Hi Reader,
This one is a bit on the longer side - but definitely worth your time and attention!
Lately, I've been talking a lot about Ayurveda and how amazingly supportive it can be for fertility! On podcasts (links below), in 1:1 sessions, with groups, and prepping for the On Fertile Ground Retreat (April 24 - 27 in Hillsborough NH).
Ayurveda can drastically change the trajectory of your fertility path.
Ayurveda is the longest continually practiced health system in the world - it has been practiced and studied for 5000 years.
It is the OG holistic medicine (and sister science to yoga).
It includes diet, biorhythms, herbal medicine, psychology, lifestyle, and therapeutic bodywork.
And when it comes to fertility, Ayurveda can help, A LOT.
Ayurveda is considered an 'upstream medicine', in that you are identifying root causes and also emphasizing disease prevention rather than treating symptoms when they arise.
There is no such thing in Ayurveda as 'unexplained infertility' or 'unexplained' anything. We believe everything can be explained.
In this case: Ayurveda sees unexplained infertility as the symptom and IVF as the treatment. However, you still will have that underlying imbalance and it will likely manifest into something else later down the road if not addressed.
Here's the good news - Ayurveda gives you the roadmap for becoming your most fertile self, whether you're doing IVF or not.
You already have the wisdom within you - we just need to re-remember and awaken to it.
Ayurveda can identify 'why' fertility isn't firing on all cylinders, figure out how to rebalance this based on your individual constitution and present imbalances, and then create balance through removing burdens.
Let's break it down.
1️⃣ Embracing your individuality: There is no one like you anywhere on earth.
From your dosha (your constitution at birth) to your present and past imbalances, you are soooooo different than everyone else.
You must be supported in a way that is fine tuned to your individuality.
Making blanket statements like everyone needs to drink 100oz of water a day or drink 'fertility tea' or take 'this fertility supplement' can actually not be supportive and is a waste of money and energy.
When we dive into Ayurveda the first thing that I do is try and determine your dominant dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), but most importantly, I identify your present imbalance.
✨And then the magic begins ✨
We can then look at the layers of Ayurveda to bring your systems back in line with diet & nutrition, biorhythms, lifestyle, bodywork, and herbal support.
2️⃣ Removing Burdens: so nourishment reaches your fertility
All the tissues of your body are nourished by what you're taking in: food, water, breath, and all your senses.
BUT....your bodily tissues are not all fed equally.
Your body will always prioritize and send it's valuable resources to survival first (like blood, lymph, muscle, nervous system) before it nurtures reproductive tissues.
Your fertility is fed last. It's picking up the scraps.
Because reproductive tissues are at the bottom of the list, they are often first offline when the system is out of balance.
The body is working so hard everyday trying to maintain balance - so we want to help it! We want to take away the extra burdens that your body has to process so that it can nurture your fertility.
There are many effective ways to do this.
🌹 Reduce toxins that you're putting in or on your body.
🥣 Eat easily digestible and prana rich food (ie - real food!)
💧Assist your body to detox with lymphatic drainage support.
🛏️ Deep nurturing sleep.
😌 Process cortisol/stress reduction techniques
🌳 Movement.
The cool thing about the Ayurvedic concept of removing burdens is that there is no guilt when you eat that non-organic strawberry, or have a big piece of birthday cake with way to much frosting and artificial dyes!
You're not loosing all the work you've done up to that point, it actually means that because of all those healthy changes you've made (you're removing burdens most of the time), your body is better prepared to actually process the toxins it does come in contact with.
And it recognizes that you can't avoid all toxins in the world we live in.
It's not all or nothing and you do not need to be perfect to reap the benefits.
When the burdens are slowly removed over time - the nutrients and nourishment of the food you are eating will get to the reproductive organs and tissues.
PHEW! Congratulations you made through. I personally find it fascinating that this is ancient wisdom for modern fertility - and it is just as relevant!
What's next if you want to explore Ayurveda for your fertility?
If you live in the New England Area (or have the means to hop on a plane) consider coming to...
The On Fertile Ground Retreat in New Hampshire - April 24 - 27th!
This is the retreat that we all need right now. Imagine cutting out the daily noise and immersing yourself in nature and community so you can reconnect with yourself, your power, your body, and your future baby.
Opt for the VIP add-on and you get a 1:1 Ayurvedic Consultation (plus an fertility massage and private spirit baby reading!)
Or just immerse yourself in the Ayurveda that is woven into the whole weekend.
Too many good things to list here👇🏼 click the link below for all the details.
Intrigued and ready to REALLY embrace Ayurveda for your fertility?
I am now offering 1:1 Ayurvedic Fertility consultations. Based on your individual needs - we will get you eating the right foods, taking the right herbal formulas, and integrating lifestyle changes that will turn the volume WAY up on your fertility!
As I begin to offer Ayurveda to students, I'm offering you all $100 off your initial Ayurvedic consultation - so only $150 to find out incredibly valuable fertility information.
Use the code - AYUR100
You will fill out some questionnaires, and then I will create a protocol just for you based on your dosha and present imbalances. We'll meet on zoom and go over everything and immediately start boosting fertility.
Ayurveda to listen to!
I spoke with Bethany on the Fringe Fertility Podcast all about how Ayurveda brought her 2 babies.
And I've been a guest on lots of podcasts lately talking about Ayurveda!
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast with Michelle Orovitz
The Hormone Puzzle Podcast with Dr. Kela Smith:
Fertility Yoga & Ayurvedic Medicine: A Holistic, Minimalist Approach to Conception with Kerry Hinds
Rising Into Motherhood Podcast with Katie Wood
How Ayurveda and Yoga Can Naturally Improve Your Chances of Conceiving with Kerry Hinds
Questions about anything? I'm right here ❣️
XO
Kerry
PS: Registration for the On Fertile Ground Fertility Retreat ends April 14th! That's soon really soon! So now is the time to grab a spot to this super special 3 night retreat.