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Rita Murti Yoga-Ayurveda-Physical Therapist

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integrating physical therapy, classical yoga, meditation & ayurvedic wisdom to help you RETURN to balance
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Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” ~ David Bowie I’m turning 56 today! Living my yoga and ayurveda, and feeling closer to my true self. I have committed to this holistic practice for 30 years and it continues to teach me: softness simplicity structure presence acceptance (of change) And I still continue to: - work on my imbalances - mess up right leg/ left leg when I teach - annoy my kids by texting them philosophical quotes 🤷🏽‍♀️ I am grateful for all the birthday love from family and friends today. Happy Thanksgiving🎉🙏 #yoga #ayurveda #physicaltherapy #foreverstudent #sadhana #functionalmovement #aging #truthofwhoyouare #celebrate #change by @ritab_murti
MOVEMENT IS PRAYER! The best way to kickstart the weekend! A workshop on how to stay “Agile, not Fragile” with @lara.heimann Lara, my longtime movement mentor, has been a huge influence on me. She has taught me how to blend my physical therapy skills and yoga knowledge into a movement practice that creates long-term changes in how we move, breathe, and stabilize. She is an incredibly generous, humble, and supportive teacher. Grateful to spend a few hours learning with my fellow movement nerds... @jennyhoffmanyoga @mjupsidedown @womanmindedwellness #functionalmovement #yoga #lytyogamethod by @ritab_murti
This week I am teaching my clients my very old favorite foot (and whole body) self care using #yogatuneup therapy balls and myofascial release. Did you know that our feet influence everything up the chain..ankle, knee, hip, lower back and there is even a #fascia connection from the feet to the GLUTES and PELVIC FLOOR! Each foot has: 15,000 nerves 26 bones 33 joint 24 muscles 107 ligaments 3 arches Our feet are restricted in shoes for most of the day and we are rarely barefoot unless you do a lot of yoga❤️🙏 You get an amazing release of tension in the feet, hamstrings and pelvic floor just by rolling your whole foot for a few minutes on the therapy ball. Really helps before practicing balancing exercises. DM me if you need these #yogatuneup balls #yoga #physicaltherapy #privateclients #balance #centered #feet #grounded #simplemoves #releasetension #anatomy by @ritab_murti
Our final installment of cooking for the seasons- Fall Ayurveda. All the colors of Fall on our plate, six tastes, mindful eating, rhythm, ritual and most importantly…community! @onthelinewithangie I think I want to repeat this series again🙏 #ayurveda #foodismedicine #yoga by @ritab_murti
Yoga and ayurveda adapts to the season. We change the practice according to what is happening in nature so we can stay balanced as the seasons change. Just like we adapt the food we eat, we adapt the movement we practice. #ritucharya #yoga #ayurveda by @ritab_murti
How can food help us stay grounded and balanced this Fall? The Vata (Autumn) season brings dryness, cold, roughness, mobility, lightness, and subtlety. In Ayurvedic medicine, Vata’s primary location in the body is the large intestine, skin, low back, hips, feet, and ears. Ayurveda provides guidance to help you adjust your diet and lifestyle to the season, promoting optimal health and preventing imbalances. We discussed this last weekend on retreat in Vermont - how food (and movement) can be healing and nourishing when aligned with the season. @onthelinewithangie handled all the shopping, chopping, cooking, and creating. And we get to teach this again on November 1st in Summit, NJ Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will learn how to balance digestion (Agni) this Fall by favoring foods and herbs that provide grounding, hydration, and nourishment…and also how to give the nervous system the same care we give the gut: warmth, weight, oil, and rhythm. Sweet, sour, and salty tastes are most beneficial for this season. We’ll learn the importance of WHAT, HOW, and WHEN you eat by: 🍁Honoring the seasonal rhythm of the Fall 🌿Incorporating the six Ayurvedic tastes or rasas ⏰Paying attention to circadian rhythm / the Ayurvedic clock A relaxing Sunday of cooking and sharing a meal. Sign up - link in bio or DM Date: November 1 Time: 3-6 pm #holistic #ayurveda #yoga #prana by @ritab_murti
