PATHWAYS & DIRECTIONS USED ON JOYFUL BELLY
DOWNWARD (ADHO GATI MARGA)Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles. INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down. OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating. SIDEWAYS (TIRYAK GATI MARGA)
UPWARD (URDHVA GATI MARGA)Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body. |