Awakening the Senses: Sight

Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth for all cycles, offering awakening, warmth and growth. Kapha predominates during this time, as the forces of earth and water are strongest. Pitta emerges in later spring as the sun begins to peak.

This is a great time to tune in and awaken our 5 senses. 

In the Ayurvedic perspective, each sense is a way for us to know our own nature on a subtler level.⁣ Today, let’s talk about sight. What we take in visually connects to the fire element: transformation, digestion, and power. ⁣

It’s so important to take notice of what we are ingesting visually. There are a lot of ads, emails and sparkly things vying for our visual attention, but in order to stay steady we have to moderate what we take in through our eyes.⁠⁣

Remember that resting our senses is part of what keeps them healthy and helpful. Give your eyes as well as your mind some extra rest. ⁣

Sit outside in nature, turn off the screens, stare at the clouds in the sky, or take moments to visually notice how you’ve curated your belongings and home and what you love about them. ⁣

You could also lay back and gently drape a warm towel over your eyes to honor them and give them a break - my favorite.⁠⁣

While sight and eye rest may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of wellness, I encourage you to take notice and give some of these ideas a try. I’d love to hear if it resonates with you or makes you feel differently in any way!⁠