Do I Have a Dosha Imbalance? [video]

Key Takeaways

Dosha imbalance: Track your daily baseline by asking "How do I feel?" each morning, noting energy and digestion to identify consistent patterns in mind and body.
Digestion log: Keep a daily food journal, noting meals, indigestion, sleep, and mood to cultivate subtle awareness and reflect on patterns between eating and bodily responses.
Ayurvedic awareness: Use simple daily notes and the #AskBanyan community to ask questions, compare observations, and deepen understanding of your mind-body balance over time.

September 18, 2019

How do I know if I have an imbalance in my mind or my body?

This is a really great question! One of the most important things to know is what is your baseline? And that means asking yourself every day, “How do I feel?”

One of the easiest ways to cultivate this understanding and awareness is to keep a digestion log or a food journal. Most people are able to identify major symptoms and experiences. For example, if you wake up and you're feeling really tired, or if you eat a big meal and you feel some indigestion.

So to cultivate that subtle awareness for your mind and body, I really recommend keeping daily notes so that you can reflect!

Have you got a question for us? Feel free to Ask Banyan! You can do this below in the comments or use the #AskBanyan tag on social media.

About the Author

Kendra Brown

Kendra is the Content Project Manager for Banyan Botanicals and an Ayurvedic chef and lifestyle teacher. She is most passionate about inspiring others to cultivate a balanced life through Ayurvedic diet and practices. Ayurveda entered her life in 2013 through her personal studies of herbalism, meditation, and yoga. In her free time she loves growing vegetables and herbs, hiking with her dog, making art, and developing wholesome recipes.

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