Ojas Meaning (Ayurveda) The Subtle Energy of Kapha

Ojas meaning in ayurveda is vigor or vitality. In english it translates to our stability and structure.

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“If ojas is destroyed, the human being will also perish” - Caraka Samhita

The meaning of Ojas in Sanskrit is vigour or vitality. It’s the foundation of our immunity, the energy reserve in our body and the base for happiness and contentment in life.

Ojas helps keep us in harmony, balance and pushes to reach our full potential. It is the container of the mind, body, spirit functioning as a whole.

LOW OJAS:

Common causes:
Physical or emotional trauma
Poor sleep habits
Overworking
Excessive orgasms
Excessive travel
High vata and prana in the body

Common Signs:
Chronic disease
low/poor energy
Aches and pains
Anger, selfishness, nervousness, stree
Low mood, anxiety, loneliness, lack of excitement and enjoyment in life
Frequent colds and flus
Poor complexion
Thick coating of ama on the tongue
Overweight → (may have an excess of ojas but the quality is bad and tissues are toxic and overwhelmed with excess fluids)

Ojas depleting foods → tag positive pranic food video**
Dry, raw and undercooked foods
Canned, frozen or fried foods
Alcohol, Drugs
Refined sugar, refined flour
Overly processed foods

STRONG OJAS:

Signs of strong ojas:
Strong complexion
Sparkling eyes
Tongue is clear and pink (no ama)
Feel rested upon waking
Happy and cheerful about life
Do not get sick often
Clarity in the mind and heart
Strong fertility (body and organs are well nourished)
Good self care and self love practices
Maintenance of ojas requires conservation of prana (life force energy) and tejas (healthy metabolism)

HOW TO INCREASE OJAS:

1. Meditation - Increasing awareness and consciousness increases ojas

2. Eat ojas building foods and herbs - Focuses on sweet, heavy, slightly warm and smooth foods → this will nourish the body

3. Reduce stress- Keep good, positive company. Practice yoga, pranayama, art, nature, music as a healthy outlet. Don’t overwork and exhaust yourself

4. Avoid excessive sex- Control your sacred vital sexual energy to preserve ojas

5. Abhyanga - Nourishing, self love, self care

6. Gentle yoga /exercise - Relieves stress, promotes free flowing energy. Hike in nature, swim, breathe, attune to your breath to connect to the body

7. Surrender to life - Stop saying no to what actually is. This creates resistance and constriction to your life and disrupts ojas

8. Promote positivity in your mind, relationships, speech and life - Keep good company, inspiring dreams, compassionate people, positive thoughts.

Happy and healthy,

Clare


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