The following recipe is adapted from Ysha Oak's cookbook, Touching Heaven, available here. This recipe is a wonderfully nourishing beverage great for postpartum mamas and anytime you want a delicious Ojas building drink.
Ojas is the most highly refined biological substance supporting our immunity and vitality. According to Dr Lad BAMS, Ojas "...circulates via the heart and throughout the body to maintain the natural resistance of the bodily tissues. Ojas fights against aging, decay, and disease." (Lad, Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles Page 212). Ojas includes albumin, globulin, and many hormones in the body to support our immune function and vitality. It also provides one with the glow of vitality and the ability to withstand stress and emotional disturbances.
Here are some ways to increase Ojas in your life:
Almond Date Shake
Soak 10-15 almonds overnight, peel
2-4 dates, pitted, medals are the juiciest- if you use the other varieties you will want to increase the quantity of dates to 5-7 to equal the sweetness of medjools
1/2" piece of peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tsp cardamom, the hulled seeds are the best
1/2 tsp fennel
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp cinnamon or more to taste
1 Tbsp + ghee or coconut oil
2-4 cups just boiled water
Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender, make sure there is some space for air to escape through the lid. Cover with a towel and hold the top of the blender. Start on low speed and increase to high speed.
Enjoy! If you don't like the sediment that lands on the bottom, strain through a nut milk bag or mesh sieve.
Ojas is the most highly refined biological substance supporting our immunity and vitality. According to Dr Lad BAMS, Ojas "...circulates via the heart and throughout the body to maintain the natural resistance of the bodily tissues. Ojas fights against aging, decay, and disease." (Lad, Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles Page 212). Ojas includes albumin, globulin, and many hormones in the body to support our immune function and vitality. It also provides one with the glow of vitality and the ability to withstand stress and emotional disturbances.
Here are some ways to increase Ojas in your life:
- Drink the Almond Date shake (recipe to follow:)
- Practice regular Self Massage
- Eat Nourishing meals that are easy to digest- during fall and winter: soups and cooked foods, warm beverages, and ample spicing
- Create a daily routine with regular times for you self care practices
- Ensure your inner fires of digestion are strong
- Get good quality sleep, winding down one hour before you want to fall asleep
- Practice daily Meditation, even 5 minutes of quiet sitting is beneficial
- Spend Time in Nature
- Create and nurture supportive community
- Healthy relationships
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Enjoy regular exercise and allow time for stretching or yoga
- Celebrate Love
- Enjoy Laughter
- Fulfill your soul's purpose
Almond Date Shake
Soak 10-15 almonds overnight, peel
2-4 dates, pitted, medals are the juiciest- if you use the other varieties you will want to increase the quantity of dates to 5-7 to equal the sweetness of medjools
1/2" piece of peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tsp cardamom, the hulled seeds are the best
1/2 tsp fennel
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp cinnamon or more to taste
1 Tbsp + ghee or coconut oil
2-4 cups just boiled water
Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender, make sure there is some space for air to escape through the lid. Cover with a towel and hold the top of the blender. Start on low speed and increase to high speed.
Enjoy! If you don't like the sediment that lands on the bottom, strain through a nut milk bag or mesh sieve.
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