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A common question about Ayurveda is: "Is it the goal in Ayurveda to become tridoshic?"

Everybody has a unique combination of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Basd on the percentage of these doshas, you will be one of the following constitutions: Vata, Pitta, Kapha (where one dosha dominates); Vata-Pitta, Pitta-Kapha, and Vata-Kapha (where two doshas equally dominate); and Tridoshic (where all doshas are relatively equal).

Swami Vishnu-Devananda, a yoga guru who helped bring the classical yoga teachings to the West, used to act as an ambassador to peace. A mantra he would recommend to his students was "Om Namo Narayanaya." This mantra, to Vishnu (an expression of God as the "preserver" of the universe) is considered to be a peace mantra. Repeat it during troublesome times to bring qualities of peace and calm to yourself and the planet.

You may have heard of "tapping" or EFT. It is a self-help process whereby you "tap" on certain points on the body while focusing on an emotional issue. EFT (which stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a popular method of tapping that utilizes specific acupressure points to create a one-size-fits-all protocol. Combined with Reiki energy healing, EFT becomes even more powerful.

Do past lives need to be real in order for someone to benefit from past life regression? The short answer is no. Even if you don't believe in past lives, you can benefit from a past life regression done via hypnosis. Why? Because in exploring your "past lives," whether real or not, you will learn a lot about yourself, your psychology, and what drives you. You will get a glimpse into your deep inner world.