Author: Dr. Rochel Marie Lawson
Let me ask you, Queen…
How many times have you felt the urge to make a bold move—launch that program, speak your truth, walk away from what no longer serves you—only to freeze?
You start questioning. Overthinking. Delaying.
Then boom—another dream gets parked on the “someday” shelf.
That’s not laziness. That’s not failure.
That’s resistance—and it’s driven by fear, imbalance, and unprocessed energy.
But here’s the good news: Ayurveda gives us the tools to dismantle fear, shift resistance, and reclaim our power with grace and clarity.
Michelle’s Story: Stuck in the Spiral
Michelle came to me a few months before launching her business coaching brand.
She had the plan. She had the branding. She even had a waitlist.
But every time she sat down to record content or send an email… she froze.
“I don’t know what’s wrong,” she said. “It’s like something’s stopping me, and I can’t explain it.”
She wasn’t lazy. She wasn’t unprepared. She was experiencing Vata imbalance-induced fear and overwhelm, and Ayurveda helped her breakthrough.
What Resistance Really Is (From an Ayurvedic Perspective)
In Ayurveda, resistance is a disturbance in mental energy flow caused by doshic imbalance:
- Vata (fear, anxiety, overwhelm)
- Pitta (perfectionism, self-criticism, anger)
- Kapha (inertia, self-doubt, emotional stagnation)
When your mind and nervous system are out of sync, fear floods the space where faith used to be.
Identifying Your Resistance Pattern
Let’s decode how resistance shows up based on your dominant dosha:
VATA Resistance
- Feels like: Anxiety, “What if” spirals, overwhelm, avoidance
- Root: Too much movement in the mind, ungrounded energy
- Breakthrough: Routine, breathwork, warm foods, anchoring affirmations
PITTA Resistance
- Feels like: Perfection paralysis, harsh inner critic, anger when progress stalls
- Root: Too much intensity, attachment to control
- Breakthrough: Cooling practices, heart-centered rituals, compassionate self-talk
KAPHA Resistance
- Feels like: Heavy energy, procrastination, emotional shutdown
- Root: Stagnation, emotional holding, fear of change
- Breakthrough: Movement, stimulation, inspiring accountability
Ayurvedic Tools to Move From Fear to Fierce
Let’s walk through the ritual roadmap to break free and step into your boldness:
- Anchor Your Energy (Daily Rituals)
- Vata: Morning oil massage, mantra meditation, warming breakfast
- Pitta: Cooling herbal tea (fennel + rose), journaling with “I am enough” prompts
- Kapha: Dance or walk for 15 min in sunlight, citrus essential oils
- Activate Your Inner Fire (Agni Ignition)
- Clean up your diet → no sugar, dairy, or caffeine for 3 days
- Add fresh ginger or turmeric to meals
- Sip warm water with lemon and cayenne between meals
- Affirmation Activation
Here’s one I give all my clients:
“I choose courage over comfort. I release fear and rise in truth.”
Repeat while looking into your own eyes in the mirror—yes, even when your voice shakes.
- Breathe Through the Block
Try this:
- 3 rounds of deep diaphragmatic belly breathing
- Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
- Chant “So Hum” slowly with each breath
What Happened to Michelle?
Michelle felt a shift once we realigned her Vata energy with grounding foods, consistent daily rituals, and confidence-building affirmations.
Within 10 days, she recorded her first three training videos and launched her program.
Within 6 weeks, she had a full client roster and was leading live workshops.
She told me, “I finally stopped fighting myself. I’m not afraid anymore.”
From Fear to Fierce: It’s a Choice—And a Practice
Fear isn’t the enemy.
Fear is energy that hasn’t been felt, understood, or redirected.
When you embrace Ayurvedic rituals, you create a nervous system environment where boldness becomes natural, and resistance has no place to hide.
Call to Action:
Queen, if you’re tired of letting fear delay your destiny, let’s shift this together.
Book your Ayurvedic Strategic Transformation (AST) Discovery Session and let me help you identify the root of your resistance and give you a fierce, dosha-aligned strategy to break through.
And if you need daily inspiration, grab your copy of “365 Days of Affirmations for a Year of Bliss”—available on Amazon.
You were made to lead. You were born to shine. Let’s move the fear and unlock your fierce.