Bringing Sattva into everyday life

Do you think your life could benefit from more peace, clarity and calm? Or perhaps you feel the pull to live more in alignment with your truth and personal values? Maybe the days are longer and brighter now. Would you like to bring more lightness into your life? Whether in diet, everyday life, yoga practice or professional work, there are many ways to find balance by instilling a sense of itSattvainto everyday life.

What is Sattva?

Sattva is part of the threegunas,A term that refers to the three characteristics that are inherent in all aspects of nature and that influence us from moment to moment. Consists ofRajas(the kinetic energy of dynamics, movement, force and change),Tamas(the slow, dull, dark and resistant energy) andSattvathemselves, the qualities of the gunas are contained in the foods we eat, our yoga practice, our relationships, and essentially everything we do every day.

Sattvahas the energy of lightness, clarity, stability, balance, luminosity and truth, with the word “sat” being translated as “real” or “true”. In many contexts, we can think of Sattva as a state of peaceful consciousness, as it is also used to describe a state of purenessBe.You may have experienced a state of Sattva in Savasana after eating healthy foods for a week while meditating, or perhaps in the “flow state,” also known as “in the zone.” We tend to make good, clear and informed decisions while in a sattvic state, while feeling calm and present.

Why is Sattva important?

Sattvais our natural, balanced state, and for thousands of years yogis have adopted specific diets, lifestyles and practices to cultivate it. We all deserve to feel at peace. To feel calm, clear and aware, and when our life, mind and body are devoid of Sattva, we are likely to experience stress, illness, fatigue and burnout, in a constant state of being reactive rather than proactive. Luckily, there are simple ways we can bring more Sattva into everyday life through the foods we eat, our daily rituals and routines, and the choices we make. Read on for some tips on how to find more clarity, calm, and peace every day:

Cultivate Sattva

1. Die sattvige Diät

A traditional yoga diet is considered purely Sattvic due to the powerful effects of foods and herbs on the activity of the body and mind. Tamassic foods (like overly processed or stale foods and alcohol) can make the mind dull, sluggish, foggy, and weak, while Rajassic foods (think chilies, coffee, onions and garlic, and nightshades) can overheat the body and mind. increase invrittisor “fluctuations” of the mind, which is a serious hindrance to meditation. These foods can also make us feel physically heavy or irritable, which also keeps us from being our healthiest, happiest selves. Sattvic foods are pure, easily digestible and support a traditional yogic lifestyle. Try using fewer spices, preparing meals from scratch, eating whole and unprocessed foods, shopping locally, and eating at least three hours before bed to promote a more Sattvic state. Spinach, carrots, celery, cucumber, seaweed, lettuce, melons, apples, peaches, bananas, mung beans, basmati rice, lentils, seeds, as well as high-quality organic milk and ghee are considered Sattvic. The classic Ayurvedic recipes like kitchari and turmeric are great examples of Sattvic staples. To cook more Sattvik, dive into cookbooks likeThe Kripalu kitchen orThe Ayurvedic cookbook.

2. Ein langsameres, sattviges Tempo

It's all too common to rush from one task to the next with little time to stop. With overflowing email inboxes, incessant phone notifications, and self-imposed demanding to-do lists, many of us are in a near-constant state of stress. If you haven't already made a conscious effort, it's likely that pretty much everyone is reading these wordsneedslive at a more Sattvic pace. In her bookSattva: The Ayurvedic way to live well Emine and Paul Rushton beautifully guide us on their own path to a more Sattvic life."If we adopt a Sattvic mindset and way of life, life itself - the literal 'things' that make up the 'day' - may not change, but the way it feels will change completely. We will continue to wake up, eat breakfast and go to work. There will still be many challenges, but we can choose to respond to them panicked, impatient and frustrated, or we can Approaching the ups and downs with equanimity, perspective and patience – the essence of Sattva. “

To live more Sattvik, think about your past week or look at your to-do lists from the last few days. Where are you pushing yourself too hard? When do you try to please someone else to the detriment of your own well-being? Where can you create more space? Finally, when you start writing down your weekly work schedule or thinking about your day, prioritize “white space.” This is space to experienceBe -pure Sattva.

3. Richten Sie sich mit Ihrer Wahrheit aus

When we live in alignment with our personal values ​​and in a way that feels purposeful and true to us, we naturally bring more Sattva into each and every day. When we live in alignment with our truth, life can flow more harmoniously. It can energize us while helping us feel less stressed and brings more joy to every moment. The thing is, we often hold back from living our most authentic lives, perhaps out of fear or just because we don't know what our "truth" really looks like. To bring more Sattva into your life, ask for what you really need. Do you need more time for yourself? Do you need more support? Do you need to be heard? Or do you need to express yourself more? What parts of life do you value most? Is it sustainable? Connecting with your community? Use a journal like to discover your truththe Daily Greatness JournalTo rediscover thoughts and true desires that are hidden deep in the mind. Living your truth doesn't have to mean making drastic changes in life, but it's about the small decisions, daily routines and even the products we use that can make a big difference and help bring more Sattva into everyday life.