Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient tradition of healing from the Indian sub-continent. It is reputed to be the oldest medical system in the world and is based on the principle that human beings consist of five elements: space, air, fire, water and earth. In combination, these elements create three energies, or doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. The central principle of Ayurveda is that balance in the three doshas is the key to good health. 

Each individual has a unique balance of the three doshas, forming their basic constitution or health profile. This balance is affected by many factors, including diet, exercise, and emotional and spiritual health. Imbalance is often a result of today's stressful lifestyles.

What are the benefits of ayurveda

Ayurveda teaches how to regain your natural balance through a wide range of activities, including meditation, yoga, massage, and detoxification (panchakarma), often using dietary and herbal treatments.

How does ayurveda work

In Ayurveda, each individual has a unique constitution that is determined at birth. Your personal physical, emotional and spiritual characteristics establish your dominant ‘type’ and indicate your best defence against illness.

A basic awareness of the relevant needs and rules for your type is all you need to start making simple, effective changes to improve your wellbeing.

What are the key characteristics of the doshas

Vata

·         Vata people are linked to air and space

·         They tend to be thin, with a light bone structure?

·         They have rough, dark skin?

·         They like salty, sour and sweet foods?

·         They think quickly and have a restless mind?

·         They speak quickly?

·         They are restless sleepers?

·         They are emotionally insecure

Pitta

·         Pitta people linked to fire and water

·         They tend to be of medium build have soft fair hair? ?

·         They have fair skin?

·         Have strong digestion and enjoy eating?

·         They are intelligent, with good memory?

·         They are emotionally intense

Kapha

·         Kapha people are linked to water and earth

·         They tend to be of large, heavy build

·         They are slow eaters, with a modest appetite?

·         They are rational thinkers and slow learners?

·         They need lots of sleep

·         They are loving and emotionally insecure

 

What happens during a consultation

Ayurveda offers comprehensive lifestyle guidance specific to each type of dosha. Dietary and lifestyle advice is given during each consultation, which may also include treatment such as the following:

Ayurvedic facial treatment

Our face mirrors our inner being and our state of health. Although modern skin products may provide a convenient solution, they but cannot offer the benefits experienced during and after a freshly prepared, purely organic ayurvedic facial treatment. This will take account of your personal energy balance according to the tri-dosha principle.

Ayurvedic marma massage

Marma massage dates back to around 1500 – 1200 BC and involves using the fingers to stimulate the marma points in order to promote physical and mental rehabilitation.

The marma (vital points) are a very important part of ayurvedic anatomy. A marma point is defined as an anatomical state where flesh, veins, arteries, tendons, bones and joints meet. There are 107 marma points on the body, which, as with acupuncture, correspond to the internal organs and systems of the body that react to manual stimulation.

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