SATTVA
Sattva is an ayurvedic concept that describes the quality of the mind. In short, it is a calm, content and balanced mind. To fully understand Sattva, it makes sense to first understand ayurveda.
AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is actually an ancient form of medicine. The first known medicine upon which all others are based.
What makes it different from Western medicine are several fundamental principles:
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Mind, body, spirit balance create true health
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Everything is energy
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Everyone is a unique balance of energy
Ayurveda identifies 5 types of energies (elements) which, in various combinations, make up three doshas or energetic types.
We are all a mixture of all of the 5 types of energies and these energies are all around us.
Identifying your and your horse’s energetic types helps you know how to keep both your energies balanced.
SATTVA MIND
A sattva mind is a balanced mind.
It is what we strive for when working with horses.
A balanced mind balances emotions and energy and allows us to bring balanced energy to the horse.
The fundamental qualities of a sattva mind include:
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Intelligence and balance of the mind
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Goodness, which creates harmony
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Honesty, humility, silence
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Clarity and peace
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Compassion for all beings
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Light and luminous nature
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Happiness and contentment