This is why I love guiding retreats … they offer space to explore the practice of yoga and ayurveda as a way of life. Rooted in mindfulness, balance, connection, self love and living in rhythm with nature. The philosophy, the devotion, the stories, the practices that extend far beyond physical postures. @jennyhoffman thank you for sharing this space with me (being chief fire keeper🥰) and creating a meaningful experience to nourish the body, mind and soul. Grateful to all the special women who joined us in this immersive leaf peeping weekend and of course @onthelinewithangie for the incredible food! #yogaretreat #ayurveda #vermont #nature by @ritab_murti
Vermont views. So excited for our Mountain Medicine Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat🍁🙏🏼 #yogaretreat #ayurveda #wellness by @ritab_murti
An evening of science, ayurveda and tea at @pendrynatirar Honored to be invited with @womanminded to talk about gut health and how small lifestyle changes can support your microbiome and gut health. I always enjoy sharing the wisdom of ayurveda and yoga..we discussed specific pranayam practices, daily rituals, seasonal eating, movement and following circadian rhythm. Did you know that the microbiome has a circadian rhythm? We ended the evening at the spa making digestive tea blends with herbs from the farm. A perfect venue and a wonderful group. Thank you to everyone who joined us.🥰 #yoga #ayurveda #nature by @ritab_murti
Fall has officially arrived and with it comes an increase in the air + space elements. In Ayurveda, we call it Vata season. The qualities of Vata are light, dry, mobile, cool, rough and subtle. When Vata is balanced, you feel creative, flexible, and grounded. When Vata is out of balance, you may feel ungrounded, anxious, depleted, or experience dryness and pain. (FYI..Menopause is known as the Vata season of life) Ayurveda offers a guide to help you adjust your diet and lifestyle to the season, promoting optimal health and preventing imbalances. In this hands on workshop we will explore how to balance digestion (Agni) this Fall by favoring foods/herbs (and movement) that bring grounding, hydration and nourishment. Sweet, sour and salty tastes are balancing for this season. And also learn how to give the nervous system the same things we’re giving the gut: warmth, weight, oil and rhythm. We will learn the importance of WHAT, HOW, and WHEN you eat by: 🍁honoring the seasonal rhythm of the Fall 🪴incorporating the six Ayurvedic tastes or rasas ⏰ paying attention to circadian rhythm/ the ayurvedic clock @onthelinewithangie and I have planned a seasonal nourishing menu which we will all cook together and enjoy around the dinner table. Sunday, Nov 1st 3-6pm Summit Registration link in bio. Spots are limited. #ayurveda #foodismedicine #yogalifestyle by @ritab_murti
You dont always need another optimization strategy sometimes you need to learn the skill of rest. Rest is where recovery happens. The 7 types of rest: PHYSICAL- sleep, stillness, gentle yoga, mindful walk, nidra, breathwork MENTAL - no decisions to make, meditation, silence, mindfulness SENSORY - Quiet spaces, dim lights, digital detox, abhyanga massage SOCIAL- alone time, time with people who support and energize you SPIRITUAL - gratitude, connection, community, meditation EMOTIONAL- journal, self reflection, self care CREATIVE - nature, play, cooking, seeing beauty, art, being inspired We are practicing all the things to rest our body, mind and soul at the Mountain Medicine Retreat. Stowe, Vermont OCT 15-18 2026 Link in bio for details and registration #yogaretreat #rest #ayurveda by @ritab_murti
Just simply paying attention to breathing in and breathing out directs flow of prana (life force) in your body. As a physical therapist I love studying anatomy..the bones, muscles, nerves, the brain and how it all relates to movement and health…but in yoga and ayurveda we also learn about SUBTLE ANATOMY. This is the non physical ENERGETIC MAP of the mind/body ➡️ Nadi (Energy channels) Prana Vayus (Life force) Chakras (Energy centres) Kosha (Layers/Sheaths) This map is similar to the idea of meridians and Qi energy in Chinese medicine A balanced energetic flow leads to better physical health, mental clarity, a deeper connection to our inner wisdom and helps us feel more vibrant. We can influence the flow of energy in the body through yoga postures, myofascial work, breathing techniques, visualization, sound, meditation and mindfulness. This week, I’m teaching my clients awareness of energetic flow through the practice of nadi shodana and a prana vayu flow. #listentoyourbody #energyhealing #pranayama #yoga #ayurveda by @ritab_murti

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