monica:<\/strong> <\/span>Regarding the three doshas<\/a>; I\u2019m under the impression that we are always working with all three of them, but that we all have a dominant dosha. So, my question is, how important is it to know your dosha, and how can we keep them in balance for a healthy lifestyle?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle:<\/strong> <\/span>The most important thing in understanding the three doshas is understanding your environment.<\/strong><\/em> Since the doshas ( Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are composed of the 5 elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Ether), and the 5 elements compose everything in the material world, it\u2019s important to have a good relationship with the things that govern the body. It\u2019s important to know your dosha, but it\u2019s more important to know yourself energetically, physically, and emotionally as best you can.<\/em><\/strong> It\u2019s better to know how the body responds to food, relationships, routine, work and school in life.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Interested<\/a> \"Learn<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Monica:<\/strong> <\/span>How can someone determine their dosha?<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle:<\/strong><\/span> A lot of people do online quizzes, but I find that the quizzes lead people astray and confused. People also like to identify with something, but it\u2019s more important to know what a dosha does positively, and endorse those traits, and then minimize the lust and desirous attributes when a dosha doesn\u2019t do well. It\u2019s much better to have a consultation with someone than to take an online quiz<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

\"change<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Monica:<\/strong><\/span> We\u2019re at a time where a lot of people are getting sick because of the drastic weather changes. What is your best advice on how to stay healthy during this time of year?<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle:<\/strong> <\/span>When fall is moving into winter, it\u2019s important to keep vata and kapha in control. When the season is in transition it\u2019s important to nurture the earth element.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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