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The Gunas


Rajas

The energy of action, change, development. As pertained to the mind it is akin to attachment, desire, grasping. The fight in “fight flight or freeze” in regards to the nervous system.


Tamas

Inertia, Feeling Stuck, dull - the shadow side of our nature. the Freeze response in “fight flight or freeze”.


Saatva

The middle point of balance between Rajas and Tamas. Balance, clarity and light. Being and feeling enough

 

Langhana

To fast or reduce. In regards to Yoga it is to slow or cool down metabolism, stimulate the nervous system and create parasympathetic dominance. Cooling the body and mind.


Brahmana

To heat, expand and energize. Speeding up the metabolism and leading to Sympathetic Dominance


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