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Moon-bathing is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment to keep cool in the summer, especially for fiery Pitta types. Moon bathing is just like sun bathing, except that the moon is a cool and refreshing balm for your body and mind. The moon will refresh your eyes. Poets agree that the moon can make your more affectionate and whisk away irritations of the day.
If you have a backyard take a blanket outside, lie down and relax as you bask in the soothing, soft light. You can also open a window or the curtains, letting the moonlight drift in. You may find the effect so lovely that you drift off into a peaceful sleep, dreaming of cool mountain pools, lulled by the melodies of evening crickets and chorus of night birds.
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. STUDY AYURVEDA
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My first backpacking experience was down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up.
We planned the trip so that we would climb out of the canyon in the evening under a full moon using the light to make our way out. It was truly magical, just the right temp. and I will never forget the moon walk out as it felt so different than hiking with the sun's light.
Thank you John for sharing this as I am going to take some Moon Baths as I love the moon and am a Cancer / Moon child.
Ahh yes moon bathing! I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one who loves this! I have no curtains on my bedroom windows so I may wake up to the sunshine or peaceful fall asleep by moonlight. My bedroom is on the 3rd floor, facing east. This is bliss for me!
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