Most people are familiar with Yoga, the Vedic science of self-realization that depends on a well-functioning body and mind. It is spiritual integration through self-transcendence. Most people think only of the physical postures, though there are many branches of yoga.
Ayurveda is the sister Vedic science of healing for body and mind; a psychosomatic integration through comprehensive health care. I am studying Ayurveda in books and I hope to study officially as soon as possible, but for now I've been reading and experimenting with Ayurvedic cooking. One of the lovely aspects of an Ayurvedic diet is to drink warm goat's milk after dinner or just before bed. Dairy is used as a prelude to some Ayurvedic cleansing therapies, to accumulate energy in one area prior to cleansing. It gives grounding, mass, sweetness, and usually coolness to meals. It is excellent for those seeking calm and grounding. Drinking warmed, spiced raw goat milk is good for calming the nerves and relieving insomnia.
We take:
- 1 cup raw goat milk
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon of spices
warm the ingredients in a pan but not very hot, so as not to kill the healing properties of the raw milk.
The different spice recipes vary, but can include just one or a combination of the following: coriander, cardamom, dry ginger, cloves, caraway, or nutmeg.
You can look up the different spices in Ayurvedic references to learn about their qualities. I really like the new book that came out: Healing Spices by Debora Yost.
One of the best Ayurveda reference books I have found is A Life of Balance by Maya Tiwari. Lita recently found another wonderful reference at the library: Body Renewal: The Lost Art of Self-Repair by Jay Glaser. I have many others to recommend if you are interested. Sleep peacefully, friends.
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